🌍 Build Your Career. Globally.
Since 2003, Dirextra Ltd has been empowering engineers, economists and technical professionals through international professional development programmes that combine hands-on industry exposure with direct access to top-tier companies in the construction, energy and infrastructure sectors.
✅ What Makes Our International Programmes Unique?
🏗️ Industry-Focused
Designed specifically for the construction, infrastructure sectors, in partnership with leading Italian and multinational companies.
🌍 International Briefing Experience
Over the years, our programmes have taken place in key European cities such as Manchester (UK), Brussels (Belgium), Malta, Milan and Rome — offering participants a blend of professional engagement and cultural experience.
These engagements include technical insights, company presentations and networking sessions — not formal academic courses.
🤝 Guaranteed Professional Placement
Each participant completes a five-month (1,000-hour) placement with one of Dirextra’s partner companies, located in Italy or other countries outside the UK.
🎯 Real Career Outcomes
Over 90% of participants secure qualified employment within months of completing the programme.
👨💼 Who Should Apply?
We offer two tracks based on academic background:
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Engineering & Architecture graduates
→ International Programme in Construction & Infrastructure
Economics, Finance or Business graduates
→ Controllers Programme – Project Control & Cost Management in Construction & Energy
📝 Admissions & Requirements
🎓 A university degree in a relevant technical or economic discipline
💬 Good knowledge of English (all activities are conducted in English)
📄 CV, motivation letter, and academic transcripts required
📅 Applications are open year-round. Limited spots per edition.
💼 A Strong Network of Industry Sponsors
Our long-standing partnerships with leading Italian construction and engineering firms — including Webuild, Ghella, Rizzani de Eccher, Sicim, Bonatti, Salcef, Trevi and Cimolai — ensure real professional opportunities and international exposure for all participants.
These companies have sponsored Dirextra since 2003 and continue to host our participants for placements and often hire them upon completion of the programme.
🌍 Why Manchester & Brussels?
📍 Manchester (UK)
An international city with a strong culture of engineering, construction and innovation.
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Easily accessible from across Italy and Europe
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Professional orientation and networking activities take place here (no formal instruction or study – fully ETA/Visitor Visa compliant)
📍 Brussels (Belgium)
A European hub for international business and institutions.
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Strategically located in the heart of Europe
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Ideal for networking with multinational organisations and EU-based companies
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Host city for selected editions of our International Briefing Phase
📥 Ready to Take the Next Step?