Geo Environmental Apprentice

RPS Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RPS Group seeks a highly motivated apprentice to join their environment team, providing support in geo-environmental investigations. This role offers a blend of site and office work, with part-time education through a relevant environmental degree. Candidates will receive mentorship and engage with experienced professionals in various environmental areas, enhancing their skills while addressing impactful projects across the UK.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Health screening

Professional memberships

Cycle-to-work scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Participate in environmental monitoring like water and soil sampling.
• Support ground investigation projects.
• Prepare assessments for environmental studies.

Skills

Interest in geology

Environmental monitoring

Data entry

Education

Relevant environmental degree (part-time)

Tools

Industry data formats

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 is suitable for someone with a keen interest in geology and contaminated land, who enjoys a mix 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 a relevant environmental degree course undertaken part-time (block release for 6–10 weeks annually) over five years. The rest of the role involves supporting geo-environmental teams in environmental and geotechnical ground investigations, monitoring programs, audits, and related activities.

Your role

• Participate in site-based environmental monitoring, including water and soil sampling.
• Support ground investigation projects on-site.
• Prepare information and conduct assessments for environmental desk studies and subsequent evaluations.
• Manage environmental data entry, familiarizing with industry data formats and software for geotechnical and geo-environmental data.
• Conduct geological appraisals.
• Work independently under supervision or as part of a team.
• Assist in preparing factual reports.

What we offer you

During your apprenticeship, RPS will assign a mentor for your development. You will learn from a team of technical experts in areas such as:

• Ground investigation
• Soil and rock logging
• Human health, controlled waters, and gas risk assessments
• Desk studies and preliminary risk assessments
• Minerals and ground engineering appraisals
• Waste classification and material reuse

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

The salary aligns with the government minimum wage, ranging from £161 to £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, health screening, employee assistance, dental cover, gadget insurance, professional memberships, and discounts through BenefitHub.

About RPS

RPS is a global professional services firm with over 5,000 employees, committed to delivering results through innovative and sustainable solutions. We aim to create shared value in a resource-scarce, urbanizing world, making complex problems simple.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are dedicated to embedding diversity and inclusion in all our processes to reflect the communities and clients we serve, ensuring we attract, develop, and retain the best talent. Our core behavior 'Stronger Together' emphasizes respect, diversity, and recognizing everyone's contribution, fostering an inclusive workplace where learning and growth are valued.

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