Data Science & Software Placement Student

Data Science & Software Placement Year Student

Join to apply for the Data Science & Software Placement Year Student role at Frazer-Nash Consultancy

• Role locations:
  Bristol, Burton, Leatherhead, Manchester, Gloucester
• Start date:
  
  29th June 2026
• Contract length: 10‑12 months
• Closing date: 11th January 2026 (rolling deadline – early applications encouraged)

Frazer‑Nash is an engineering, systems and technology consultancy that supports organisations through meaningful innovations, enabling safer, secure, sustainable and affordable solutions.

We thrive on solving digital and data problems. As a Placement Year Student you will work on multiple projects, manage your time, and gain a wealth of experience in engineering, software, data, modelling and simulation across our markets.

This is a Data Science and Software Engineer placement year role within our Digital stream. You may join one of our Data Science teams covering the full data lifecycle or an Engineering Software team covering the entire software design lifecycle. Our teams deliver engineering solutions through system architecture, modelling, custom software and strategic advice across defence, energy, transport, government and other sectors.

The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, open and curious, enjoys problem‑solving, and is committed to delivering real‑world solutions. Those selected will receive training, mentoring and coaching, and support to achieve professional accreditations including chartership.

• A creator – vision to re‑use work to solve larger problems.
• A collaborator – thrives in multi‑disciplinary teams and diverse backgrounds.
• An adapter – adapts to complex situations and manages time to meet competing demands.
• A multi‑tasker – handles multiple projects concurrently and grows responsibilities year‑on‑year.
• A problem solver – explores options and delivers customer‑focused outcomes.

You should be on track to obtain a 2:1 degree or higher (or equivalent/experience) with a related bias in Engineering, Computer Science, Maths or Physical Sciences.

Pre‑employment screening and UK National Security Vetting clearance are required.

• £25,000 pro‑rata salary.
• 25 days holiday + option to buy 5 days.
• Hybrid working with flexible schedule.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private healthcare membership and wellbeing support.
• Bonus scheme linked to company performance.
• Support and mentoring toward professional accreditation.
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution.
• Early‑career teams and office socials.

Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, as we believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to creating a dynamic and thriving workplace culture.