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🎓 International Career Programme in Construction, Infrastructure and Oil & Gas

£10,000.00

📅 Next intakes:

• 38th Edition: 16 October 2025 – Manchester (UK)

• 39th Edition: 26 September 2026 – Brussels (Belgium)

💼 100% guaranteed practical placement (1000 hours, 5 months) in Italy or other countries abroad (excluding the UK)

🎓 International Career Programme in Construction, Infrastructure and Oil & Gas

The Construction & Infrastructure Pathway, for over 22 years, is a postgraduate professional programme designed to guide engineering and architecture graduates towards a global career in the construction, infrastructure, energy and oil & gas industries.

The programme combines a highly practical approach with strategic exposure to real industry dynamics.

🧭 Phase 1 – International Orientation Experience

Held in Brussels (39th Edition) or Manchester (38th Edition), this first phase offers:

  • Professional insights from industry leaders
  • Technical workshops and project simulations
  • Visits to companies and construction sites
  • Career coaching and networking sessions

  • Cultural visits to iconic cities and historical sites — an opportunity to experience the international, multicultural and multiracial dimension of the programme firsthand

This is not an academic or university-based course, but a structured professional orientation experience designed to prepare graduates for direct entry into the job market.

🏢 Phase 2 – Guaranteed Practical Placement

Participants complete a 5-month (1000-hour) full-time internship with one of Dirextra’s partner companies, located in Italy or other international locations (excluding the UK).

Placement roles may include:

  • Site Engineer
  • Construction Planner
  • Project Controller
  • Technical Office Specialist
  • Junior Project Manager

🌍 Global Training. Real Opportunities.

The International Construction & Infrastructure Programme is developed in close collaboration with leading multinational companies operating in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America, ensuring participants gain direct exposure to real industry challenges and career opportunities

The Programme Construction & Infrastructure  is delivered with the support of leading multinational companies operating worldwide.

With over 2,300 graduate engineers, Dirextra alumni have contributed to major infrastructure and energy projects across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.

“There is no growth without engineers.”

🏗️ Practical Industry Placement

The programme includes 5 months (1,000 hours) of hands-on, full-time training on active construction or oil & gas projects.

🛏️ Accommodation is provided by the hosting company (not applicable to head office placements).

🚀 Launch Your Career in Infrastructure & Energy

Dirextra is a recognised leader in postgraduate professional training for the construction, infrastructure, and energy sectors.

📅 Upcoming Editions

  • 38th Edition → Starting 16 October 2025 – first phase in Manchester (UK)
  • 39th Edition → Starting 26 September 2026 – first phase in Brussels (Belgium)

📩 Applications Now Open

Send your application to: master@dirextra.com

🇮🇹 Sponsored Placement – Up to 70% Tuition Support

Thanks to the support of companies in the Construction and Oil & Gas sectors, eligible candidates can benefit from a sponsored placement, where up to 70% of the tuition fee is covered by the hiring companies.

✅ No age or income restrictions

✅ Tuition reduced from €10,000 to €3,000

✅ Placement and on-site training included

✅ Travel and accommodation during work experience provided by the company

✅ Limited spots available


🎓 This is not a university scholarship — it’s a real opportunity to access a professional training and job placement programme co-financed by companies looking to hire.

📩 To apply or request more information: master@dirextra.com

 

💼 Employment Opportunities

This programme is supported by leading international companies in the Construction, Infrastructure, and Oil & Gas sectors, which actively engage with Dirextra to identify and recruit young engineering talent.

➡️ A 100% placement rate has been consistently achieved in previous editions.

This programme is backed by major international companies in the Oil & Gas and Construction Infrastructure sectors, who actively recruit young engineers.

➡️ 100% placement rate achieved in previous editions of the programme.

🏠 Accommodation

Accommodation is provided by the hosting company during the placement period, except in the case of office-based assignments.

🌍 International Placements & Work Visa

For placements in countries requiring a work visa, the host company may opt to directly employ the candidate and sponsor the necessary documentation.

🔍 Key Topics & Practical Focus Areas

Key areas explored during the orientation and placement phases include:

  • Construction & Oil & Gas company structures and strategies
  • Tendering and international procurement
  • Project management and lifecycle planning (PMI-compliant)
  • Cost control and Primavera P6 planning
  • Contract management and FIDIC standard contracts
  • Risk management and people management
  • Tunnelling (TBM) and petroleum engineering
  • QHSE for worksites in construction and oil & gas

These focus areas are covered through practical exposure, workshops, and interaction with industry professionals.

👨💼 Industry Experts & Mentors

Participants benefit from the guidance of professionals actively working in the field, including:

Entrepreneurs, Project Managers, Site Engineers, HR and Legal Advisors from our partner companies, who share real case studies, project briefings, and operational insights throughout the programme.

🎓 Requirements, Procedures and Application

Who can apply:

The programme is primarily intended for graduates in Civil and Mechanical Engineering.

However, applications from all engineering backgrounds will be considered.

🎯 Important:

Seats are limited. Admission is based on academic qualifications and suitability for placement.

📩 Submit Your Application

Send your application to: master@dirextra.com

📞 If you’d like to speak to us, our staff will return your call within 24 hours.

  • Ing. Carmen Andre’ (UK mobile): +44 7765 796588
  • Ing. Elisa Ferrò (Italy mobile): +39 392 3338114

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