Work experience
Work Experience, T Levels & Early Careers
At INVVU, we are passionate about giving young people meaningful opportunities to explore careers in the built environment.
We regularly welcome students aged 14 to 18 for work experience placements, industry days and T Level placements, helping them gain practical insight into the wide range of careers available within construction, engineering and project delivery.
As a multidisciplinary consultancy, we offer exposure to a broad range of professional disciplines, including:
- Project Management
- Architecture
- Design Management
- Structural Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Mechanical & Electrical Design
One of the biggest challenges facing young people is understanding what a career actually looks like in practice. Work experience provides valuable insight into the day-to-day reality of different roles, helping students either confirm that a career path is right for them or discover opportunities they may not have previously considered.
T Level Placements
We are proud supporters of T Level qualifications and offer placements that provide the substantial industry experience required as part of the programme.
A T Level industry placement involves approximately 315 hours of practical workplace learning, giving students the opportunity to develop professional skills, understand industry expectations and apply classroom learning in a real-world environment.
We are particularly proud that many of our T Level students have gone on to secure apprenticeships and employment opportunities within the wider construction industry.
From Work Experience to Apprenticeship
One of our most recent success stories is Keira Baker, who first joined INVVU for a week of school work experience at the age of 14.
Following her GCSEs, Keira progressed onto a T Level programme and returned to undertake her industry placement with our team. Having demonstrated enthusiasm, commitment and a genuine interest in the sector, we were delighted to welcome Keira back to INVVU as an Apprentice Project Manager.
Her journey highlights the value of providing young people with early exposure to industry and the opportunities that can develop when talent is identified and nurtured.
What to Expect
Whether you’re joining us for a single day, a week of work experience or a longer-term T Level placement, you’ll gain insight into how projects are delivered across multiple disciplines and sectors.
Students may have the opportunity to:
- Experience different areas of the business
- Work alongside experienced professionals
- Develop professional workplace skills
- Gain exposure to live projects and project teams
- Learn about different career pathways within the built environment
- Explore routes into apprenticeships, higher education and professional qualifications
Interested in a Placement?
We consider enquiries from schools, colleges, students and parents throughout the year and aim to accommodate placements wherever possible, subject to availability.
If you would like to learn more about work experience, T Level placements or early careers opportunities at INVVU, we’d love to hear from you.
