Geo Environmental Apprentice

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an apprentice in the environment team, where you will gain hands-on experience in geology and contaminated land. This role offers a combination of office and site work, allowing you to engage in environmental monitoring, data management, and support ground investigations. With a flexible and supportive environment, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experts while pursuing a relevant degree. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including holidays, pension, and professional memberships, all while contributing to impactful projects in the natural environment sector.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Disability scheme

Share scheme

Life assurance

Cycle-to-work scheme

Health screening

Dental cover

Professional memberships

Discounts through BenefitHub

Qualifications

• Interest in geology and contaminated land.
• Ability to conduct environmental monitoring and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site-based environmental monitoring and sampling.
• Support ground investigation projects and prepare reports.

Skills

Geology

Environmental Monitoring

Data Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Relevant Environmental Degree

Tools

Environmental Data Software

Job description

Job Description

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 suitable for someone interested in geology and contaminated land, with a balance of office and site work, including travel.

We will support the successful candidate through a relevant environmental degree course, paid for by RPS, undertaken part-time (block release for 6-10 weeks annually) over five years. The rest of the time, the apprentice will support geo-environmental teams with environmental and geotechnical investigations, monitoring programs, audits, and related activities.

Your Role

• Conduct site-based environmental monitoring, including water and soil sampling.
• Support ground investigation projects on-site.
• Prepare information and assessments for environmental desk studies.
• Manage environmental data and become familiar with industry data formats and software.
• Perform geological appraisals.
• Work independently or as part of a team.
• Assist in preparing factual reports.

What We Offer

During your apprenticeship, RPS will assign a mentor and provide opportunities to learn from various technical experts in areas such as ground investigation, soil and rock logging, risk assessments, desk studies, and more. We offer a flexible, supportive environment to develop your skills and challenge yourself.

Our benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, options to purchase additional days, pension scheme, disability scheme, share scheme, life assurance, cycle-to-work, health screening, dental cover, professional memberships, and discounts through BenefitHub.

About RPS

RPS is a global professional services firm with over 5,000 employees, committed to delivering impactful results through innovative project management across the built and natural environment sectors.

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