Industrial Placement - Flood Risk Management in Bristol

See it differently - Early Careers at Arup. 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: 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
• Climate change studies

We are looking for candidates with a degree in a relevant water focused discipline; geography, science, engineering or equivalent.

Responsibilities:

• 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:

• A bachelor’s 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.
• 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.

Next Steps: We've designed our application process to be straightforward and supportive, giving you the opportunity to showcase your skills and potential. Applications are reviewed as they're received, so we encourage you to apply as early as possible. The process includes an online application, psychometric testing, application review, case study, interview and offer stage. Our friendly Early Careers team is available throughout the process to answer questions and help you feel confident every step of the way.

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, 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.

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