Work Placements
Work placements are a fantastic way to experience a taste of life in our industry without having to commit to a specific path.
What can you expect from us?
Joining us means joining one of the UK’s largest multidisciplinary engineering and construction contractors, delivering a vast breadth of innovative projects, and offering endless opportunities to grow.
The placements can include:
- Construction management
- Surveying
- Civil engineering
- Design management
- Building services
An insight into your experience with us:
- You will predominantly be based on one of our sites.
- Mentored and supported by experienced managers.
- You'll gain practical experience on the job
- Enhance both your interpersonal and technical skills.
- Gaining a real understanding of complexities in construction
- Working collaboratively as part of a team
Graduate opportunities:
Students demonstrating exceptional performance during placement may be awarded a bursary for their final university year, and the opportunity to return to VolkerWessels UK on the relevant graduate scheme. The graduate training programme will continue from the industrial training placement programme, allowing you to work towards your Chartership with a professional membership body.
Hear from our previous placements
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Rosie - Assistant Quantity Surveyor
I joined VolkerFitzpatrick as a placement student and after graduating returned to the company as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor. I’m currently working on CP7 and have been exposed to a variety of disciplines, schemes and projects already, after being here for 7 months. I’ve always felt very welcome and have been encouraged to push myself outside of my comfort zone to progress in my career whenever possible. I’ve enjoyed meeting and working closely with colleagues inside and outside of the company, and look forward to what’s coming next.
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Sneha - Section Engineer
“I started my career at VolkerFitzpatrick as an ITP in 2016 and this was my first experience working on a construction site. I was given the opportunity to work on amazing and challenging projects such as the Northampton University Campus, Ely Bypass, Swansea Depot and HS2. I have been fortunate to be part of nurturing and supportive teams throughout my construction career, from an ITP as an ITO and now as a section engineer."
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Toby - Senior Quantity Surveyor
“The ITP and graduate scheme has provided me with the exposure, training, mentorship and support to progress my career as a surveyor. The on site experience, structured training and practical application provide an excellent platform to help develop the required skill sets to achieve your professional aspirations. Through the support of the project teams, management and colleagues, I have successfully become a Chartered Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.”
