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Data Science & Software Engineer Summer Internship

Frazer-Nash Consultancy
Leatherhead
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Data Science & Software Engineer Summer Internship

Role locations: Manchester, Leatherhead, Burton and Bristol  

Start Date: 29th June 2026

Role Closing Date: 11th January 2026

Contract length: 8-12 weeks 

Who We Are?

Frazer-Nash are an engineering, systems and technology consultancy. Through our meaningful innovations, our experts support organisations make lives safe, secure, sustainable and affordable.

In a nutshell, engineering consultancy is all about providing advice to positively impact our clients’ projects and businesses and the wider world around us.

Why Frazer-Nash?

The world and our clients have lots of problems and we get a kick out of finding digital and data solutions to these problems. As a Summer Intern, you will typically be supporting on multiple projects simultaneously, managing your time and accruing a wealth of experience and skills. Hence, no two days in Frazer-Nash will be the same.

As a Data Science and Software Summer intern you’ll be surrounded by experts in our teams and from our customers, covering software, data, modelling and simulation and in a range of other fields – whether it’s product design, control systems design or human sciences, we’re an interesting bunch.

The role

This is a Data Science and Software Internship within our Digital stream at Frazer-Nash. You could be joining one of our software, data science, cloud, modelling, analytics or information systems teams. You could be working across any of our markets, including defence, energy, transport, government and others.

The role is looking for enthusiastic, open and curious minded people, who enjoy to problem solve. We are looking to create digital professionals who, like us, are committed to finding real-world solutions and delivering projects for our clients.

We are looking for creative, organised, innovative problem solvers, who can solve complex problems. We embrace diversity, innovation and collaboration at Frazer-Nash and provide the opportunity for people like you to work on projects that make a difference to our world.

We’re Looking For People Who Can Become

  • A creator: Our projects solve problems that customers have today, some of these turn into solutions that we can re-use as products. You will have the vision for how to re-use your work to solve bigger problems in the future. Given a blank sheet of paper we are looking for candidates who are able to create the new and the different.
  • A collaborator: You will work in multi-disciplinary teams with other Frazer-Nash colleagues and our customers. You will be able to get along with others from different technical and social backgrounds and be part of a team which is more capable than the sum of its parts.
  • An adapter: Ability to adapt to different and complex situations and manage your time to meet competing demands.
  • A multi-tasker: You will work on multiple projects concurrently and quickly take responsibility for delivery of different elements. Your responsibilities will grow year-on-year, as you grow in capability. You will have the ability to manage your own time to handle competing demands to meet deadlines.
  • A problem solver: You will solve many different technical problems, seeing them from different perspectives and finding solutions which put the customer at the heart of our work. Often our clients aren’t aware of what outcomes best suit their requirements. You will have the ability to explore different options for our clients to ensure we deliver the best outcomes.

You will need to have obtained a 2:1 Degree or higher (or equivalent/experience) with a related Engineering, Computer Science or relevant scientific bias. You will ideally be in your penultimate year of your degree. 

Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and will be required to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

Our recruitment process: 

Step 1: Application - CV submission  

Step 2: Measure Potential - Arctic Shores’ task-based assessment. You will be asked to complete some exciting, engaging tasks which will enable us to get to know you better! In return, you’ll receive a personalised feedback report.  

Step 3: Video Interview - Situation based & technical questions that are related to the important criteria needed to be successful on the role.  

Step 4: Explore Interview – This one-hour virtual/in-person interview includes the opportunity to learn about what we do and find out more about what a career at Frazer-Nash has to offer. You will also be asked a combination of competency and technical questions.  

Step 5: Decision/Feedback - You will receive feedback no matter the outcome of your final interview.  



Here's what we offer:  

  • The opportunity to join and learn with a team that’s both enthusiastic and encouraging.   
  • An attractive salary: £25,000 pro rata 
  • 25 days holiday + the opportunity to buy 5 days.   
  • A company that has its heart in the right place and a welcoming work culture.   
  • Hybrid working with flexibility around life outside of work.   
  • Company pension scheme.   
  • Private healthcare membership + wellbeing support.   
  • Bonus scheme linked into company performance.   
  • Support and mentoring on route to achieving professional accreditation.   
  • Paid membership fees to a professional institution.   
  • Early career teams and office socials.   

 And a whole host more...  

Our benefits and offerings may change, subject to the terms of the contract you are entering into Frazer-Nash.

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