Title: Data Science & Software Placement Year Student Role locations: Bristol, Burton, Leatherhead, Manchester and Gloucester Start Date: 29th June 2026 Role Closing Date: 11th January 2026, although this role is on a rolling deadline and so we would encourage early applications Contract length: 10-12 months Who We Are? Frazer-Nash are an engineering, systems and technology consultancy. Through our meaningful innovations, our experts support organisations make lives safe, secure, sustainable and affordable. In a nutshell, engineering consultancy is all about providing advice to positively impact our clients’ projects and businesses and the wider world around us. Why Frazer-Nash? The world and our clients have lots of problems and we get a kick out of finding digital and data solutions to these problems. As a Placement year student, you will typically be working on multiple projects simultaneously, managing your time and accruing a wealth of experience and skills. Hence, no two days in Frazer-Nash will be the same. As a Data Science and Software student Engineer you’ll be surrounded by experts in our teams and from our customers, covering engineering, software, data, modelling and simulation and in a range of other fields – whether it’s product design, control systems design or human sciences, we’re an interesting bunch. The role This is a Data Science and Software Engineer placement year role within our Digital stream at Frazer-Nash. As a student you could be joining one of our Data Science teams, which cover the full data life cycle from data governance, though analytics, forecasting to decision making or one of our Engineering Software teams, which cover the full software design life cycle from requirements and specification through design and implement to testing. Our teams deliver engineering solutions through system architecture, modelling, custom software and strategic advice across all our markets, including defence, energy, transport, government and others. The role is looking for enthusiastic, open and curious minded people, who enjoy to problem solve. We are looking to create digital professionals who, like us, are committed to finding real-world solutions and delivering projects for our clients. Those selected will receive training, mentoring and coaching to support their development into becoming well-rounded consultants and will be supported to achieve professional accreditations including chartership. We are looking for creative, organised, innovative problem solvers, who can solve complex problems. We embrace diversity, innovation and collaboration at Frazer-Nash and provide the opportunity for people like you to work on projects that make a difference to our world. We’re looking for people who can become: A creator: Our projects solve problems that customers have today, some of these turn into solutions that we can re-use as products. You will have the vision for how to re-use your work to solve bigger problems in the future. Given a blank sheet of paper we are looking for candidates who are able to create the new and the different. A collaborator: You will work in multi-disciplinary teams with other Frazer-Nash colleagues and our customers. You will be able to get along with others from different technical and social backgrounds and be part of a team which is more capable than the sum of its parts. An adapter: Ability to adapt to different and complex situations and manage your time to meet competing demands. A multi-tasker: You will work on multiple projects concurrently and quickly take responsibility for delivery of different elements. Your responsibilities will grow year-on-year, as you grow in capability. You will have the ability to manage your own time to handle competing demands to meet deadlines. A problem solver: You will solve many different technical problems, seeing them from different perspectives and finding solutions which put the customer at the heart of our work. Often our clients aren’t aware of what outcomes best suit their requirements. You will have the ability to explore different options for our clients to ensure we deliver the best outcomes. You will be on track to obtain a 2:1 Degree or higher (or equivalent/experience) with a related Engineering, Computer Science, Maths or Physical Sciences bias. Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and will be required to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting. Our recruitment process: Step 1: Application - CV submission Step 2: Measure Potential - Arctic Shores’ task-based assessment. You will be asked to complete some exciting, engaging tasks which will enable us to get to know you better! In return, you’ll receive a personalised feedback report. Step 3: Video Interview - Situation based & technical questions that are related to the important criteria needed to be successful on the role. Step 4: Explore Interview – This one-hour virtual/in-person interview includes the opportunity to learn about what we do and find out more about what a career at Frazer-Nash has to offer. You will also be asked a combination of competency and technical questions. Step 5: Decision/Feedback - You will receive feedback no matter the outcome of your final interview. Here's what we offer: The opportunity to join and learn with a team that’s both enthusiastic and encouraging. An attractive salary: £25,000 pro rata 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days. A company that has its heart in the right place and a welcoming work culture. Hybrid working with flexibility around life outside of work. Company pension scheme. Private healthcare membership + wellbeing support. Bonus scheme linked into company performance. Support and mentoring on route to achieving professional accreditation. Paid membership fees to a professional institution. Early career teams and office socials. And a whole host more... Our benefits and offerings may change, subject to the terms of the contract you are entering into Frazer-Nash. Equal Opportunities Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply, as we believe that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to creating a dynamic and thriving workplace culture. Frazer-Nash is a leading systems, engineering and technology company. We help organisations deliver innovative engineering and technology solutions to make lives safe, secure, sustainable, and affordable. With over 1000 employees, we work from a network of nine UK and four Australian locations. Our people apply their expertise to develop, enhance and protect our clients' critical assets, systems and processes. We use our skills and talents to ensure a sustainable future for society. Our work helps deliver a safe and secure world, where natural resources are conserved, and clean energy is available to all. And we focus on actions to reduce climate change; supporting rapid and far-reaching transformations in the delivery of energy, security, industry, and transport. At the heart of our business are a set of self-defined core values. These are part of our DNA and we’re committed to upholding them – internally as part of our Frazer-Nash family; in the way we work with our customers; and when we engage with the wider world. We care At Frazer-Nash, we care about each other; always looking to collaborate and see things from the other person’s point of view We offer mutual support, learn from one another, and work as a team to deliver the best results Everyone has a voice, and we all make the time to listen We will work with openness and collaborate effectively – thinking about our clients and our people, and responding to their needs We care about the difference we make to the wider world. We are trusted Effective collaboration is founded upon trust. We earn the trust of our customers and colleagues by delivering on the commitments we have made to them. We deliver success We deliver value and success to our customers and to our business. We continually strive to be the best at what we do. We want to do things that matter We seek out interesting and satisfying work that helps makes a difference in society We use our expertise to provide trusted, impartial professional advice to our clients By making a difference to today, we benefit the world of tomorrow – so we can all go home each day knowing that we’ve done something that really mattered. Fraud Alert Fraud has infiltrated the job placement market via the internet, email and direct phone contact. Attempts have included unauthorized use of Frazer Nash’s name and logo to solicit potential job seekers or to extend false job offers. Bad actors may mix in fake job advertisements with legitimate postings. These ads can include contact instructions and require job seekers to send sensitive personal information or money to pay for visa applications, processing fees, etc., in exchange for consideration for a high-paying position. 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