Industrial Placement - R+D - Technical Conformity

Salary: £24,327

Duration: 12 month contract                                                                                                  

Start Date: 17th August 2026
Location: Based in Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 3PL.

Work Arrangement: Onsite (with the possibility of international travel opportunities)

Entry Requirements: See ‘What we’re looking for’ section

Our Industrial Placement Programme:

As part of Bentley’s annual Early Careers intake, you’ll join a community of around 75 trainees including Industrial Placements, Graduates, and Apprentices.

During your placement, you’ll be based at our Bentley Campus "Dream Factory". Click here to visit our virtual tour. Alongside hands-on work experience, you’ll also benefit from:

• CSR and outreach activities
• Opportunities to participate in charity events, community projects, and social committees
• Masterclasses, development workshops, and social events
• Inclusivity networks and peer support groups
• Placements and rotations across different areas of the business that interest you

About the role:

As an Industrial Placement Student at Bentley, you will play a key part in Bentley’s journey to creating extraordinary vehicles for our customers. Based out of our state-of-the-art headquarters in Crewe, you will:

• Gain valuable experience in Vehicle Type Approval and Certification requirements,
• Gain a good understanding of our fantastic products and cutting edge technology,
• Understand the key differences between UNECE, EU and GB type approval and Self Certification,
• Have the opportunity to gain an insight into a number of other roles within the Technical Conformity department, such as Legislation surveillance, Emissions certification, Fleet management, Change management and Product and Environmental conformity.

Your main responsibilities include:

• Supporting the planning, preparation and conduct of vehicle safety testing,
• Generating type approval application documentation on behalf of Bentley,
• Undertaking conformity checks of first to market production vehicles,
• Taking ownership for the delivery of market delivery documentation,
• Working collaboratively with teams in R&D to support the development of approval strategies for Bentley products,
• Supporting the whole team to achieve the quality objective of ‘right first time’, by peer reviewing documentation prior to release to ensure it is correct.

About the Department:

The product certification team is responsible for obtaining the necessary safety related UNECE, EU and GB approvals required to enable sale of our vehicles in Bentley Markets. From Brakes testing, Cyber Security, Electrical Safety to Crash Testing. Working with external Technical Services and test facility providers to compile all of the evidence required to demonstrate compliance with Type Approval legislation.

The team also works with market contacts around the world to ensure the relevant compliance evidence is provided to every Bentley market. This enables the sale and registration of our products worldwide.

The wider Technical Conformity department ensures the business is kept up to date with the latest legislative development worldwide, manages cutting edge emission test facilities, stays on top of product hardware and software changes and ensures the business conforms to Product and Environmental requirements throughout its lifecycle.

What we are looking for:

The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in the following degrees: Electrical, Mechanical, Automotive Aeronautical Engineering and Environmental Science, Product Law, Compliance and Process Management. 

Skills required for the role:

• Problem Solving,
• Attention to Detail,
• Teamwork,
• Appetite for Complexity,
• Resilience,
• Great Communication.

What we offer:

As an Industrial Placement you will have access to the following benefits:

• A starting salary of £24,327
• Support from our Early Careers team and 121 manager mentorship
• 35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
• Learning and development opportunities

Right To Work:

To be eligible for an Early Careers programme you must have a legal right to work in the UK for the duration of the placement or graduate scheme. We welcome students who have Settled Status, a Tier 4 Visa, or a Graduate Visa. We are unable to offer sponsorship for our Early Careers positions. 

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Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered. 

We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.

Working at Bentley

To learn more about what life is like working at Bentley, and our assessment process view our Candidate Pack here.

Closing date: 14th November 2025.

We aim to progress to online assessments in December and offer by the end of the month.

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