Mechanical​/Aeronautical Placement Student

Mechanical / Aeronautical Placement Year Student

Join Frazer‑Nash as a Mechanical / Aeronautical Placement Year Student and work on cutting‑edge projects across the UK. The role starts 29th June 2026 and closes 11th January 2026.

Location: Glasgow, Leatherhead, Bristol

Contract: 10‑12 months, full‑time

Frazer‑Nash is an engineering, systems and technology consultancy. We empower clients to make safer, sustainable and affordable solutions through meaningful innovations.

This placement year is designed for students who want to explore a career in the Mechanical / Aeronautical industry. You can specialise in one of the following disciplines:

• Fluids, Thermal and Process Engineering
• Structural and Mechanical Integrity
• Design or Hardware

You will work on projects such as:

• Aerodynamic optimisation of an offshore wind farm
• Assessing the integrity of nuclear power station equipment for extended life
• Design of space‑based resource extraction systems
• Prediction of cooling flow effectiveness in an aerospace jet engine
• Certification of a structure for operation during earthquakes
• Development of multi‑physics novel space satellite system
• Design of process equipment for packaging and storage of nuclear waste

Selected students receive training, mentoring and coaching and will be supported to achieve professional accreditations including chartership with one of the five partnered institutions.

• A problem solver who can critically question and take initiative
• A collaborator comfortable working with diverse technical backgrounds
• A self‑starter who owns tasks and delivers impact
• A communicator who can discuss outcomes with technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Qualifications:

on track to earn a 2:1 degree or higher (or equivalent/experience) in Engineering or relevant physical sciences.

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

• Opportunity to learn with an enthusiastic team
• Attractive salary: £25,000 pro‑rata
• 25 days holiday plus option to buy 5 days
• Hybrid working model
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare membership and wellbeing support
• Performance‑linked bonus scheme
• Support for professional accreditation
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution
• Early career team events and office socials

Benefits may change subject to contract terms.