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What programme were you on at Arcadis?

I was a Summer Intern within the Ecology Team

Why do you love working at Arcadis?

Arcadis is a very friendly environment to work within. There are many support circles, and it feels like a very cohesive culture.

Can you describe a Typical Day in your role?

A typical day would consist of one of two things; Desk work such as writing reports, reviewing animal camera footage, drafting health and safety plans. Or Site work such as Otter/Water vole surveys, bat emergence surveys, Phase 1 habitat surveys.

What was your favourite project during your time with Arcadis?

The Bat Emergence Surveys for East Anglia Green

What tips would you give someone who is applying to Arcadis?

Have passion for the role you apply for. If you are excited, if you throw yourself into the role then you will gain the most out of it and it will benefit you so much more.

What programme were you on at Arcadis?

I was a Summer Intern within the Highways Geotechnical Engineering team

Why do you love working at Arcadis?

The company is very focussed on future, including setting personal development goals and skills training. There are also Social events each week like the yoga class run at the Bristol office. These really encourage a strong work-life balance.

Can you describe a Typical Day in your role?

A typical day included completing project work such as summarising borehole logs and reports, conducting calculations or writing reports for Geotechnical Design or Investigation. It would also include, attending general/project team meetings, responding to emails and learning new software.

What was your favourite project during your time with Arcadis?

My favourite project was the Pontrilas Wastewater Treatment works. For this my role was to conduct bearing capacity and uplift calculations, create ground models, report my findings and co-author the Geotechnical Design Report.

What tips would you give someone who is applying to Arcadis?

To ask for help as soon as possible. Everyone was very willing to help me during my time and it's best to resolve things straight away. No one expected me to know everything so it was important I listened and asked questions to understand the project tasks.

What Programme where you on at Arcadis?

I was a summer intern with the Mobility Structures team.

Why do you love working at Arcadis?

I knew that Arcadis was a company that produced high quality project work globally, prioritising the wellbeing of people. However, what made me love being here was the welcoming and supportive environment at the office. I felt valued even though I was only attending for 10 weeks for my summer placement.

Can you describe a Typical Day in your role?

A typical day included attending catch up or project update meetings, speaking to colleagues about career progression and chartership, and working on some real projects as well as the internship bridge design competition.

What was your favourite project during your time with Arcadis?

I have enjoyed going on my first inspections and going on site to Hammersmith as an intern.

What tips would you give someone who is applying to Arcadis?

Get ready to enjoy every opportunity that comes your way.