Digital Internship Opportunity: Structural Insulated Panel (SIPs) Design Internship
Reference Number: 301MSSE
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Bransgore, Hampshire, BH23 8EA
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The Business:
We are a growing SIPs (Structural Insulated Panel) design and installation company with a small but dynamic design team. We are looking for a motivated University Intern to join us for several months, supporting our design, estimating, and project delivery teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a specialist area of sustainable construction and develop practical skills in BIM, design systems, and project workflows.
What you’ll be doing:
- Assisting our design team (Revit + specialist SIPs plugin) with:
- Updating and maintaining our 2D detail library within Revit
- Supporting design meetings with architects and clients
- Helping to improve and update design templates and systems
- Supporting the development of product information documents (graphic design and presentation tasks)
- Working with our Estimator using Blubeam and custom online estimating tools to prepare job quotes
- Reviewing production drawings to produce Bills of Quantities for materials and fixings
- Exploring opportunities to improve workflows through automation (e.g. Revit programming, Zapier integrations, API/webhook automations)
What you’ll gain:
- Practical experience in Revit (2D and 3D modelling with SIPs)
- Exposure to real-world architectural and client design meetings
- Insights into estimating and project costing workflows
- Skills in BIM template management and systems development
- Experience with automation and digital workflows in construction
- Mentorship from our design and estimating teams in a collaborative environment
About you:
- Currently studying Architecture, Architectural Technology, Engineering, or a related field
- Familiarity with Revit (essential)
- Interest in modern methods of construction and sustainable building systems
- Bonus skills (not essential):
- Graphic design (Canva, Adobe or similar)
- Blubeam or estimating tools
- Knowledge of Zapier or similar automation platforms
This is a hands-on role where you’ll work closely with our permanent design staff and gain valuable industry experience.