12-Month Work Placement - Mechanical Engineer

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

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets.

We are more than 34,000 people, in over 30 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

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

As a Mechanical Engineer in our Water team, you will play a vital role in designing and improving the infrastructure that delivers clean water to homes, protects the environment and supports communities across the UK. Working on critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects, you will help develop innovative and sustainable solutions for future generations.

You will work alongside multidisciplinary teams on a range of projects, including water treatment facilities, wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, advanced process technologies, low-carbon solutions and digital engineering initiatives. You will contribute to the design and delivery of mechanical systems that improve water quality, increase resilience and enhance operational performance.

Working with experienced engineers and technical specialists, you will dev