Industrial Internship - Flood Risk Management - Water (5773)

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The Opportunity

On this 10-12-month Internship you'll work alongside skilled professionals 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.  

Flood Risk Management

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.

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.

Is this role right for you?

We are seeking the following qualifications, skills and attributes: 

* Enthusiasm for a career in Water, underpinned by a knowledge and understanding of our sector and work .
* Minimum of a Bachelors in Water, Civil Engineering, Geography, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geophysics or equivalent .
* Masters or post-graduate Degree in a similar Water related discipline.
* Studying, or have studied, a course accredited by ICE, CIWEM or equivalent .
* A good understanding of the theoretical approach and practical application within the Water sector.
* Possess a strong working knowledge of common software and digital tools, and demonstrate an ability to learn new software within a working environment
* Additional experience with coding languages, digital development, and use of specialist software would be an advantage 
* Have an analytical thought process 
* Contribute to improve our existing ways of working; new ideas, tools, process. 

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 September 2026.

Advert closing date: 15th November 2025

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

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Duplicate applications

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