Geo Environmental Apprentice

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate individual to join their environmental team as an apprentice. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend office work with field activities, focusing on geology and contaminated land. The apprenticeship includes support for a relevant degree while providing hands-on experience in environmental monitoring and ground investigations. With a dedicated mentor and exposure to diverse projects, you will develop essential skills in a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration. If you're eager to make a difference in the environmental sector, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Disability scheme

Share incentives

Life assurance

Cycle scheme

Health screening

Employee assistance

Dental cover

Gadget insurance

Qualifications

• Passion for geology and contaminated land.
• Willingness to engage in both office and site work.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Environmental monitoring

Geological appraisals

Data management

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant environmental degree

Tools

Industry software

Job description

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Apprentice Environmental Role at RPS

RPS is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our environment team as an apprentice. The role can be based in Bristol, Abingdon, London, or Manchester. It is ideal for someone passionate about geology and contaminated land, interested in a mix of office and site work, and willing to travel.

We will support and sponsor the successful candidate through a relevant environmental degree course (part-time, with block releases for 6–10 weeks annually) over five years. The remaining time will involve supporting our geo-environmental teams in activities such as environmental and geotechnical ground investigations, monitoring programs, audits, and related tasks for our clients.

Your Role

You will work both in-office and on-site, engaging in activities such as:

1. Environmental monitoring (water and soil sampling)
2. Supporting ground investigation projects
3. Preparing information and assessments for environmental desk studies
4. Managing environmental data and familiarizing with industry software and data formats
5. Conducting geological appraisals
6. Working independently under supervision or as part of a team
7. Assisting in preparing factual reports

What We Offer

During your apprenticeship, you will have a dedicated mentor and opportunities to learn from our technical experts in areas like ground investigation, soil and rock logging, risk assessments, desk studies, minerals and ground engineering appraisals, and waste classification. We provide a supportive environment to develop your skills and challenge yourself.

Our network offers exposure to diverse projects across the UK, fostering innovation and collaboration.

The salary ranges from £161 to £334 per week (dependent on age), aligned with government minimum wage. Benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, options for extra days, pension scheme, disability scheme, share incentives, life assurance, cycle 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, committed to delivering results through innovative and sustainable solutions. We aim to create shared value in a resource-scarce world by managing complex projects that benefit communities and clients.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are dedicated to embedding diversity and inclusion in all our processes to reflect the communities and clients we serve. Our core behaviors, including 'Stronger Together,' emphasize respect, acknowledgment of diversity, and recognizing everyone's potential, fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.

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