Aaron, Graduate Process Engineer. Chemical & Process Engineering, University College Cork

How would you best summarise your role at Arcadis?

My role is to assist with the range of projects in the process department. Some of my tasks include project co-ordination, document review organization, communication with different departments. The main goal of my role is to assist on key project tasks while gaining industry experience while doing it.

What aspects of your role do you enjoy most?

The main aspects I enjoy is the learning aspect. Its invaluable to gather key engineering experience in this role. I enjoy being able to expand my engineering knowledge through real world examples. The variety of tasks I get to do means that I learn about many different areas

What skills or behaviours do you think you need to be successful in role?

Some of the key skills that i believe are required are diligence, adaptability and being open-minded. Diligence is needed for progression, hard work helps both yourself and the company advance. Being able to adapt to challenges presented to you and adequately deal with these challenges is another key skill. You need to be able adjust to sudden changes. Finally being open-minded about opportunities and events that happen is key. This allows for wide range of ideas and solutions to be considered. Open-mindedness can be key when dealing with new situations.

What support have you had to succeed in your role?

There has been a lot of support from colleagues and management here at Arcadis. This has helped me learn in each task I am given. Colleagues have always been there to answer questions when needed and to point me in the right direction. Management has also been very helpful in providing opportunities to display the skills I have learned while learning new , beneficial skills.

What do you enjoy most about Arcadis?

I enjoy the warm atmosphere here at Arcadis. Everybody is close at Arcadis and the atmosphere is very welcoming. If you have a question, your colleagues will gladly answer it and assist you with any difficulties that you have. The overall atmosphere here is friendly and inviting.

What would your advice be to someone looking to secure a role with us?

I would advise them to show that they are adaptable and that they are willing to learn. Arcadis is a place about learning and continuous improvement. If they show that they are eager to learn and take on new challenges, they will fit right into Arcadis.