12-Month Work Placement - Project Manager

Poutrix; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis is offering a paid Intern & Placement programme designed to give you hands-on insight into our work and help you develop skills within your chosen field. Supported by signposted training, the programme follows Arcadis' core values, giving you technical training and support to grow personally and professionally while with us.

You will be exposed to real projects and clients during a 10-12‑week internship or a 12‑month placement.

Qualifications

• Working towards a degree in Construction or Engineering related field.
• Resilience, creativity, analytical thinking and teamwork are valued Arcadian skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Willing to travel and stay away from home when required (virtual working may be embraced).

Responsibilities

• Support project planning, scheduling and budgeting across projects.
• Assist with developing project plans and timelines from inception to completion.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and communicate with clients clearly.
• Learn project management best practices and develop leadership skills.
• Contribute to sustainable and digitally-enabled project delivery.

Skills

Resilience

Creativity

Analytical thinking

Team player

Education

BSc or MSc in Construction or Engineering

Job description

Application Closing Date: 6th November 2026 - Please note we reserve the right to close roles sooner, so Early Application is encouraged.

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

Role description:

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.

Role accountabilities:

• Project Management - As a project manager, you will play a vital role in supporting the delivery of innovative and sustainable projects across sectors such as infrastructure, buildings, water, and the environment. Working alongside experienced professionals, you will help plan, coordinate, and manage project activities from inception to completion.
• You'll be responsible for assisting with project planning, scheduling and budgeting, supporting the development of project plans and timelines and helping to monitor budgets and track progress. You will work with multidisciplinary teams, facilitating clear and effective communication with both team members and clients as well an embracing sustainability and digital innovation.
• This is an excellent opportunity to learn project management best practices, develop technical and leadership skills, and contribute to projects that make a positive impact on people and the planet.
• Accepted Degrees:
  • Working towards BSc or MSc Construction or Engineering related degree such as Construction Project Management, Civil Engineering or Project Management.
  • We also will consider candidates from a non-accredited background who show particular interest in our industry. Candidates with courses such as Law, Management and Business related degrees are welcome to apply and be considered for our graduate programme.

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)

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.