Water - Catchment Science & Geomorphology Industrial Internship (Sep 2024)

About Arup UK

Arup is a well-known British professional global firm that offers customers planning, design, engineering, architectural, and advising services. The firm also offers technical consulting services such as fluid dynamics, geotechnical engineering, acoustic consulting, and lighting design.

Your role

As part of the Water Environmental and Catchment Science team:

• You will help the team in delivering professional advisory and technical services for a range of clients on schemes across the whole water cycle. Key areas the team works in include:
  • Catchment science and management
  • Flood and coastal risk management
  • Natural flood management
  • River restoration
  • River and reservoir engineering
  • Water resource management    
• You will assist in carrying out data analysis, baseline and feasibility assessments, field surveys, and option appraisals and designs for a range of river engineering and environmental enhancement schemes, using relevant software including desktop and mobile GIS applications. Through this, you will gain an understanding of the role of an environmental consultant in the Water industry and see firsthand how they operate in collaboration with partners, clients, and wider stakeholders.    
• From delivering critical new water infrastructure to advising on nature-based solutions and catchment restoration – the successful design, appraisal, and implementation of new schemes requires the integration of many disciplines.
• You will have the opportunity to work alongside expert Arup colleagues from other disciplines such as Ecologists, Hydrogeologists, Hydrologists and Hydraulic Modellers, Civil and Geotechnical Engineers, Landscape Architects, Environmental Consultants, and Project Managers.

Training & development

On this year-long Industrial Placement, you'll work alongside skilled professionals, and from day one you will be working on real-life meaningful projects - adding value to clients while exploring challenges with curiosity and creativity. You'll learn from others and begin creating your professional network ready for when you graduate. There are regular learning sessions with the leadership team, opportunities for site visits to local projects, and all kinds of social events that will support your learning and development. 

Benefits

Arup provides a great working environment along with the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Regular learning sessions with leaders
• Site visits to local projects
• Social events
• Professional networking opportunities
• Health & Wellbeing programs

Career progression

The company aims to welcome as many students back into its other programs, be that another internship or potential graduate position. This placement is the stepping-stone to your future. Depending on performance, there may be an opportunity to receive a permanent offer of employment upon graduating.

Work-life balance 

Arup has embraced a flexible work model, allowing its employees to choose their working days across a seven-day week. The company's hybrid model, known as Work Unbound, prioritizes flexibility in deciding how and where employees work. This shift towards permanent flexible working aligns with Arup's vision for a dynamic and resilient workplace.

Culture & vibe

Arup is an equal-opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. The company creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems while cultivating a sense of belonging for all.

About you

To apply for this role you need to have the following eligibility criteria:

• Candidates should be working towards a bachelor's and/or master's degree in Physical Geography, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or Civil Engineering (or equivalents), ideally with an orientation towards the water environment and river/catchment management.  
• Successful candidates will have strong communication and teamwork skills, personal drive, and an enthusiasm for problem-solving. 
• Having existing skills and/or an interest in digital software and applications, including GIS and computer coding languages and scripting, is favorable. 
• Arup is looking for people who are curious and ready to evolve how they think and work.

How to apply

The application process consists of the following stages:

• Online application form – basic details and application questions.
• Application review by a recruiter.
• Psychometric & ability assessments.
• Shortlisting
• A competency-based online Assessment Centre. These may vary depending on the role, but you’ll be given more information when you’re invited to attend.

Sources

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• arup.com