Student Engineer - Industrial Placement in Devon

Right across infrastructure, there’s a requirement to not only maintain, but also renew and reimagine. Whatever stage you’re at in your career, with us you’ll have an opportunity to grow and develop. Delivering essential infrastructure services for life, while being safety first, and client and customer centric in a friendly, fun and respectful environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Where will you be working? At M Group Highways, we’re supporting the safe transportation and movement of people across the UK. We don’t just build roads and bridges- we’re building a better future, creating lasting social value that gives back to the communities in which we work. We have an exciting opportunity for a Student Engineer to join us for an Industrial Placement year within our Project Division in Exeter. This is a great opportunity for someone currently studying for a degree in Civil Engineering and seeking hands on experience in industry. The start date for this placement will be 29th June 2026.

What you’ll be doing:

• As a Student Engineer, you’ll work on a variety of projects varying in value from £100k - £10m, including roads, bridges and flood alleviation schemes.
• There’ll be a strong focus on carbon reduction to provide safer, greener roads.
• You’ll be working in the capacity of a Site Engineer and will be responsible for setting out, site record keeping & paperwork, assisting with programming, correspondence and QA procedures, risk assessment and adherence to Health & Safety legislation as well as other various site duties.

What you’ll bring:

• Currently studying Civil Engineering, or a related subject.
• Great communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• A collaborative approach and a drive to make a difference.
• A driving licence and willingness to travel.

What’s in it for you?

• We offer a range of benefits designed to support your life in and out of work, some of which include:
• Matched or contributory pension scheme.
• Online GP service, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Employee assistance programme.
• My Rewards portal, access to 1000’s of retail discounts.
• Life assurance.
• Cycle to work, salary finance and give as you earn schemes.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity leave and adoption leave.
• Reward and recognition scheme.

About us:

We want to be an employer of choice and a great place to work, attracting diverse and talented people, who join us and make a difference. We’re one of the Top 100 UK companies actively supporting and recruiting army veterans. Our ENABLE inclusion networks bring together people who have a shared passion, to help create an environment where everyone belongs. Our values help to shape our culture and how we work with one another. We recruit with these values in mind, to ensure your aspirations, and ways of working, align with ours.

We’re responsible and go further for our people, clients, communities and the planet. We’re open and seek new and better ways of exceeding expectations. We’re together and as one team; the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. We’re ambitious and embrace opportunity, to lead essential infrastructure services for life. Whether you’re a trainee, apprentice or graduate, or progressing through your career, our people benefit from industry recognised programmes, training and development. It’s an exceptional time to be a part of M Group.

Please note: Occasionally, job adverts might be closed before the stated closing date. Do apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered. For certain roles, successful candidates will be subject to 3rd party background checks as part of the hiring process.