Geotechnical Engineer Summer Internship

Role description:

Our paid Intern & Placement programme is designed to give you a hands-on insight into the work we do as a company and help to develop skills and knowledge within your chosen field. Supported by signposted training, the programme is based on Arcadis’ core values, giving you both technical training and support to help you develop both personally and professionally whilst with us. You will be exposed to real projects and clients and given a range of experiences to immerse yourself into over the course of your 10–12-week internship or 12-month placement.

Role accountabilities:

More recently our geotechnical teams are involved in some of the most high-profile projects being delivered today both in the UK and globally. These projects include High Speed 2, London Bridge Station, Lower Thames Crossing and Ontario Line underground improvements. We work across a variety of sectors including Rail, Highways, Water and Energy.

• You will assist in the delivery of foundation, retaining wall, ground improvement and earthworks designs.
• You will undertake desk studies, specifying and scoping intrusive ground investigations.
• You will produce interpretive reports, geotechnical designs and recommendations for a variety of geotechnical design solutions.
• Our team use innovative digital tools for producing accurate ground models and for analysis of geotechnical problems and design development.
• Accepted Degrees: MEng or MSc in Geotechnical or Engineering Geology, Civil Engineering.

Qualifications & Experience:

• You will be working towards a degree in a relevant subject
• You will demonstrate typical Arcadian skills including Resilience, Creativity, Analytical Thinking and being a Team Player
• You will have excellent communication skills and the ability to use your technical knowledge to influence and consult stakeholders.
• Willing to travel and stay away from home when required (where possible we embrace virtual working)

Why Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together.

You’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. We believe that by working together diverse people with different experiences develop the most innovative ideas. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work closely with our people across six ED&I Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.

Application Closing Date: 6th November 2026- Please note we reserve the right to close roles sooner, so Early Application is encouraged.

How to apply

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