M&E Placement Student

Job title:

M&E Placement Student

Company

YTL UK Group

Job description

YTL UK is offering a unique opportunity for undergraduate engineering students, who are looking for an industrial placement year, to join us in a number of roles available across the group companies.You will be part of a team delivering multi-million-pound engineering projects that will have a positive impact on society and the environment.Our well-established Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Placement Student programme has grown year-on-year and is supported by our Graduate Engineers and former placement students so that you make the very best out of your year with us.What you’ll doAs an M&E Placement Student, you will be involved in the design and construction of major water and wastewater infrastructure.You will have the opportunity to work within the Wessex Water or YTL Construction arms of YTL UK, working in a combination of design and delivery roles.The role can involve tasks as varied as carrying out pump surveys to ensure sites run efficiently, procuring key items, project planning, commercial activities and much more.You will attend design meetings to learn about the design and construction process, inputting your ideas to help achieve our goals. You will also take part in various on-site activities while receiving advice and guidance from senior and experienced engineers.As a placement student, you will be part of our team delivering innovative water and wastewater treatment projects across the region, as well as working with engineers across all disciplines.You will get the opportunity to gain real management and commercial experience, as well as accessing professional technical qualifications within defined programmes that are accredited by professional engineering institutions, such as the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).During your placement year, you will be encouraged to engage with the Monitored Professional Development Scheme (MPDS) during which you will be mentored by a professional engineer, with your placement year counting towards future applications for Incorporated (IEng) or Chartered (CEng) Engineer status.You will experience the variety of challenges and tasks that come with engineering and construction and will be expected to work alongside colleagues in both an office and construction site setting. The role is varied with no two days being the same and will run from July 2025 until August 2026.What you’ll needYou must be currently undertaking an undergraduate mechanical or electrical engineering degree.We are looking for hard-working, punctual students who have a genuine interest in engineering and in particular the water industry.We expect you to:

• embrace YTL UK’s company ethos and BEST (Behaviour, Excellence, Service and Teamwork) values
• be flexible, know how to connect with others and pride yourself on being proactive and bringing positive, bright ideas to the team
• feel comfortable taking responsibility for tasks and projects you’ve been assigned
• be able to manage your own time and adapt to change
• be driven to succeed, aspire to excellence and think outside the box.

This role will involve travelling around our region, so possession of a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is essential. Mileage will be reimbursed at the HMRC-set rates.Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend a one-hour interview, focusing on your engineering interests, experiences to date and aims for a placement year. You will also be able to ask current placement students any questions you might have.You may be called back for a further interview.What you’ll receive

• Total pension contributions up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days’ holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days’ holiday and sell up to five every year.
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

Who we areYTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to create a truly sustainable new community.
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors.
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000 capacity arena, conferencing, and exhibition space.
• Plus, a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.Please do not hesitate to let us know about any additional support you may need during the application process.Sound interesting? Please click APPLY to progress to the next step.

Expected salary

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:18:27 GMT

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