🏗️ From Graduation to Construction Site: How Dirextra Placement Works Across Borders

Turning a degree into a meaningful career can be a challenging journey — especially in the construction, oil & gas, and infrastructure sectors. The gap between academic training and the realities of complex, international projects is wide. That’s exactly where Dirextra’s graduate placement model makes the difference.

In this article, we explain how our unique structure — combining classroom learning with guaranteed placement — helps young professionals bridge that gap, gain real experience, and enter the workforce with confidence.

👉 This article follows our previous post on why more Italian engineers are choosing to study abroad.

A Practical Master for Real-World Projects

Unlike traditional academic programs, the Dirextra Master in Construction, Oil & Gas & Infrastructure is designed with a single goal: to prepare engineers, architects, economists, and legal professionals for real jobs in real companies.

🧭 The structure is simple and effective:

• 3 months of full-time classroom training (500 hours) in Manchester
• 5 months of guaranteed paid internship (1000 hours) with a partner company in Italy or abroad

Students are trained in:

• Public procurement and international contract models (e.g. FIDIC, NEC)
• Project management tools and site operations
• Sustainability and ESG integration in public works
• Soft skills for multicultural teams and leadership roles

Where Does Placement Happen?

Our partner network spans across:

• Italy (major construction and energy firms)
• UK, Middle East, and Africa
• Contractors involved in railways, ports, highways, renewable energy, and smart cities

The internship period is guaranteed, and the student’s placement is tailored to their profile, language skills, and availability for mobility.

🎓 Explore the full structure of our international programmes

It’s Not Just Training. It’s a Career Launchpad.

Many of our alumni are now working in:

• Large infrastructure sites in Europe and Africa
• Project management roles in engineering consultancies
• Procurement, planning, or technical direction units of leading contractors

🗣️ “After my classroom period in Manchester, I started working with a top contractor in Northern Italy. It was the turning point for my career.”

– Elisa D., Dirextra alumna

The transition from student to site engineer is smoother, faster, and supported by a team that knows the industry inside out.

Free for Graduates from Puglia (Thanks to Regional Funding)

If you’re a graduate resident in Puglia, you may be eligible for a full scholarship under the Pass Laureati Puglia program. This means that your participation in the Dirextra Master could be completely free, including:

• Tuition fees
• Travel and accommodation support
• Living expenses during the classroom phase

🎓 This opportunity is valid for engineering, architecture, economics and law graduates — and it’s one of the most effective ways to internationalise your profile without financial pressure.

👉 Find out how to apply through Pass Laureati

Final Thoughts: From Theory to Practice, With No Gaps

Building a bridge between your degree and a fulfilling career in global infrastructure requires more than lectures. It takes exposure to real projects, structured mentorship, and direct access to companies that hire.

That’s what Dirextra offers — and that’s what makes the difference.

👉 Apply now and launch your international engineering career