Placement
Closes in 14 days
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake an industrial placement in Strategic Water Services, working on policy, strategy, economics, engineering, and asset management.
- Gain experience collaborating with global experts and contributing to client advice and thought leadership.
- Must be studying towards a relevant Bachelors or Masters degree in a water-related discipline.
- Placement start date: 1 September 2027. Applications close: 12 November 2026.
About the Role
This industrial placement offers the opportunity to join Arup's dynamic and growing Strategic Water Services team. You will work alongside leading practitioners in the water sector, contributing to innovation and excellence for clients.
What You'll Do
- Work across strategy, regulation, resilience, investment planning, engineering, and asset management within the water sector.
- Collaborate with experts from Arup's global network.
- Generate advice for city and infrastructure clients on policy, regulatory, asset management, and engineering issues.
- Contribute to thought leadership, business development, and client engagement.
- Benefit from formal training and support for your development.
Requirements
- Currently studying towards a Bachelors in Water, Process Engineering, Civil and/or Environmental Engineering, Geography, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Geophysics, OR a Masters or post-graduate Degree in a similar Water related discipline.
- Studying a course accredited by ICE, CIWEM or equivalent.
- Interest in the water sector, with a high-level appreciation of regulation, business planning, and long-term investment.
- Motivation to address climate resilience, environmental improvement, water security, affordability, and sustainability challenges.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use and interpret data, evidence, and research.
- Appreciation of complex systems and the need to balance technical, environmental, social, economic, and regulatory factors.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work within small project teams.
- Curiosity, initiative, and an organized approach.
Core Attributes
- Changemakers: Passion for sustainable development.
- Innovative minds: Critical thinkers who embrace new ideas.
- Growth seekers: A growth mindset, eager to learn.
- Adaptable adventurers: Ready to take on challenges.
Key Dates
- Start Date: 1 September 2027
- Advert Closing Date: 12 November 2026
Note: Applications may close early due to high volume. Early application is recommended.
What We Offer
- Competitive, fair, and equitable pay.
- A career where you can belong, grow, and thrive.
- Benefits supporting health and wellbeing.
- Wide range of learning opportunities.
- Opportunities to make an impact.
- Profit Share scheme.
- Flexible working approach.
- Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance, and Income protection cover (for permanent members).
- Access to flexible benefits.