Industrial Placement - Civil Engineer - Water Utilities - Bristol

Arup; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup is offering an Industrial Internship for a Civil Engineer focusing on Water Utilities in Bristol. You will join an integrated team delivering innovative solutions for rivers, coastlines, and clean water infrastructure across the UK and internationally.

From day one you will contribute to data analysis, catchment studies, hydraulic modelling and design deliverables, with support from a network of technical specialists. A passion for sustainability and learning mindset are key.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a relevant degree in Civil Engineering or related fields.
• Studying disciplines such as Civil Engineering, Earth Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Geography & Geospatial Science.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Python, FME and GIS.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in delivering integrated water utilities projects for clients in the UK and internationally.
• Contributing to data analysis, catchment information, hydraulic models, and reports.
• Support technical delivery, calculations, drawings and modelling under supervision.
• Maintaining records of meetings, workshops and technical outputs.
• Communicating and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, presenting work and contributing to design reviews.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Python

FME

GIS

Education

Civil Engineering

Earth Sciences

Environmental Engineering

Geography & Geospatial Science

Job description

Industrial Internship - Civil Engineer ( Water Utilities) - Bristol

See it differently

You see the world through a unique lens and that’s exactly what we need. We embrace how you see things differently – it’s essential for creating a sustainable future.

Arup is a global consultancy with advisory and technical expertise across more than 150 disciplines. We guide, plan and design the future of the built environment. Globally, each year we recruit hundreds of graduates and students who help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

The Opportunity

Our vision is to restore and regenerate the health of our rivers and coastlines. As a team, we deliver resilient clean water and wastewater infrastructure solutions for clients across the UK and internationally.

From day one, you will be part of an integrated team delivering innovative solutions such as raw water catchment management, urban drainage enhancements (including sustainable drainage systems), pressurised pipelines, solutions to the UK's storm overflow challenge, and improvements to clean water and wastewater treatment systems.

Our work ranges from small-scale civil engineering projects to novel nature-based solutions and major infrastructure programmes of national significance. You'll be supported by a local network of technical specialists who work together to deliver meaningful, high-impact projects.

• Responsibility to treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are a family, who look after each other.
• Assessing large datasets, gap analysis and scoping future investigation needs. This can include historic drawings, surveys, catchment information, hydraulic models, reports.
• Take responsibility and pride in your own work from day one. You will be supported in technical delivery, calculations, drawings and modelling. We promote a culture of learning and sharing, in a safe and supportive environment.
• Keeping good records of meetings, workshops and technical reviews, decisions and technical outputs.
• Communication and collaboration internally and externally. Presenting and sharing your work, participating in reviewing and challenging our own designs. We want to hear everyone’s views, in an open and collaborative environment.

Is this role right for you?

For this opportunity, we are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes:

Studying towards a relevant degree in disciplines such as Civil Engineering, Earth Sciences (inc. Geology & Oceanography); Environmental Engineering; Geography & Geospatial Science.

Skills and experience in Microsoft office, programming e.g. Python, FME. GIS.

Alongside your degree, we look for the following core attributes;

• Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
• Innovative minds: We’re looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
• Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
• Adaptable adventurers: You’re ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.

Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling permanent members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We take an approach to flexible working that supports the diversity and wellbeing of our graduates.

We also provide for our permanent members Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Industrial Placement - Civil Engineer - Water Utilities - Bristol • Bristol, Avon, United Kingdom