RED’s 2025 Summer Internship Highlights

At RED Engineering Design, we are committed to developing the next generation of engineers. This year, we launched our first summer internship programme, welcoming students into our offices to gain practical insight into the world of engineering consultancy - including exposure to high-profile projects such as Data Centres, which are at the forefront of our MEP and CSA work. 

For many, it was also their first introduction to Building Services - an exciting and fast-evolving field that is not always covered during university studies. 

Interns joined teams in both London and Bicester, contributing to live projects, developing new technical skills, and experiencing the collaborative culture that makes RED unique. We’re proud to share that this year’s internship programme was a remarkable success - and that several of our 2025 Summer Interns have been invited to return to RED in 2026 through our Graduate Programme. To capture their reflections, Niamh Faughnan, Skills and Talent Development Manager, spoke with our interns about their experiences, learning, and advice for other students considering a career in engineering. 

Maya joined the CFD team in London, where she applied her university learning to real-world projects for the first time. She had the chance to use new tools such as Cadence Reality, Navis, and Bluebeam, and worked closely with colleagues on CFD modelling tasks. 

Reflecting on the ‘eye-opening’ experience, Maya said: 

Ameera also spent her internship working on live projects in the London office, where she was introduced to new processes and tools such as Amtech and Dialux. Coming from a biomedical engineering background, the experience showed her how transferable her skills were while helping her build confidence in applying them to a new discipline. 

She described her summer at RED as a chance to grow both technically and professionally: 

Ameera highlighted how the environment at RED made her feel comfortable asking questions, taking on challenges, and stretching herself beyond her comfort zone. The mix of encouragement and guidance from colleagues helped her progress quickly. 

Looking ahead, she emphasised the exciting opportunities that exist in Building Services, particularly in response to global trends: 

What stood out to him most was RED’s strong focus on professional development. Through training sessions, mentorship, and continuous learning opportunities, he felt supported to grow both technically and personally - gaining a better understanding of what it takes to build a successful career within an engineering design consultancy.  

When asked what advice he would give to other students, Yaya encouraged them to take a closer look at Building Services: 

This year’s summer internship programme has been a fantastic success, with Maya, Ameera, and Yaya bringing energy, curiosity, and fresh perspectives to our teams in London and Bicester. Over the past 10 weeks, they’ve contributed meaningfully to live projects, gained hands-on experience, and developed skills that will serve them well in their future careers. 

Reflecting on the programme, Niamh Faughnan, Skills and Talent Development Manager, said: 

We’re excited to welcome some of our interns back in 2026 through our Graduate Programme and look forward to continuing to support and inspire the next generation of engineers. You can learn more about our Early Careers programmes on the Careers page.