Industrial Placement - Offshore Structures

The Offshore Structures Team at Kent has an industrial placement opportunity, open to mechanical and civil engineering students in their fourth year. If you’d like to apply via the application link, please ensure your CV and cover letter is attached. The closing date for applications is Friday 16^th October 2026.


As a member of our Edinburgh team you will be using linear and non-linear finite element assessment methods to assess existing offshore structures for the purposes of brownfield development, asset management, life extension and decommissioning. Within the offshore wind sector, you will have the opportunity to support the winning and delivery of our global portfolio of projects including concept and detailed design.


This will include everything from hand calculations and written reports, to linear and non-linear analysis work. The role will allow you to develop technical and project skills through targeted training & on the job experience.


The starting date is early January 2027 and the placement would last at least 6 months. Our office is located at One Lochrin Square in Edinburgh, so a short commute from Haymarket station. Whilst we’d prefer the candidate to mostly work from the office, there is the potential for working from home too.