Location
Bristol

Hours
Full Time - 12-month placement

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. With over 34,000 people in more than 30 countries, we are dedicated to improving quality of life. Our paid Intern & Placement programme offers a hands-on insight into our work and helps develop skills and knowledge within your chosen field. Supported by signposted training, the programme is based on Arcadis’ core values, providing both technical training and support to help you grow personally and professionally during your placement.

In this role, you will join the Flood Risk and Hydrology team, which supports all parts of the Arcadis business in addressing the pressures of urbanisation and a changing climate. You will work alongside hydrologists and flood modelling experts to deliver flood mapping projects, flood risk assessments, reservoir flood studies, and water environment EIA and consenting studies. Projects vary from infrastructure developments to renewable energy schemes for a diverse range of clients.

The placement duration is 12 months, during which you will gain exposure to real projects and clients, immersing yourself in a variety of experiences to develop your career in flood risk and hydrology engineering.

Experience
You will be working towards a degree in a relevant subject such as Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science, Water Resources, or Engineering Hydrology. No prior professional experience is required, but you should demonstrate resilience, creativity, analytical thinking, and teamwork skills.

About you
Excellent communication skills and the ability to use your technical knowledge to influence and consult stakeholders are essential. You should be willing to travel and stay away from home when required, although virtual working is embraced where possible. A proactive attitude and eagerness to learn are highly valued.

Qualifications
Accepted degrees include BEng, MEng, or MSc in Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Science, Water Resources, or Engineering Hydrology. You should be actively pursuing one of these qualifications during the placement.