Geoscience Apprentice (Level 6)

JACOBS; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is looking for a Geoscience apprentice in Birmingham. This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to achieve a Level 6 Geoscience Degree at Keele University. You'll engage in diverse projects including environmental solutions and civil engineering, gaining real-world skills. As part of our apprenticeship community, you'll benefit from mentorship and professional development opportunities, preparing you for a rewarding career in geoscience.

Benefits

Structured Continuous Professional Development

Mentorship and networking opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• Applicants aged 16-18 must hold GCSEs in Maths and English at Grade 4 (C).
• A keen interest in geology and physical geography is essential.
• Flexibility and aptitude in balancing study and work priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support geotechnical designs and calculations.
• Assist in field studies and characterise site hazards.
• Prepare ground model reports and use GIS for mapping.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamworking skills

Passionate about developing new skills

Interest in applied geoscience

Education

A levels at grade 'BBB' or equivalent

GCSE in Maths and English at Grade 4 (C) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs we’re all about challenging today to reinvent tomorrow! Start your career with a company that inspires you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed!

The biggest questions spark our curious minds. At Jacobs, we solve the most important problems, the ones for the real world. Whether its projects focused on addressing the climate emergency, improving our security, or benefiting our communities by improving transportation links and infrastructure, these are just some of the ways we are working to build a better future for all.

About this apprenticeship opportunity

Are you looking for the opportunity to study alongside working for a company that is focused on the biggest challenges in the world today? Find out why an apprenticeship with Jacobs may be the right opportunity for you:

https://www.jacobs.com/newsroom/news/develop-skills-life-9-unbeatable-reasons-pursue-apprenticeship-jacobs

Apply today to come and join us!

We are excited to be looking for a Geoscience apprentice to join our Birmingham office. You will work towards achieving a Level 6 Geoscience Degree Apprenticeship at Keele University.

Want to know what it’s like to be an apprentice working at Jacobs? Meet our UK Apprentices!

https://www.jacobs.com/newsroom/news/world-where-you-can-meet-our-uk-apprentices

What will you get?

Recognised throughout industry as a benchmark of good practice, our Early Careers Programmes offer a structured approach to Continuous Professional Development. You’ll learn technical, behavioural and business skills to set you up for a successful career. As a member of the Jacobs Apprenticeship community, a mentor will support you with your learning as well as opportunities to network across Jacobs. We want you to have unlimited learning opportunities and space for growth so you can fulfil your potential.

About the opportunity

Geoscience skills support a diverse range of projects, including resilient transport networks, adaptation to coastal erosion and flood risk, developing low carbon power generation and transmission systems, solving problems in nuclear waste management, and developing carbon capture and storage sites. You will work in our Tunnelling and Ground Engineering team, which includes expertise in engineering geology, geomorphology and geohazards, geophysics, hydrogeology, geotechnical engineering and tunnelling. Our work combines geoscience with civil engineering. All civil engineering projects require geoscience, which means that you will have the unique opportunity to play a vital role on a variety of different projects to ensure that natural hazards and ground conditions are better understood and considered from project inception to construction.

Join us and you’ll have the chance to work on world-class projects in the UK and around the World. You will be supported in learning new skills using specialist software, developing core skills, and assisting in delivering – and adding value to – our projects. You will gain experience working on multi-disciplinary projects by: supporting desk studies; using field and remote-sensing techniques to characterise site hazards; assisting with ground investigations and field work; describing soils and rocks in accordance with British Standards; assisting in the preparation of ground model reports; supporting the use of relevant software for mapping, analysis and data management (including GIS, coding and slope stability modelling); undertaking geotechnical designs and calculations; producing technical drawings and supporting construction and ground investigation site work.

You will be assigned a dedicated mentor to guide you and oversee your development. You will be supported to achieve a bachelor’s degree in Geoscience (BSc), student membership of the Geological Society and to work towards Chartership as part of this degree apprenticeship.

What you'll need

1. A levels at a minimum grade of ‘BBB’, or BTEC at a minimum of ‘DDM’, or Int. baccalaureate ‘29’ typically expected
2. Applicants aged 16-18 at the start of the apprenticeship must hold GCSE qualifications in both Maths and English at Grade 4 (C) or an equivalent qualification
3. A keen interest in applied geoscience, including geology and physical geography
4. Strong communication and teamworking skills
5. A flexible and proactive self-starter who’s passionate about developing new skills
6. The ability to adapt and prioritise whilst juggling work and study priorities
7. Enthusiasm and curiosity to apply your skills to solve real-world problems
8. Empathy and listening skills to help you truly understand our clients’ requirements
9. A well-rounded person – worked in a bar? Been captain of a sports team or volunteered for a charity? Tell us – we’re looking for people with interesting stories and experiences!
10. You must have the permanent right to work in the UK

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Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs.

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging.Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here.

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As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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