[England] Atkins Geotechnical Scholarship Scheme 2010

Deadline: March 26, 2010

The Atkins Geotechnical Scholarship Scheme offers current undergraduate students the opportunity of working alongside Atkins' geologists and geotechnical engineers during the summer holidays.

Scholarships will be for six-week placements during the 2010 summer vacation. Placements will be in our London, Epsom, Bristol, Cambridge, Swansea, Birmingham, Telford, Warrington, Leeds, Cardiff, Nottingham, Newcastle or Glasgow offices. No additional commitment is required from applicants in future.

Job Description
You will assist our staff working on a variety of activities, which involve the geotechnical and engineering geological investigation, design and management of construction and environmental management projects. You will work both independently and as part of a team. The exact nature of your work will depend on the projects that are active next summer. In previous years, students have assisted with desk-based studies, the processing of geological data, field surveys and project management

Our scholarship scheme is designed to provide you with insights into geological and geotechnical design and consultancy over an extended period during your summer holidays.

• You will work with professional geologists and geotechnical engineers in the UK's largest multidiscipline environmental and engineering consultancy.
• You will gain experience in how projects are run and how a business operates.
• You will work in a team and contribute to real projects and business activities.
• You will have the opportunity to build your CV with actual professional work experience.
• Geotechnical scholars receive a salary of £325 per week.

Apply
Undergraduate university students who are resident and studying in the UK. These placements will suit candidates who are interested in working with geologists, geoscientists and geotechnical engineers and finding out about the work that they do.

The closing date for applications is the 26th March 2010. Successful applicants will be advised by the 3rd May 2010. A mutually agreeable Scholarship start date will then be agreed.

Please note this must be completed and attached for your application to be considered.

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