Paid Internships

Start a paid internship with Heidelberg Materials and gain a fascinating insight into an exciting and rewarding career in the construction industry.

We’re one of the world’s largest suppliers of heavy building materials, employing 51,000 people at around 3,000 sites in over 50 countries.

Our core products are aggregates, cement, concrete, asphalt, which are used in some of the largest construction projects across the globe.

Our internships

We offer paid four to nine-week summer internships for undergraduates and graduate looking to gain experience in business and the building materials industry.

Our interns gain exposure to many areas of our business including quarry operations, cement operations, major projects, marine operations, recycling, commercial, business, strategy, sustainability and finance.

Our internships are a fast-track on to our graduate trainee manager programme and many participants enjoy successful careers with us.

For more details on what to include in your application and the recruitment process scroll down this page.

Click on a vacancy to apply.

Paid Internship - Ellistown
Paid Internship - Leeds
Paid Internship - Leeds
Paid Internship - South wales - Machen Quarry, Craig yr Hesg Quarry and Penderyn Quarry
Paid Internship - Syston
Paid Internship - Clitheroe
Paid Internship- Mold
Paid Internship - Wigan
Paid Internship - Frome

Here from our previous interns

• Charlie Owen - Chemistry
• Luca Galoppi - Quantity Surveying
• Belle Hyett - Accounting
• Matt Barratt - Strategy and Development

Exposure

On your internship you’ll be exposed to:

• Quarry operations: Gain practical experience in managing quarry operation. Learn about resource extraction, environmental management and operational efficiency. This includes all aspects of drilling, blasting and material processing, as well as health and safety compliance and environmental regulations.
• Cement operations: Develop a comprehensive knowledge of the cement manufacturing process from raw material extraction to final product. Get involved in quality control, production planning and equipment maintenance, and learn about optimisation, energy management and sustainability. 
• Major projects: Learn about the intricacies of securing new business and participate in bid preparation, proposal writing and contract negotiations. Gain experience in competitive analysis, pricing strategies and developing value propositions.
• Marine operations: Discover more about dredging, extraction, transportation and distribution of marine aggregates.
• Recycling: Learn more about how we are reusing our materials to create recycled construction products.
• Commercial: Delve into the commercial side of the business and learn about sales strategies, customer relationship management and market analysis. Work with the sales team to develop and implement sales plans, negotiate contracts and understand customer needs.
• Business: Understand more about our business operations and gain insight into strategic planning, financial management and business development. Work in various business functions including marketing, operations and supply. You will also be involved in project management and process improvements.
• Strategy: Work with senior leaders to analyse market trends, assess competitive landscapes and form long-term strategies that drive business growth. This includes strategic projects, mergers and acquisitions, as well as corporate planning.
• Sustainability: Learn more about our sustainability efforts, including reducing carbon emissions and implementing carbon capture technologies. Work on projects to improve resource efficiency and environmental performance and solutions to minimise our carbon footprint.
• Finance: Gain experience in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. You will be involved in financial reporting, investment evaluation and risk management, which drive many strategic business decisions.

Application and recruitment

Submit your application

• Apply for an internship on our vacancy site. Attach a cover and CV highlighting your qualifications, skills and experience, and reasons for applying to us.

Pre-recorded interview and online assessment

• If you are shortlisted, you’ll be invited to take part in a pre-recorded video interview and record your responses to a series of questions. This will help us assess your communication skills, motivation and how you align with our company values. You will also be asked to complete an online assessment to test your numerical, problem solving and technical skills.

Interview and insight day

• You’ll then be invited to an interview and insight day and be asked to prepare a 10-minute presentation on a relevant topic in advance, which will help us assess your research, communications and presentation skills. You will then attend an interview with two senior managers focusing on your skills, competencies and experience. Following the interview, you will have a chance to get a firsthand look at our industry and learn more about our business.

Application outcome

• We will contact you to let you know whether you are successful. Good luck!

If you would like to know about our internships, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@uk.heidlebergmaterials.com