Industrial Placement - Flood Risk Management

Arup; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Accident insurance and Income protec

Job summary

Arup is offering an Industrial Internship in Flood Risk Management based in Birmingham or Cardiff. You will work with experienced professionals on real projects, gaining exposure to catchment science, GIS and hydraulic modelling while building your professional network for graduation.

The 10–12 month placement includes learning sessions with leadership, site visits to local projects, and opportunities to contribute to flood risk studies for major infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Studying towards a Bachelor’s or Masters degree in a relevant discipline such as Civil Engineering or Geography & Geospatial Science or Environmental Engineering.
• Experience with coding languages, digital development and use of specialist software would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with GIS and modelling tools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of flood risk, drainage and hydraulic modelling studies for infrastructure projects.
• Assist with data collection, analysis and interpretation including GIS and modelling tools.
• Contribute to technical reports, flood risk assessments and client presentations.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical flood risk management solutions.
• Participate in site visits and project meetings to develop professional and technical skills.

Skills

Coding languages

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or Geography & Geospatial Science or Environmental Engineering

Tools

GIS

Hydraulic modelling tools

Hydrological modelling tools

Job description

Industrial Internship - Flood Risk Management - Birmingham or Cardiff

See it differently - Early Careers at Arup

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

On this 10–12-month Internship you'll work alongside skilledprofessionals and from day one you will be working on real life meaningful projects - adding value to clients, while exploring challenges with curiosity and creativity. You'll learn from others and begin creating your professional network ready for when you graduate. There will be regular learning sessions with our leadership team, opportunities for site visits to local projects and all kinds of social events that will support your learning and development.

Our aim is to welcome as many students as possible back into our other programmes, be that another internship or potential graduate position. This placement is the stepping-stone to your future. Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.

Restoration of the water environment and construction of flood alleviation schemes relies on the analysis and understanding of catchment and river systems and their impacts on society. We model these systems and make predictions about their behaviour to develop designs and make the business cases for their funding that will ultimately get them built. We work with the likes of the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales regularly to deliver these schemes.

Key areas we work in, include catchment science and management, dams and reservoirs engineering, flood risk management, natural flood management, asset management, and climate change studies. We are looking for candidates with a degree in a relevant water focused discipline; geography, science, engineering or equivalent.

• Support the delivery of flood risk, drainage and hydraulic modelling studies for a range of infrastructure and development projects.
• Assist with data collection, analysis and interpretation, including the use of GIS, hydrological and hydraulic modelling tools.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports, flood risk assessments and client presentations.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical and sustainable flood risk management solutions.
• Participate in site visits, stakeholder engagement activities and project meetings while developing professional and technical skills in flood risk management.

Is this role right for you?

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

Studying towards a Bachelor’s or Masters degree in a relevant academic discipline such as Civil Engineering or Geography & Geospatial Science or Environmental Engineering.

Experience with coding languages, digital development and use of specialist software would be an advantage.

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.

• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Accidentinsuranceand Income protection cover
• 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.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas.

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please [e-mail] to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.

As a Disability Confident Level 2 Employer in the UK, we will strive for one third of all ourinterviewplaces to be allocated to candidates who havedisclosedthey are disability confident and best meet the requirements of the role.

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