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.
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.
Stormwater Management
Arup's Water team in Sheffield work on a broad range of projects associated with stormwater. We help communities and businesses to adapt when they are affected by too little or too much water; it may be polluted or simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. We are civil engineers, natural scientists and more, and we have skills and expertise in flood risk management, complex hydraulic modelling, nature restoration and infrastructure projects.
We are passionate about the water sector and support a wide range of projects through different Arup portfolios. We work with different Arup teams across the world to deliver holistic solutions for nature and people. Our key areas of work include integrated hydraulic modelling, city-scale master planning, catchment science and management including nature-based solutions, flood risk management and blue-green infrastructure.
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
- Currently studying towards a Bachelors or Masters degree in Water, Civil and/or Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, Geophysics, or 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: 6th December 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.
Location Preferences
While the role you applied for is based in the location specified in the job advert, we may have other opportunities that align with your profile. To help us assess this, please let us know which Arup office locations you would be interested in working in on your application form
Duplicate Applications
Please note, candidates are permitted to submit only one application per recruitment cycle. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and selecting the role and location(s) that best align with your skills and interests before applying.
