Geo Environmental Apprentice

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy as an apprentice in the environmental team, where you'll gain hands-on experience in geology and contaminated land. This role offers a unique blend of office and site work, with opportunities for travel and professional development. You'll receive mentorship and support for a relevant environmental degree while engaging in meaningful projects that impact the built and natural environment. Enjoy a flexible and creative workplace that values diversity and inclusion, making it an ideal environment for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Disability scheme

Share incentive

Life assurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Health screening

Employee assistance

Dental cover

Professional memberships

Qualifications

• Keen interest in geology and contaminated land.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conducting environmental monitoring and sampling.
• Supporting ground investigation projects and preparing reports.

Skills

Geology

Environmental Monitoring

Data Entry

Teamwork

Education

Environmental Degree (Sponsorship)

Tools

Geotechnical Software

Job description

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RPS is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our environment team as an apprentice. We can base the role at various locations including Bristol, Abingdon, London, and Manchester. The position suits someone with a keen interest in geology and contaminated land, enjoying a balance of office and site work, along with travel.

RPS is a leading global multi-disciplinary consultancy specializing in the built and natural environment, shaping future environmental, social, and economic landscapes.

We will support the successful candidate through sponsorship (including course fees) for a relevant environmental degree course undertaken part-time (block release for 6–10 weeks annually) over five years. The remaining time will be spent supporting geo-environmental teams with environmental and geotechnical ground investigations, monitoring programs, audits, and related activities for our clients.

Your role

You will work both in the office and on-site, with activities including:

• Environmental monitoring at sites, such as water and soil sampling.
• Support for ground investigation projects.
• Preparing information and assessments for environmental desk studies.
• Data entry and management, familiarizing with industry data formats and software for geotechnical and geo-environmental data.
• Geological appraisals.
• Working independently under supervision or as part of a team.
• Assisting in preparing factual reports.

What we offer you

During your apprenticeship, RPS will provide a dedicated mentor and opportunities to learn from various technical experts in areas such as ground investigation, soil and rock logging, risk assessments, desk studies, mineral and ground engineering appraisals, waste classification, and reuse.

We offer a flexible, friendly, and creative environment to develop your skills and challenge yourself. Our network provides access to diverse projects across the UK.

The salary aligns with the government minimum wage, ranging between £161 and £334 weekly depending on age. Benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, options to purchase extra days, pension scheme, disability scheme, share incentive, life assurance, cycle-to-work scheme, health screening, employee assistance, dental cover, gadget insurance, professional memberships, and discounts via BenefitHub.

About RPS

RPS is a global professional services firm with over 5,000 employees, known for being flexible, friendly, and creative. We deliver results by designing and managing projects that create shared value in a complex, resource-scarce world, making complex problems easier to solve.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We aim to embed diversity and inclusion in all our processes to reflect the communities and clients we serve, securing, developing, and retaining top talent. Our behaviours, including 'Stronger Together,' emphasize respect, acknowledging diversity, and recognizing everyone's contribution, fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

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