Industrial Placement - Software, Energy & Ecosystems

Salary: £25,500

Start Date: Monday 16th August 2027 - Friday 4th August 2028
Location: Based in Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3PL.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid working

Entry Requirements: See 'What we're looking for' section

Our Industrial Placement Programme

As part of Bentley's annual Early Careers intake, you'll join a community of around 93 trainees including Industrial Placements, Graduates, and Apprentices.

During your placement, you'll be based at our Bentley Campus "Dream Factory". Alongside hands-on work experience, you'll 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

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 out of our state-of-the-art headquarters in Crewe, you will:

• Have the opportunity to work alongside world-class engineers on electric and intelligent vehicle technologies,
• Gain hands on experience, technical mastery and the confidence to shape the cars of tomorrow,
• Be part of the process from concept to creation.

Your main responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Work with and be mentored by experienced electrical engineers working on cutting edge hybrid powertrains
• Carry out research projects on hybrid systems design trends to ensure that our products are meeting customer expectations.
• Collaborate with team members across R&D to ensure design tasks always putting the customer first
• Work with varying teams to ensure that Bentley remains the leading premium luxury Motor Brand through the creation of a global benchmarking evaluation of competitor vehicles
• You will work in close partnership with our function owners, engineering teams, to ensure hybrid and high voltage systems are delivered within the project timeframes.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to help understand and define customer value
• Plan and execute quantitative and qualitative research to get user feedback on your designs and ideas.

About the Department

This role sits within the wider Electrical Engineering department in R&D. We are responsible for the entire research and development process of all Bentley products, from idea creation all the way through to engineering sign off. Our mission is to inspire our customers by creating extraordinary products through passion, collaboration and sustainable innovation.

What we are looking for

The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees: Engineering Degree with a strong interest in Electronics & the Automotive Industry.

Skills required for the role

• Be hungry to continuously learn and consistently ask questions,
• Actively create and contribute to an inclusive culture and safe space for all to learn and grow,
• Take ownership of decisions and strive for the best outcomes for the team, the business and themselves,
• Be adaptable, quick thinking and with a methodical approach to problem solving,
• Be aware of both their strengths and development needs - learning from mistakes and sharing learnings with others,
• Be open-minded and inquisitive, while planning and prioritising the workload to work effectively with others,
• Be tenacious and resilient, but also adaptable to the needs of others.

What we offer

As an Industrial Placement you will have access to the following benefits:

• A starting salary of £25,500
• Support from our Early Careers team and 121 manager mentorship
• 35 days' holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
• Learning and development opportunities

Right To Work

To be eligible for an Early Careers programme you must have a legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the placement or graduate scheme. We welcome students who have Settled Status, a Tier 4 Visa, or a Graduate Visa. We are unable to offer sponsorship for our Early Careers positions.

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Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered.

We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.

Working at Bentley

To learn more about what life is like working at Bentley, and our assessment process view our Candidate Pack here.

The application process

• Submit your application, including your CV and Cover letter,
• Applications will be screened by our HR team and the Hiring Manager,
• Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our recruitment team and invited to attend an online Assessment between 9th - 27th November,
• Candidates successful at assessment stage will receive an offer shortly afterwards.
• All applicants will be kept informed throughout the recruitment process

Closing date: 23rd October 2026

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