Location
Manchester

Hours
10–12 week internship or 12-month placement, full time

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 across more than 30 countries, we are dedicated to improving quality of life by solving complex challenges together.

Our paid Intern & Placement programme offers a hands-on insight into our work and supports your development within your chosen field. You will receive technical training and personal development opportunities based on Arcadis’ core values. Throughout your internship or placement, you will work on real projects and engage with clients, gaining valuable experience.

As a specialist and science graduate joining GROW, you will focus from day one on your chosen discipline. Working within teams of consultants, you will be responsible for your own deliverables, liaise with clients, and build your technical expertise.

You will contribute to a variety of environmental and planning projects, including major infrastructure, urban regeneration, and community-focused initiatives, exposing you to diverse challenges and specialist knowledge.

Role Accountabilities:
Within the Geo-Environmental / Land Quality discipline of our award-winning Site Evaluation and Restoration team, you will undertake site-based ground investigations to assess ground conditions for geological, geotechnical, soil contamination, and groundwater quality purposes. This data informs design decisions or environmental restoration projects aimed at returning sites to suitable use while protecting the environment.

As a student, you will participate in project teams performing site work such as soil and groundwater sampling, site supervision, desk-based research, and report writing.

Experience
Currently working towards a degree in a relevant subject such as Geology, Environmental Geoscience, Environmental Science, Geophysics, Chemistry, Environmental Consultancy or similar.
Demonstrated skills including resilience, creativity, analytical thinking, and teamwork.
Comfortable with site-based working and willing to travel and stay away from home when required (virtual working embraced where possible).

About you
Excellent communication skills with the ability to use technical knowledge to influence and consult stakeholders.
Motivated to develop professionally and personally within a collaborative environment.
Hold a full UK driving licence and be comfortable driving as required for projects.

Qualifications
Currently enrolled in or working towards a BSc or higher degree in a relevant discipline.
Strong technical foundation and eagerness to learn and contribute to environmental consultancy projects.