Hands-on experience and professional training.
We offer a gateway into the built environment for students and aspiring professionals. Bridging the gap between education and industry through mentored placements and structured apprenticeship pathways.
Our programs are designed to provide genuine insight and practical experience, allowing you to contribute to live projects while learning from industry experts.
Whether you are seeking a short-term placement or a long-term apprenticeship, we provide a supportive space to launch your professional journey.

Student Work Experience
Our student work experience program provides a dynamic and friendly environment to explore a career in the build industry.
Real Responsibility
From day one you will be given real hands-on work to do on live projects, under the close supervision of a senior colleague who is assigned to mentor you.
Professional Networking
The contacts and relationships made during your placement can be invaluable to your first career steps.
Proven Pathways
A number of our current professional staff started their Frankham careers through a work experience placement.
Broad Opportunities
Placements exist across all our disciplines, including design, rail infrastructure engineering, risk management, surveying and project management and our support teams.
Apprenticeships
We are committed to developing the next generation of professionals through structured apprenticeship routes.
Technical Career Path
An apprenticeship is the first step on our technical career path, providing a clear route from trainee to chartered professional status.
Trade-to-Professional
We provide a dedicated environment for those with trade backgrounds, such as bricklayers, carpenters, and electricians, to successfully transition into qualified professional roles.
Earn While You Learn
We help you with the ambition and dedication to train towards achieving the professional qualifications you seek.
Supportive Environment
Your skills are developed through a combination of individual training programs and practical application on projects, all under the coaching of our experienced team.
Working with us
Working with us means you will be part of a team delivering innovative, important projects that improve peoples’ lives. We are committed to:
Maximising Your Development
We provide clear career development pathways and invest in training to support chartership and your personal goals.
Being Part of a Community
At Frankham, we enjoy our work, go beyond expectations, and have fun doing so.
Working with Exceptional People
Join a diverse, multi-disciplinary team of 200+ industry-leading experts.
A Healthy Work-Life Balance
We are a committed Age-Friendly Employer and believe in creating a supportive, flexible working environment for everyone.
Our values revolve around creating a community where everyone feels appreciated and embraced.

Life at Frankham
Learn more about our company culture, our CSR initiatives, and what it’s like to be part of our team.
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