Niamh secures NI Water placement

Niamh secures NI Water placement

12 March 2025

AN aspiring engineer from Assumption Grammar School has been selected to take part in a highly sought after work experience programme at NI Water.

Niamh Mason is one of 20 young engineers from schools across Northern Ireland to participate in the second of three new hybrid work experience opportunities planned by the company.

This series, developed in partnership with the leading social mobility charity, Speakers for Schools, provides students aged 16-19 with the opportunity to gain invaluable insights into careers they are interested in.

Following the success of their first work experience session in November, which focused on science careers at NI Water, a place on the engineering programme was in great demand.

Students participated in two days of virtual sessions led by NI Water engineers, giving them a deeper understanding of the crucial role engineering plays in delivering water. This programme culminated in an in-person day at Dorisland Water Treatment Works, where students enjoyed a tour of the facility, and engaged in fun, hands-on challenges designed to illustrate how engineering is integral to the water delivery process.

NI Water’s Head of HR Operations, Helen Devlin, said she was “thrilled” to offer hybrid work experience opportunities to the next generation of engineers. 

“It’s been fantastic to see the students so engaged throughout the three-day programme,” she said.

“We have been able to give them a real taste of what a career in engineering in NI Water could look like. Not only do our programmes provide invaluable hands-on experience and insights from our award-winning teams, but they open doors for young people to explore exciting careers while promoting social mobility across Northern Ireland.”