Industrial Placement - Water Engineering in Exeter

About Pell Frischmann Pell Frischmann is a specialist advisory and technical consultancy operating across the built and natural environment, helping to shape a better future for the communities in which we work. We offer consultancy services, with access to specialist sister companies and partners, to support both public and private‑sector clients. We work across sectors encompassing buildings, infrastructure, and regeneration.

We are looking for a motivated undergraduate to join our Non‑Infrastructure Wastewater team for a 12‑month industrial placement. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on civil engineering design experience within a consultancy environment, supporting the delivery of wastewater treatment and process‑based assets. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team delivering non‑infra wastewater projects such as treatment works upgrades, process plant improvements, tanks, structures, drainage, and associated civil works. The team works collaboratively across the UK and this role would be based in our Croydon office. You will have the opportunity to work on many key projects in the Water sector.

As an Industrial Placement Student, you will support civil engineering design activities across feasibility, outline, and detailed design stages. Under the guidance of experienced engineers, you will contribute to technical designs, calculations, drawings, and project documentation.

• Assisting with civil engineering design for wastewater treatment assets
• Supporting the production of drawings using CAD software
• Assisting with design calculations for tanks, structures, drainage, and foundations
• Supporting the preparation of technical reports and design documentation
• Working collaboratively with process, mechanical, and electrical engineers
• Gaining exposure to industry standards, health & safety, and design risk management

• An undergraduate studying Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Eligible to complete a 12‑month industrial placement as part of your degree
• Interest in wastewater treatment and non‑infrastructure projects
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Basic knowledge of CAD and Microsoft Office
• Good communication and teamwork skills

We provide a collaborative and supportive working environment, where you’ll have the freedom and flexibility to create your own pathway and make a real impact within the business and in the communities in which you will operate. We’ll support your ongoing personal and professional development as your career progresses, allowing you to reach your full potential. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and are delighted to be a part of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme. We’re happy to talk about flexible working and are committed to promoting the wellbeing of all our employees.

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