Civil Engineer Undergraduate Placement

Join the largest family-owned manufacturing employer in Northumberland. EGGER is a global leader in wood-based materials, operating across 11 countries. We are committed to quality, customer service, sustainability, and innovation.

We are offering a fantastic opportunity for an undergraduate Civil Engineer to gain hands‑on experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This 12‑month placement will provide exposure to real‑world engineering projects, operational support, and cross‑departmental collaboration.

City: Hexham (UK)
Contract Type: Full‑time Job‑Code: 6536 Department: Other Technical / Production

To start Summer 2026!

• Undertake specific projects as allocated by the Civil Engineer, Engineering Manager, or Plant Director.
• Make improvement recommendations where appropriate.
• Assist other departments as needed.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Civil Engineering department.
• Complete tasks accurately and on time.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Operate safely and efficiently, following risk assessments and method statements.
• Support project and maintenance work.
• Maintain and create reports, technical specifications, statistics, and other documentation.

• Successfully completed the first two years of an appropriate engineering degree.
• Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Well‑organised, efficient, and a strong communicator.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• A competitive salary and pension scheme (including Life Assurance).
• Private Health Cash Plan.
• Annual Christmas bonus and gift.
• Lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• On‑site restaurant and free weekly fruit.
• Free secure staff parking.
• Comprehensive induction, training, and development.
• Opportunities for tailored career progression.
• A chance to contribute to an environmentally and sustainability‑focused business.
• Access to employee wellbeing initiatives.

If you're ready to take the next step in your engineering career and gain valuable industry experience, we’d love to hear from you. Click 'Apply now', upload a cover letter and a CV, and become part of a team that values innovation, sustainability, and personal development!

Applications close 15 March 2026

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Philip Maloney, HR, T

We create more from wood. With approximately 12,000 employees worldwide who work with passion, upholding our family values and innovative spirit. This is how we create products for furniture, interior design, construction as well as laminate flooring. We keep moving and are always developing – manufacturing new products, tapping into emerging markets and generating exciting prospects for everyone that works with us.