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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. Project Outline Our key site locations for these roles will primarily be at wind farm projects across the central belt of Scotland. This includes major cities such as Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Dundee. These sites offer a unique blend of urban accessibility and the expansive rural landscapes necessary for effective wind energy production, making them ideal for our initiatives in sustainable energy development. As a Placement Civil Construction Engineer your duties will include: 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. Required Skills and Experience Studying a Civil or Construction/Project Management 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 What we can offer you Our employees are at the core of everything we do. We have an excellent internal culture which promotes ongoing learning in a diverse and inclusive environment, offering career development and training pathways. In addition to a competitive base salary, we offer a wide range of benefits, some of the key ones being: Car allowance Payment of an annual professional membership Contributory pensions plan up to 6% (split contribution of 3%) Health Shield (Medical & Dental Cover included) 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) Enhanced family policies Living away from home allowance is applicable for this role. We are here to make this as seamless and possible, therefore we cover all accommodation costs, provide you with a daily allowance and cover travel costs (as set out in our policy) Visa sponsorship is not available in connection with this vacancy Farrans are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment for all.