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Why Farrans? Choosing Farrans Construction for your year-out placement offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a leading construction company known for its commitment to innovation and sustainability. With a rich heritage and a strong reputation in delivering complex projects across the UK and Ireland, you'll work alongside industry experts and be part of a team that values growth and development, setting a solid foundation for your future career. Role outline As a placement student in civil engineering, you'll engage in daily site activities and report to senior engineers. You'll collaborate with industry experts to deepen your understanding of your project. With mentorship and coaching, you'll face exciting challenges that will help you build a successful career in this dynamic field. Expect some travel to various construction sites and company locations as part of the role. As a Placement Civil Construction Engineer, you will be responsible for\: · Undertaking surveys and setting-out on site · Preparation of drawings and calculations to ensure quality control and compliance procedures are adhered to for engineering · Monitoring construction progress to ensure that deadlines are being met · Liaising with clients and carrying out site investigations · Coordinating with engineers, subcontractors, and other parties involved in the construction project to ensure that all work is completed according to specifications. · Liaising with quantity surveyors about the ordering and the pricing of materials · Ensuring that health and safety and sustainability policies and legislation are adhered to. What we can offer you Joining one the of leading construction and civil engineering contractors you will be provided with the opportunity to deliver on projects that play an important role in the everyday lives of people in the UK and Ireland. Our employees are at the core of everything we do, with this in mind we have our own in-house Learning & Development division who can offer you bespoke career toolkits & pathways. In addition to a competitive base salary and car allowance we can also offer a wide range of benefits, some of the key ones being\: Payment of an annual professional membership Contributory pensions plan up to 6% Health Shield (Medical & Dental Cover included) Access to discounts 24/7 counselling and support health line Annual Health & Well Being Events 30 Annual leave days Due to locations of some of your projects, it may mean that you are required to live away from home. We are here to make this as seamless as possible, therefore we cover all accommodation costs, provide you with a daily allowance and cover travels costs (as set out in our living away from home policy) Your required Skills and Experience · Studying a Civil Engineering Degree · Hold a full UK driving license · Passionate about starting a career in the civils industry · High attention to detail coupled with meticulous planning and organisational skills · Demonstrate a strong interest in all aspects of engineering and looking for a dynamic workplace that provides an outstanding career opportunity · Excellent good communication skills, be able to work flexibly in a team and be a hard worker Diversity & Inclusion We believe there is power in being different. Every day, our people express their unique voices and draw from their rich experiences to bring fresh ideas to our company. There is no question that an inclusive and diverse workforce drives innovation, and it also makes us stronger as a team. Therefore, we are committed to fostering inclusion and diversity in the workplace; one that welcomes people from all backgrounds. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.