How Italian Engineers Can Build Global Careers (Starting from Manchester)

According to the OECD, international mobility is on the rise across all STEM fields — and engineering ranks at the top. The reasons are clear:

• Growing infrastructure projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
• Higher demand for engineers who speak English and understand global standards
• Competitive salaries and broader career paths
• Exposure to FIDIC contracts, ESG metrics, and digital construction tools

But going international requires preparation — and the right programme.

The Dirextra Industry Briefing & Placement Programme

At Dirextra, we offer a structured path for engineers who want to build international careers in the construction, energy, and infrastructure sectors.

🧭 Programme Structure:

• Phase 1 – International Briefing (500 hours): professional meetings, technical simulations, and company presentations held in selected European cities such as Rome, Milan, Malta, Manchester (UK) or Brussels (Belgium).
• Phase 2 – Guaranteed Placement (1,000 hours): a five-month full-time placement with one of Dirextra’s partner companies, all headquartered in Italy, operating on projects in Italy or abroad (UK excluded)

During the programme, participants gain exposure to:

• Public procurement and international contract models (FIDIC, NEC)
• Project management and digital construction tools (BIM)
• Sustainability and ESG integration in infrastructure projects
• Leadership and communication across multicultural teams

👉 Explore the Programme

What You’ll Learn (And Where It Takes You)

The master is designed for engineers in:

• Civil and structural engineering
• Industrial and energy engineering
• Environmental and infrastructure design
• Architecture and technical project roles

You’ll gain skills in:

• 📐 Project planning and execution
• 🌱 Sustainability and low-impact site management
• 🧾 International contracts and procurement
• 👥 Teamwork, leadership, and cross-cultural communication

And you’ll apply them directly during your placement phase with a leading Italian company.

Is It the Right Choice for You?

If you’re looking to:

• Work on large-scale international projects
• Join Global  Italian companies like Bonatti, Sicim, Webuild, Cimolai, etc
• Build a career in procurement, project control, or technical management
• Improve your English and global engineering competencies

…then this might be the smartest step you can take after graduation.

👉 Find out how to apply

Final Thoughts: From Italy to the World, One Project at a Time

The Italian engineering tradition is strong — but to stay competitive, it must evolve with international standards.

Dirextra bridges that gap, connecting technical excellence with global opportunity.

Your journey begins here — and it can take you anywhere.