Geo-Environmental Intern: Groundwork & Site Assessments

Arcadis; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadis offers a paid Intern & Placement programme to give hands-on insight into sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy on natural and built assets. You’ll work in Geo-Environmental projects within a dynamic team, delivering real deliverables, and gaining exposure to major infrastructure and urban regeneration assignments.

As a specialist joining GROW, you’ll develop technical expertise from day one, with training and mentorship to help you progress professionally during a 10–12‑week

Qualifications

• Currently working towards a degree in a relevant subject
• Demonstrate Arcadian skills: resilience, creativity, analytical thinking, teamwork
• Excellent communication and ability to influence and consult stakeholders
• Willing to travel and stay away from home; virtual working encouraged where possible
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Comfortable with site-based working when required

Responsibilities

• Undertake site-based ground investigations to determine ground conditions for geological/geotechnical assessment, soil contamination and groundwater quality.
• Contribute to environmental restoration design decisions and validation to protect the environment.
• Work as part of project teams, liaising with clients and delivering your own deliverables.
• Gain exposure to a range of environmental and planning projects including infrastructure and urban regeneration.
• Collaborate with specialists and support knowledge transfer within the team

Skills

Geology

Environmental Science

Analytical Thinking

Team Player

Education

BSc in Geology

BSc in Environmental Geoscience

BSc in Environmental Science

BSc in Geophysics

BSc in Chemistry

BSc in Environmental Consultancy

Tools

Site investigations

Job description

Arcadis offers a paid Intern & Placement programme to give hands-on insight into sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy on natural and built assets. You’ll work in Geo-Environmental projects within a dynamic team, delivering real deliverables, and gaining exposure to major infrastructure and urban regeneration assignments.

As a specialist joining GROW, you’ll develop technical expertise from day one, with training and mentorship to help you progress professionally during a 10–12‑week