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Company

We are the science and technology consultancy dedicated to solving the toughest challenges in healthtech, life science and deep tech.

TTP sits at the gateway between concept and commercial manufacture, using our expertise in science and engineering to find solutions for challenging technical world problems.

For nearly 40 years, we’ve worked with start-ups and established corporates to help shape a better future.

Discover more on Our Story page.

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Work

The work here will provide continuous opportunities to learn. From advancing precision cell therapies to engineering novel carbon capture systems, our projects often address significant global challenges.

You could be working on the technical parts of multiple projects. You’ll work both independently and as part of a wider team, updating clients on your progress and exploring new opportunities for the business.

You’ll be placed in one of our market teams alongside multidisciplinary colleagues, but you’ll also be able to pick up projects from across the business.

Discover more on our Case Studies page.

Development

Learning here is immersive and underpinned by tailored mentorship and training. You’ll be involved at every stage of technology and product development. From discovery and invention through to design and manufacture, you’ll deepen your expertise throughout each project journey.

With minimal hierarchy, our structure empowers everyone to make meaningful contributions; whether you’re an intern or an experienced project leader, your ideas will be heard. Because our project teams are made up of scientists and engineers from different disciplines, you’ll never stop learning from those around you (and they’ll keep learning from you).

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Culture

Our culture values curiosity, expertise, and the determination to make a difference.

Whether developing new innovations or repurposing existing technologies, you’ll have the freedom to take ownership of your work in the pursuit of extraordinary results.

This is a collective effort. You’ll find supportive, approachable colleagues ready to share knowledge and help discover solutions. It’s common to walk up to anyone’s desk with a question and leave with a fresh perspective. Connections across the business are also nurtured through our social clubs and activities.

Discover more on our Life at TTP page.


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Graduate and PhD Roles

From day one, you’ll step into a permanent role—nota fixed-term scheme—working on real, impactful projects in multidisciplinary teams. You will apply what you’ve learned from your degree every day to tackle complex challenges and develop pioneering solutions, all while gaining hands-on experience alongside seasoned experts.

You will partner with our ambitious clients, from start-ups to multinationals, all of whom are seeking to build a better future through technology. The variety of projects you can work on will allow you to be constantly learning and building new skills.

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Internships and Placements

Put your knowledge to the test and discover how far it can take you. As an intern, you’ll get hands-on experience working alongside experts from diverse disciplines, applying your insights to real-world challenges on projects that push technological boundaries. 

We offer a range of paid internships, from 8 weeks in the summer to longer placements. All our roles launch in September annually and are filled on a rolling basis. We suggest applying early to get the best chance of success. 

All our interns are considered for permanent roles during their internship, so it’s experience that can lead to a fulfilling career.

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Pre-University Scholarship Programme

Our Future Scholarship is designed to create opportunities in STEM for bright, passionate students from under represented backgrounds. Open to A-level students planning to study a STEM subject at university, it includes a week of work experience and a financial scholarship for those selected. 

During the work experience, you’ll shadow consultants, dive into day-to-day activities, and gain insights into a career in science and engineering. If you are selected for the scholarship, you’ll receive financial support towards maintenance for each year of your degree (up to 4 years).

Applications open in February every year, with work experience during Easter half term. If you would like to apply, please email scholarship@ttp.com to get an application form.

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From intern to consultant: Elisa's journey

“From a young age, I wanted to be an inventor because I loved taking things apart to see how they worked. So, when I was looking for internships, TTP’s emphasis on innovation and the breadth of projects I could learn about and work on stood out to me."

During my internship, I found myself contributing to client facing projects really quickly and taking on greater ownership and responsibility in projects than I thought possible on a summer internship.

I worked within the surgical tools and devices team, adding capabilities to devices and developing equipment for surgeons that could be safer and more accessible. I really enjoyed being able to walk through labs, seeing some of the vast number of projects running at the time, and asking colleagues what they were working on and how things worked.

What stood out to me during the internship was how everyone was so passionate and willing to share their knowledge about each project, and the freedom I was given to work on any project, in any area, across the whole company.

Today I feel lucky to say that I do one of my main hobbies as my job; my every day involves designing electronics, prototyping interesting electromechanical systems and inventing new technologies that help people.

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Career opportunities
Graduates

Graduates

This is a permanent role from day one rather than a scheme, you’ll hit the ground running and work within multi-disciplinary project teams to invent new products and technologies that make a difference to people’s lives within your first year.
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We have a flat structure at TTP which gives you the freedom to go further.
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We’ll help you, with both our support and resources, to take your ideas to clients, create intellectual property and develop products and services for the world. We always encourage curiosity.
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You’ll learn through doing
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You’ll start working on technical projects straightaway, learning from our experienced consultants and sharing your opinion. Immersion is the best development programme. We combine it with mentoring and a range of tailored training, all depending on what you want to explore. Everything you do here will develop you in your chosen direction. We trust you to manage your time and what areas of our business to focus on, from business development, technical expertise or project leadership.
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Choose your adventure
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Your career path at TTP is yours to shape, with our support to develop the areas that are important to you. We offer a range of pathways to support your career growth and being employee-owned, everyone has a say in our future. From discovery, invention and design to manufacture. You’ll be involved in every step of the development of technology. But you can also decide to focus on building business development or project leadership skills.

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Interns

Interns

Put the theory to the test and see where your knowledge can take you. You’ll work with colleagues of various disciplinary backgrounds on new technological frontiers. You’ll work with people from different disciplines and apply your insight to the real world.
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At TTP you’ll get variety, you could work on anything from working on life-changing medical devices to dissecting data; you’ll tackle complex problems inside and out of the lab. Within our flat structure, we value everyone’s contributions no matter how junior – your voice will be heard.
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We offer a range of paid internships from longer placements, to summer internships and PhD internships.
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All our opportunities are launched in September for a place in the program the following year. We recruit on a rolling basis until all of our spaces are filled, which typically happens around the new year. We recommend applying early for the best chance of success.
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We consider all our interns for graduate positions after the internship.

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Scholarship Program

Scholarship Program

Gain work experience, financial support, and invaluable insights during university.

Our Future Scholarship aims to promote access to opportunities in STEM by awarding work experience and a financial scholarship for bright and passionate STEM students from underrepresented backgrounds. Intended for students taking A levels and planning to go to university for a STEM subject.
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Work experience: a shortlist of candidates will join us for a week of work experience and see the inner workings of a science and engineering consulting firm.
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During the work experience, you can expect to shadow consultants during their day-to-day work, get immersed in TTP’s culture and join learning sessions on everything from how each area of engineering works in practice, to advice on applying for internships.
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Scholarship: If you are then selected to be a recipient of the scholarship, we will offer you a monetary grant for each year of your studies at university (up to 4 years), as well as the chance to be considered for a summer internship, and graduate role afterwards.
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Applications Open: February 2025
Work experience week: Easter half term

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Meet our people

Thriving at TTP

Make an impact

Join TTP to make a difference. Every day, you will be working on technology that furthers our understanding of what’s possible. In the words of one of our recent Year in Industry students, Nicki, working at TTP provides “lots of freedom and responsibility - you're contributing to something that matters”.

Make an impact

We focus our efforts on three main areas. These are Deep Tech, where we work on the latest software, automation and communications projects; Health Tech, where we work on the next medical devices transforming patient quality of life; and Life Science, where we make the tools that allow scientists to better detect and treat the deadliest diseases.
 
Whether it’s working on implantable devices to manage the symptoms of Parkinson’s or working on sustainable energy solutions. Every one of our projects helps people in the real world, so you can feel that you really are making a difference.

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Sports and social

We encourage people to build connections across the TTP Group by getting involved in our sports and social groups. Discover more here.

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Sports and social

We support an ever-growing list of activities.

From art club, to climbing groups, and even our own TTP rock band. We empower our people to be proactive and take their own initiative, but also support them in bringing their ideas to life.

So, if you join us and there’s not a club that fits your own interests, we’ll help you create one!

Running Club:

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Our award-winning campus

Our award-winning campus sparks creativity, fosters informal connections among colleagues, and equips our teams to develop the very best technology solutions. This uplifting and ecologically sustainable environment includes woodlands, hedgerows, ponds, and acres of wildflower meadows.

Diversity, equity & inclusion

Find out about our DEI strategy and the actions we’re taking to make a difference. Ensuring ours is a community where everyone feels welcomed and empowered.

Application process

The test

This will be based on the role discipline and will be similar to an exam question. For certain roles, we will use video interviews instead of a test.

The sceening call

We will talk through your interest in the opportunity and include some technical questions, so we can get to know you better. There will also be the chance to ask questions of your own.

The assessment day

This will involve two technical interviews and one group exercise. There will be a tour of our campus and labs and the chance to meet a current intern or grad. This is the final stage for internship candidates.

The final interview

If applying for a Graduate role, there will be an interview with the leaders of whichever team you are going to join to talk about your motivations and personal fit with the team.

Our vacancies

Apply your skills to solve real business needs. Work at the intersection of science, engineering and business. Invent. Create. Make an impact.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you offer Visa Sponsorship?

TTP can provide sponsorship for work visas if you are a foreign national who meets the UK Home Office criteria. We can also support with internship visas.

What can I expect from an internship at TTP?

As an intern at TTP, you will join one of our market teams, such as Biosensing or Autonomous. On your first day, you will be given a project and a mentor to help you settle in. From this point, you can volunteer for other projects across the whole company where your skills are a match, so you could find yourself involved in many different things.


High performance in your internship could lead to an offer of employment following the completion of your degree.

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Are internships at TTP paid?

Yes, we pay a competitive salary based on the norm locally. We also offer some great benefits, such as free lunch, accommodation exclusively for the summer internship, and a profit-related bonus for those students who stay for a year.

How will my career develop at TTP?

At TTP, your career development is in your hands, allowing you to grow in areas that align with your ambitions and interests.  


For those in Graduate Consultant roles, you might focus on advancing your technical expertise, leading projects, and/or honing your negotiation skills. We don’t adhere to traditional career ladders instead, we value your depth and breadth of development and contribution.

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What skills and qualifications do TTP look for in candidates?

Along with academic qualifications, commercial aptitude, and deep technical expertise, we also look for key traits that align with our values and work culture, such as curiosity, teamwork, drive, and determination. These qualities will help you thrive at TTP regardless of your position.

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What are TTP’s intern and graduate applications deadlines?

We recruit on a rolling basis with no deadlines, we fill places as we go, so the sooner you apply the better.

Our early career roles will typically be open for a few months starting in September, so apply if you see the role open. If the vacancy disappears a few days after you saw it, we’ve probably close to filling all our places, so if you’ve already applied you’ll be in active consideration but we can’t accept anymore new applications.

Typically, our summer internship is very competitive, but we often continue to look for year long placements for longer.

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How should I prepare for my interview at TTP?

It helps to revise the fundamental principles of yourdiscipline, as this will get you in the right mindset for your technicalinterview.


Graduates and interns will receivesome content to help with interview preparation. Please review this informationcarefully and let us know if you have any questions. 


To help your preparation, please read through the applicable specialism pages on our website.
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For the latest news and updates, you can follow our social media pages:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-technology-partnership/

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Can I apply for more than one programme or position?

You can apply for more than one position, however, for those that are similar, such as Electronics summer intern, Electronics Year in industry, we recommend picking the one you would prefer and then letting us know in the process that you’re open to both, as the process is often very similar.

Will TTP make reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates?

Please get in touch ahead of your interview if you require any reasonable adjustments. TTP’s campus is all on one level and is accessible to wheelchair users.