Job Description

Title: Summer Placement - Structural Engineer Reporting to: Design Manager Location: Derby

About B&K Hybrid Solutions

B&K Hybrid Solutions is an innovative and award-winning company, specialising in the design and delivery of structural steel and timber-steel hybrid projects. Our aim is to bring the capabilities of hybrid structures and low carbon timber-steel schemes to the forefront of the industry, and help clients cut cost, programme time and carbon emissions through innovative hybrid solutions. Our vast portfolio of engineered products - including Structural Steelwork, Cross Laminated Timber and Glulam - along with our expert team of designers, draughtsman and project managers, allows us to offer complete design and build solutions, from concept to completion.

About the Role

We are looking for Civil or Structural Engineering undergraduates in their second or third year to join our office for the summer of 2026. We are looking for candidates with a passion for the built environment, talent and commitment. Applicants should possess sound technical skills, be passionate about their work and provide creative thinking.

At B&K Hybrid Solutions, we are uniquely placed to provide you with exposure to structural engineering of steel and mass timber from detailed design through to fabrication and installation on site. We will focus on developing your technical skills and you will work alongside our engineers to deliver designs for real projects. You will be involved in computational analysis, structural calculation, production of drawings and reports during your placement. Where possible we will arrange for your attendance in workshops and design meetings and you will have the opportunity to visit our fabrication facility and sites. You will be mentored by one of our engineers and will receive on the job training and regular constructive feedback throughout your time with us to allow you to grow and flourish.

You will be given the opportunity to develop your technical skills and benefit from working alongside our engineers to deliver design for live projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a candidate interested in furthering their career alongside a well-established and reputable company, during a period of continued growth and development.

If you are interested in this position, please send a cover letter and CV including contact details to bkhscareers@bkhybridsolutions.co.uk.

DEADLINE: 28th February 2026

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Internship
Contract length: 8 weeks

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 39 per week

Benefits:

Company events Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person