Summer Internship - Water Utilities

targetjobs UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured induction

Learning & development

Profit share scheme

Networking events

Job summary

Arup offers a six to twelve week Summer Internship for graduates, focused on Water utilities and environmental engineering. You will collaborate with skilled professionals from day one on real projects, exploring challenges with curiosity and creativity while building your professional network for future graduate opportunities.

It is ideal for students pursuing Civil or Environmental Engineering or Geography, with options for Masters-level study or ICE/CIWEM accreditation.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for a career in Water and sustainable development.
• Candidate working towards a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or Geography.
• Course accreditation by ICE, CIWEM or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Work on real-life projects with experienced professionals from day one.
• Participate in learning sessions, site visits and leadership discussions.
• Contribute to meaningful water-related assignments helping communities and environments.

Skills

Changemakers

Innovative minds

Growth seekers

Adaptable adventurers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Eng or Geography

Masters or postgraduate degree in Civil/Environmental Eng or Water related discipline

ICE/CIWEM accreditation or equivalent course

Job description

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 to help us see things differently and solve the most complex challenges facing our clients, climate and communities.

Arup's design and engineering skills shape a full spectrum of water solutions. We see water in context. From delivering water infrastructure to advising on natural catchments, we consider commercial, economic, environmental and social implications.

Arup's global reach and keen insight into the entire water cycle, and our practical experience in contrasting climates and conditions, brings oversight to our work in water – including infrastructure design and engineering, asset management, flood mitigation, sustainable water management, water strategies and research.

All-round thinking is the product of our specialist water engineers, project managers, management consultants and environmental and water scientists working seamlessly together – and in partnership with clients.

The Opportunity

On this 6–12-week Summer Internship you'll work alongside skilledprofessionals and from day one you will be working on real life meaningful projects - adding add 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.

Water Utilities

Our team vision is to restore and regenerate our rivers and catchments; we are a collective of passionate multi-disciplinary water/civil engineers, catchment hydraulic modellers (rivers and urban drainage systems) and environmental modellers/scientists. We work together to deliver a range of river health projects across the water cycle, including nature-based solutions and major infrastructure upgrades.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for people who have an enthusiasm for a career in Water, underpinned by a knowledge and understanding of our sector.

We are seeking candidates working towards a Bachelor's Degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering or Geography OR; Masters or post-graduate Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a similar Water related discipline, or a course accredited by ICE, CIWEM or equivalent.

We're Looking For

• 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.

You should be able to start this opportunity in Summer 2026.

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

Beyond a great salary and stimulating, technically challenging work, Arup offers a range of additional benefits to its people.

As a membership organisation, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme. Our members also have access to a range of broader wellbeing benefits. You’ll have access to lots of learning and development opportunities. This includes a structured induction and ongoing training through Arup university.

Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to utilise your technical expertise to do meaningful work that strengths the resilience of communities and places to improve lives through Arup's community engagement programme.