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University students who live or study in the Midlands can apply to join HS2’s construction partner on an eight-week paid work placement this summer
The Balfour Beatty Vinci (BBV) undergraduate summer scheme, now in its third year, is offering placements for 30 students to gain work experience in their specialist subject area.
The 2024 programme is set to begin in July and will include placement opportunities at BBV’s construction sites and offices in Birmingham, and North and South Warwickshire.
The placements are open to candidates studying a range of subjects, with opportunities in the following business areas:
- Civil engineering (earthworks, tunnels and structures)
- Quantity surveying
- Design engineering
- Environment and sustainable delivery
- Business support functions (procurement, IT and finance)
Julie Venn-Morton, HS2’s senior legacy manager for the region, said: “From T-Levels to university graduates, HS2 is passionate about investing in young talent and upskilling the next generation.
“Over the last two years, a total of six students that had previously completed summer placements have gone on to secure full-time employment with BBV, which really goes to show what a great opportunity this is.”
Naomi Bates, Skills, employment and education business partner at BBV, added: “Our paid summer placement programme is now in its third year, which demonstrates just how successful this scheme has been for Balfour Beatty Vinci and students across the region.
“We’d encourage more students thinking of joining the industry to take up this fantastic opportunity with us. We believe on-the-job learning is vital and supplements university studies perfectly.”
Expressions of interest for the 2024 programme are open until 5 April. Visit the HS2 jobs board and search ‘summer placement’ for more information.
