Job Description

Team - Building Structures

Location - Sheffield

Working arrangements - 5 days in office

About Waterman Group

Waterman Group is a leading engineering and environmental consultancy, delivering sustainable and innovative solutions across the built environment. Our Building Structures team works on a wide range of projects across multiple sectors, providing high quality structural engineering services from concept through to delivery.

Role Overview

We are seeking a motivated undergraduate Civil Engineering student to join our Building Structures team in

Sheffield

for a placement year. This role offers hands on experience within a professional consultancy environment, supporting the delivery of building structures projects while developing practical engineering skills.



The successful candidate will work closely with engineers and technicians, contributing to real projects and gaining exposure to industry standard tools, processes and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with the analysis and design of building structures using relevant engineering software and hand calculations

Support senior engineers in the preparation of structural designs, calculations and technical reports

Produce and review drawings in collaboration with technicians and designers

Assist with site inspections, surveys and data collection as required

Participate in project meetings and internal design reviews

Ensure work is carried out in accordance with relevant standards, codes of practice and health & safety requirements

Support the wider team with general engineering and administrative tasks as needed

Skills & Competencies

Strong interest in structural and civil engineering within the built environment

Good numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Organised, proactive, and keen to learn

Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Education & Qualifications

Currently studying towards a BEng or MEng degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Must be undertaking a recognised sandwich course with a mandatory placement year

Desirable Experience (Not Essential)

Familiarity with structural analysis or design software

Basic understanding of UK design standards (e.g. Eurocodes)

Previous relevant work experience or site exposure

What We Offer

A supportive and collaborative working environment

Practical, hands on experience on live building structures projects

Mentorship and guidance from experienced structural engineers

Opportunity to develop professional skills and industry knowledge

Equal Opportunities

Waterman Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background.

Job type

Temporary

Industry

Engineering

Posted

2026-01-28T00:00:00
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