Location
Based in Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3PL. Hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 3 days onsite.

Hours
Full Time - Monday 16th August 2027 to Friday 4th August 2028.

Salary
£25,500 per year.

About the Role
As an Industrial Placement Student at Bentley, you will play a key part in Bentley’s journey to create extraordinary vehicles for our customers. Based at our state-of-the-art headquarters in Crewe, you will gain hands-on experience within Environmental and Propulsion Test, supporting the compliant, timely, and cost-effective testing needed for current and future Bentley vehicle programmes. You will work alongside and be mentored by engineers, technicians, and specialists responsible for environmental, emissions, energy, range, and propulsion test activities. You will develop an understanding of how test strategy, laboratory operations, data quality, and technical problem solving support certification, Conformity of Production, and vehicle development.

Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting the planning and coordination of environmental and propulsion test activities, aligning vehicles, facilities, equipment, and resources with programme timing and customer requirements.
- Assisting with the preparation, execution, and review of laboratory and real-world testing, ensuring activities are completed safely and to required quality standards.
- Collecting, structuring, and analysing test and operational data to identify trends, investigate issues, and communicate clear conclusions to stakeholders.
- Contributing to the development and continuous improvement of test methods, processes, documentation, and digital tools, including support for new propulsion technologies and future regulatory requirements.
- Supporting facility and capability projects by preparing reports and presentations, tracking actions and risks, and collaborating with internal teams, Volkswagen Group colleagues, and external test partners.

About the Department
ET/T is Bentley Technical Conformity’s Environmental and Propulsion Test function. It provides the test strategy, facilities, processes, and specialist capability needed to support certification, Conformity of Production, and Research and Development activities for current and future vehicle programmes. You will gain insight into the operation of Bentley’s environmental and propulsion test capability and collaborate with engineers, technicians, certification teams, programme stakeholders, Volkswagen Group colleagues, and external suppliers to deliver accurate, compliant, and timely test results while helping prepare the function for future technologies.

Our Industrial Placement Programme
As part of Bentley’s annual Early Careers intake, you will join a community of around 93 trainees including Industrial Placements, Graduates, and Apprentices. During your placement, you will be based at our Bentley Campus "Dream Factory".

Alongside hands-on work experience, you will also benefit from:
- CSR and outreach activities
- Opportunities to participate in charity events, community projects, and social committees
- Masterclasses, development workshops, and social events
- Inclusivity networks and peer support groups
- Placements and rotations across different areas of the business that interest you.

What We Offer
- A starting salary of £25,500
- Support from our Early Careers team and 1:1 manager mentorship
- 35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
- 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
- Learning and development opportunities.

Experience
Confident using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with data analysis tools is beneficial.

About You
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly.
- An analytical and practical mindset, with an interest in vehicles, testing, measurement systems, emissions, energy, or propulsion technology.
- Good organisation and attention to detail, with a responsible approach to safety, quality, and accurate record keeping.
- A proactive, collaborative, and self-motivated approach to learning and problem solving.

Qualifications
The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in one of the following degrees: Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Physics, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Data or Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.

Additional Information
To be eligible for this placement, you must have a legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the placement. Bentley welcomes students with Settled Status, a Tier 4 Visa, or a Graduate Visa. Sponsorship is not offered for Early Careers positions.