Civil Engineering Intern - summer 2026 in Livingston

We are looking for an undergraduate to join our Civil & Structural Engineering team in our Edinburgh office for a fixed term contract.
The role
This role is only open to Civil Engineering undergraduates and is designed to give you real life experience to support your degree studies. Based in Edinburgh you should be able to commit for a period of 8 -10 weeks over the summer. A successful placement could potentially lead to a graduate offer once you have completed your degree.
Due to the training nature of the role, it is expected that you would typically work from the office.
About Us
SLR are global leaders in Sustainability Solutions, helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals. We are a consultancy with 4000+ employees across 6 regions in over 125 countries. Our ‘one team’ culture is at the heart of our business, providing a collaborative and supportive environment for professional development. Along with competitive salaries, our staff enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with a company pension plus excellent healthcare offering, travel and life insurance and a structured career framework with regular reviews offering outstanding opportunities for progression. Alongside 25 days annual leave, with additional flexible bank holidays, we offer flexible, agile and hybrid working which enables staff to tailor hours worked around core hours, with family friendly policies help balance the needs of professional and home life.
About You
You will be studying a relevant degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Whilst we appreciate you will still have a lot to learn the successful candidate will demonstrate :

• A general understanding of Civil Engineering principals;
• That you can work independently, are organised and a logical thinker;
• Are numerate and confident with data and IT literate with excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• A willingness to learn

Culture & Inclusion at SLR
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, and our expectations go beyond purely complying with legislation. Through our Regional C&I Committees, Global Council and Employee Networks, we foster an inclusive environment where all people regardless of their background can thrive.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of their background, including those from groups that are currently under-represented at SLR, such as people identifying as 2SLGBTQI+, Indigenous peoples, ethnic minority groups, women, and people with visible or invisible disabilities, including those who are neurodivergent.
Should you require any special adjustments throughout the recruitment process with us, please let us know. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we seek to ensure all applicants have equitable support when applying to SLR.
SLR Commitment – All applicants with a disability who meet the essential requirements for the job will be guaranteed an interview in line with our Disability Confident Committed status.
This role will not be closed before 1st January 2026, however we will be reviewing and progressing candidates on an ongoing basis, so we recommend making your application at your earliest opportunity.