Key Takeaways
- Gain hands-on experience in ground investigation consultancy over a 10-12 week paid internship.
- Work on real projects and clients, developing technical expertise and professional skills.
- Undertake site-based investigations, data collection, report writing, and safety training.
- Must be working towards a relevant degree (Geology, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, etc.) and hold a UK driving licence.
About the Role
Our paid Intern & Placement programme is designed to give you a hands-on insight into the work we do as a company and help to develop skills and knowledge within your chosen field. Supported by signposted training, the programme is based on Arcadis’ core values, giving you both technical training and support to help you develop both personally and professionally whilst with us. You will be exposed to real projects and clients and given a range of experiences to immerse yourself into over the course of your 10–12-week internship or 12-month placement.
As a specialist and science graduate joining GROW you will specialise from day one in your chosen discipline. Working in teams of consultants you’ll be responsible for your own deliverables, liaising with clients, and given every opportunity to build your skillsets and technical expertise. You’ll work on a range of environmental and planning projects which may include major infrastructure, urban regeneration and community focussed projects that will expose you to a variety of challenges and technical specialists.
Role Accountabilities
Ground Investigation
As part of the Ground Investigation Contracting discipline within our multi-award-winning Site Evaluation and Restoration team you will undertake site-based ground investigations to collect data on the nature and quality of ground conditions to support a large range of property and infrastructure development schemes.
As early as possible, you will be encouraged to be on site, shadowing experienced engineers in the field, on to supervising your own ground investigations, or acting as part of a team on larger projects, and you will be instrumental in delivering our projects to the high standards we uphold. In order to deliver your work safely and to the highest quality, you will be guided through obtaining relevant safety qualifications with the support of your line manager, as well as undertaking soil and rock logging training under the guidance of our experienced geologists.
Site work plays a huge part in your early-stage development in this area, and alongside this you will have the opportunity to produce reports, Health and Safety documentation and ensure that you develop a strong appreciation for the commercial and project planning aspects of ground investigation practice.
Qualifications & Experience
- You will be working towards a degree in a relevant subject.
- You will demonstrate typical Arcadian skills including Resilience, Creativity, Analytical Thinking and being a Team Player.
- You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to use your technical knowledge to influence and consult stakeholders.
- Willing to travel and stay away from home when required (where possible we embrace virtual working).
- Hold a full driving licence which allows you to drive in the UK.
- Comfortable with Site based working, when required for projects.