Technical Designer - Summer Internship - Newcastle

Job Description

Technical Designer - Summer Internship - Newcastle

Location - Newcastle Gosforth
Start date - 23rd June 2025
Duration - 10 weeks
Salary £24,500

You’re not just looking for a career, you’re looking to make a difference.

Millions of people rely on us every day to help them live their lives, power their businesses, and keep their public services running. We connect friends to family, clients to colleagues, people to possibilities. We keep the wheels of business spinning, and the emergency services responding. And we use the power of technology to help solve big challenges, like climate change and cyber security.

From day one, you’ll have a voice at BT Group. You’ll get stuck in to tough challenges, pitch in with ideas, make things happen. You won’t be alone: we’ll be there with help and support through your learning and development. You’ll make great friends, discover new talents, and feel part of something exhilarating.

This is your chance to make a real difference to the world. Grab it.

About this role

Are you interested in being part of a team that shapes how customer networks are transformed to meet business challenges? What about being responsible for designing data network solutions for customers globally?

On our Technical Designer Summer Internship, you’ll develop skills across multiple technologies from LAN/WAN and SDWAN to Cloud Contact Centres. You’ll have hands on experience in generating real value for our customers, ensuring we transform and provide a world-class network design and delivery experience, whilst keeping timelines, cost and quality in mind.

You’ll get the chance to work with experienced technical designers, to develop a full understanding of how our products and services enable businesses to operate effectively and securely - supporting our purpose of using the power of communication to connect for good.

You’ll get stuck in to tough challenges, pitch in with ideas, make things happen. You won’t be alone: we’ll be there with help and support, learning and development. You’ll make great friends, discover new talents, and feel part of something exhilarating.

.

Duration – 10 weeks from 23rd June until end of August.

Location – Newcastle

Entry Requirements

You should be in the penultimate year of an undergraduate degree course and on track to achieve a minimum 2.2 in a relevant STEM degree.

Preferred STEM degree

• Applied Computer Science
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Networking
• Computer Science
• Computer Science with Cyber Security
• Computer Science with Mobile and Secure Systems
• Computer Science with Distributed Systems and Networks
• IT and Computer Science
• Network Security
• Telecommunications

Security Clearance – Successful applicants may be required to undertake security clearance.

Salary

£24,500 per annum pro rata

About BT Group

With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We’ve brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.

We’re a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it’s not just the technology that matters, it’s what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.

We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.

As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.

Don't meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.

How to Apply

It’s easy to apply online: you just need to answer a few questions about your current or predicted qualifications and upload a copy of your previous certificates and passport. As part of our process you will be asked to complete an online assessment and pre-recorded video interview, before attending one of our virtual assessment centre days. After this you will be invited to meet with your future team and will have the opportunity to ask any questions you might have about the role and the type of work you might be doing.

BT Customer Contact Centre,
Gosforth Park Way,
Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 8ET

#INTENG24