Arcadis
Global design, engineering and consultancy firm delivering intelligence‑driven sustainable solutions for natural & built assets.
8 days ago
Entry-level
Full Time
Little Island, Municipal District of Cobh, Ireland
Office Full-Time
Company Size
36,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
hvac design
energy review
clean rooms
chilled water
client consulting
multidisciplinary
As a GROW engineer you will specialise in your chosen discipline, applying technical expertise with a human‑centred approach to deliver innovative solutions for UK, Irish and potentially international clients. The role builds core engineering and consulting techniques that can be applied across diverse projects.
You will join a multidisciplinary team serving industrial and semiconductor clients, providing HVAC, mechanical, architectural, process, electrical, commissioning, validation and construction‑management services. Responsibilities include HVAC/Building Services design, energy‑saving reviews, sustainability systems, ventilation, Grade A clean rooms, chilled water, heating, steam, compressed air and CHP.
- Support multidisciplinary client projects in HVAC, mechanical, architectural, process, electrical, commissioning, validation and construction management within industrial and semiconductor sectors
- Design and implement HVAC/Building Services solutions, including energy‑saving reviews, sustainability systems, ventilation, clean rooms, chilled water, heating, steam, compressed air and CHP
- Collaborate with UK, Ireland and international clients, providing technical expertise and consulting
- Participate in a structured three‑year Graduate GROW programme offering training, mentoring and accreditation support
Requirements
beng/meng
building services
mechanical
2:2
resilience
teamwork
Eligible candidates hold a BEng or MEng in Building Services Engineering or Mechanical Engineering and will graduate in 2026 with at least a 2:2. Required qualities include resilience, creativity, analytical thinking, teamwork, excellent communication and the ability to influence stakeholders, as well as a willingness to travel and work away from home when needed.
- Hold a BEng or MEng in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering, graduating in 2026 with at least a 2:2
- Demonstrate resilience, creativity, analytical thinking, teamwork and strong communication skills to influence stakeholders
Benefits
The Graduate GROW programme is a structured three‑year development pathway that combines training, mentoring and support for professional accreditations, enabling graduates to evolve into experienced engineers. Participants are empowered to shape their careers through a variety of experiences and guidance.
Arcadis promotes an inclusive culture where every contribution matters, offering a skills‑based career path, meaningful work that delivers sustainable solutions, and a commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging across six workstreams.
- Willingness to travel and work away from home, with virtual working options available
- Benefit from Arcadis’s inclusive culture focused on equality, diversity, inclusion and employee empowerment
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
1888
Year Founded
The company was established in the Netherlands with a focus on reclaiming wetlands.
30+ Countries
Global Presence
Operates in over 30 countries worldwide, showcasing its extensive international reach.
€5B
2023 Revenue
Achieved €5 billion in gross revenues, reflecting strong financial performance and strategic growth.
- Evolved into a global design, engineering and consultancy powerhouse.
- Excels in major infrastructure, water management, urban building, transport and industrial manufacturing projects worldwide.
- Recent standout assignments include flood defences in New York, the Sydney Metro, and sustainable legacy planning for the Paris Olympics.
- Structured around core business areas—Places, Mobility, Resilience and Intelligence—backed by digital centres of excellence.
- Notable for blending data-driven tools with traditional consulting to optimise asset lifecycles and smart infrastructure.
Culture + Values
- People First
- Collaboration
- Client Success
- Integrity
- Sustainability
Environment + Sustainability
Net-Zero by 2035
GHG Emissions Target
Commitment to achieving net-zero across the entire value chain.
70% Reduction
GHG Emissions Target
Aiming for a 70% reduction in absolute scope 1 and market-based scope 2 GHG emissions by 2026, measured from a 2019 baseline.
58% GHG Reduction
Emissions Progress
Achieved a 58% reduction in scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by end-2023 compared to 2019 levels.
100% Renewable Energy
Energy Consumption
Purchases renewable electricity certificates to cover all office and work-from-home energy use.
- Transition of company fleet to EVs by 2030 (currently 26–35% by late 2024)
- 50% reduction in air travel emissions by 2025 (currently ~29%)
- 35% reduction in business travel emissions by 2025 (already at ~37%)
- Joined supply-chain emissions platform in 2023 to capture supplier scope 3 data
Inclusion & Diversity
>40% Female Workforce
Gender Diversity Goal
Targets over 40% of workforce to be female by the end of 2026, reflecting a strong commitment to gender balance.
Top 25% eNPS
Employee Satisfaction Ranking
Aims to remain in the top 25% of the professional services sector for employee satisfaction, as measured by eNPS scores.
- Continues to develop people through Skills Powered Organisation and Energy Transition Academy
- GEC recruitment drive and increased focus on global roles to support diverse career paths