Environmental Services Intern, Summer 2027 (Birmingham, UK)

Burns & McDonnell; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is offering a summer 2027 internship in Birmingham, supporting Environmental Services. The role involves filing, data entry, and data analysis to assist project teams, with opportunities to present solutions to concerns and participate in improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate is pursuing a Bachelor's in Environmental Science or related field, with a strong academic record (2.1+), solid communication skills, and a willingness to grow within the organization.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Biology or related degree from an accredited program.
• Minimum of a 2.1 strongly preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Self-motivated and eager learner, with an aptitude to grow and develop within the field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with tasks that may include filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, Power Point presentation.
• Assist with responses to general questions.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts by collecting and analyzing data.
• Present solutions to concerns.
• Research solutions to project concerns; analyze and recommend solutions to problems.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelors in Environmental Science

2.1 degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Description

Chart your own course and change the world — with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We’re looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It’s those kinds of people who’ve helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, construction and consulting solutions. Today, we’re a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 75 offices worldwide and recognized as the global leader in the industry.

An Intern will work collaboratively with our teams to support a Burns & McDonnell Department, Global Practice or Regional Office. This position will provide support and assistance with requests in support of the business strategy.

The Environmental Services group is responsible for the full life cycle of infrastructure development, from permitting new projects, to the remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater. This opportunity is for a summer 2027 internship.

• Assist with tasks that may include filing, scanning, data entry, documentation, Power Point presentation.
• Assist with responses to general questions.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts by collecting and analyzing data.
• Present solutions to concerns.
• Research solutions to project concerns; analyze and recommend solutions to problems.
• Assist with ad hoc projects as assigned by managers.
• Minimum of a 2.1 strongly preferred.
• Involvement on campus or in the community preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

• Pursuit of Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Biology or related degree from an accredited program.
• Minimum of a 2.1 strongly preferred.
• Prior internship and/or related consulting experience preferred.
• Actively involved in campus, community or other volunteer activities or organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs, including, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Self-motivated and eager learner, with an aptitude to grow and develop within the field.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

Job

Intern

Primary Location

GB-Birmingham, UK-Birmingham

Schedule

Full-time

Travel

Yes, 5 % of the Time