6-month Civil Engineering Industrial Placement with Colas Ireland
Role: Civil Engineering Intern
Start Date: March 2026 – August 2026
Application Deadline: 17/11/25
Base pay range is provided by Colas Ireland. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Who is Colas:
* The Colas Group operates internationally in all aspects of transport infrastructure.
* As part of the global organisation, Colas Ireland is primarily involved in the distribution of bitumen products, emulsion and emulsifier manufacturing, and the provision of specialist road maintenance services on the national, regional and local road network.
* Colas operates from 14 locations across Ireland.
The Opportunity:
As a Civil Engineering Intern, you will be exposed to a variety of responsibilities designed to help you build essential technical skills and gain practical experience in the field, including:
* Quality control testing on site for emulsion and cold mix labs as well as spraying equipment.
* Preparation of safety files for minor civil projects (pavement schemes, drainage works, safety barrier works etc).
* Arranging calibration schedule for 2026 and working on IT systems to improve efficiency for calibration.
* Designing CAD drawings for upgrade of calibration bay.
Why should you apply:
* Colas is celebrating 100 years of existence this year; join world leaders in the science of roads.
* Colas are fully committed to promoting equality, diversity and maintaining a culture of fairness and respect for all employees.
* With innovation at their core, Colas delivers sustainable solutions for the UK’s transport infrastructure.
Who can apply:
* Studying Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveying or Construction Management and seeking a placement as part of your degree.
* Located in Ireland.
* Driving licence and access to a vehicle.
* Problem‑solving skills.
* Verbal and written communication skills.
* Time‑management and multitasking skills.
* Experience with CAD/BIM.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Construction, Civil Engineering, and Engineering Services
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