Our Construction Engineering Management students are given the opportunity to undertake industrial training. Most placements are fully salaried.

You will be supported by dedicated staff in securing a placement that best suits your skills and professional aspirations. Our students benefit from placements in our long-standing industry partners and wider network in industry. This year of practical experience gives you a clearer understanding of the industry to help with the later stages of your studies and deciding your future career direction.

Colleen's internship at Lendlease

Colleen Liston completed a 12-month internship with Lendlease Construction Europe Limited, and was nominated for a Loughborough University award in recognition of her achievements.

Placement year destinations

Recent student placement destinations include Arcadis, Balfour Beatty, BAM, Bowmer and Kirkland, Fluor, Higgins Homes, Kier, Lendlease, Mace, Morgan Sindall, Multiplex, Skanska, Stoneforce, Vinci, and Walter Lilly.

Additional award

This course comes with the option to undertake an industrial placement for a year, at the end of which you will gain a Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS). This is an additional award to the final qualification you will receive once you have successfully completed this course.

Student placement - a unique opportunity

More than 1,400 Loughborough University students complete a 12-month placement each year. They join a range of organisations and deliver tangible benefits to their hosts as well as honing a range of workplace skills.