Year in Industry Scheme
Take your first step into an impactful career
Are you in your penultimate year at university and looking to gain real-world experience in a fast-paced, operational environment?
At Equans, our Year in Industry Scheme gives you the chance to step into meaningful work, contribute to live projects and develop the skills that will shape your future career through a structured undergraduate placement year.
Our 12-month Year in Industry placements offer hands-on experience within one of the UK’s largest technical, facilities management and regeneration companies where you will play an active role in supporting our customers as they move towards a more sustainable, digital and net-zero future.
What placement opportunities are available?
We offer Year in Industry placements across several key areas of our business:
Operational Management
Make an impact at the heart of our operations.
During your 12 month placement, you will be based on one of our busy operational sites - such as hospitals, schools, universities or government buildings - gaining hands on experience in operational delivery, contract management, health & safety, technical processes and client and stakeholder engagement.
You will play an important role in supporting high-profile projects while learning how essential services are delivered safely, efficiently and sustainably across a operational environment.
Finance
Build commercial insight within a large organisation.
Spend your placement within our Finance division, you will support a variety of business functions including Pricing & Modelling, Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax and Operational Finance.
Within this structured finance industrial placement you will develop strong commercial awareness while building core financial and analytical skills. This pathway provides valuable insight into how commercial decisions are made and how finance drives performance across both operational contracts and central support teams.
Energy Engineering
Support the transition to net zero and low carbon solutions.
Work within our specialist teams delivering net zero strategies and advancing the UK’s shift towards low carbon solutions.
Throughout your energy engineering placement, you’ll gain experience in a wide range of activities – from supporting the delivery of net zero carbon plans, to contributing to financial and commercial activities across contracts, while working alongside operational, maintenance and engineering teams. You’ll also develop your understanding of health and safety, compliance processes, and effective client and stakeholder engagement.
Your placement will be based at one of our operational sites, working within our Carbon Shift, Connected Cities or our Energy & Carbon Solutions teams, where you’ll work closely with experienced engineers and consultants to help drive meaningful environmental impact.
Digital & Data
Drive innovation through technology and insight.
Our Digital & Data teams deliver a wide range of innovative technology led services to clients across the UK. During this digital and data industrial placement, you will gain experience in areas such as research and product development, digital innovation, data and insight analysis, and the creation of customer focused commercial solutions.
Working alongside technical specialists and commercial teams, you will play an active role in shaping and developing the digital tools, products and services we deliver for both new and existing customers.
How will you be supported throughout your placement?
We’re committed to helping you succeed and grow during your year with us. Throughout your Year in Industry placement, you will receive regular check ins with your manager, access to structured training and development sessions, mentoring support, and opportunities to work alongside industry experts across multiple disciplines. You will also be able to access our employee led networks - including the Young Professionals Network - as well as a range of wellbeing resources when you need them.
With a dedicated manager and mentor to guide you throughout, you will benefit from ongoing feedback and tailored support to help you develop and progress throughout your placement year.
Your placement carries real responsibility, and for those who perform well, it also provides an excellent opportunity to return to Equans through our Graduate Scheme after completing your university degree.
Year in Industry Frequently Asked Questions
The Equans Year in Industry scheme is a 12‑month UK industrial placement for penultimate year university students seeking real-world experience. The programme provides hands-on project work in areas such as Operational Management, Finance, Energy Engineering, and Digital & Data. Participants gain practical insight into how we deliver sustainable, digital and net‑zero solutions, while developing professional skills that prepare them for future careers.
Our Year in Industry scheme is open to penultimate year undergraduate students seeking a structured placement year as part of their degree. It is ideal for students looking to develop technical, commercial or operational skills through practical hands-on experience that complements their academic studies and supports future career development.
You will gain hands-on experience by contributing to live projects within Operational Management, Finance, Energy Engineering or Digital & Data teams. You will develop technical and professional skills, receive mentoring and support, and work alongside experienced industry specialists. In addition to gaining practical experience, you will take on real responsibility, collaborate across teams and play an active role in delivering meaningful outcomes within a large UK organisation.
Throughout your 12 month placement, you’ll receive comprehensive support to help you succeed. This includes regular check ins with your line manager, structured training and development sessions and mentoring from experienced colleagues. You will also have access to employee led networks such as our Young Professionals Network, providing additional opportunities for connection, learning and career development.
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