Level 6 Apprentice Geo-Environmental / Geotechnical Consultant
HYDROCK CONSULTANTS LIMITED
Birmingham (B3 2HB)
Closes in 30 days (Sunday 13 April)
Posted on 14 March 2025
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Summary
In brief, the role includes assisting with the delivery of geo-environmental/ geotechnical services. You will work as part of integrated project teams of geo-environmental and geotechnical specialists, to design and deliver consultancy support to a range of clients, across the public and private sectors.
- Wage
- Competitive
- Training course
- Geoscientist (integrated degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, generally between 8:30am - 5:15pm, with an hour lunch break.
There may be site visits included in your standard working week, as well as the possibility to work with home, which is to be agreed with your line manager.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 1 September
- Duration
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5 years
- Positions available
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4
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
Assisting with geo-environmental and/or geotechnical assignments including (but not limited to):
- Phase I Desk Studies
- Design and management of site investigations, including both site-based fieldwork as well as office-based reporting
- Factual and interpretative report writing, including human health, groundwater and gas risk assessments, and provision of geotechnical recommendations
- Assisting in the preparation of Remediation Strategies, Material Management Plans, Geotechnical Design Reports and other follow-on design works
- Assistance with site monitoring/auditing during construction, and associated verification/feedback reporting
- Study the Geoscientist Degree Apprenticeship at Keele University. The learning will be delivered on a block release basis, which are generally a week or so at a time (subject to confirmation by the University for each release)
Where you’ll work
172 Edmund Street
Birmingham
B3 2HB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
UNIVERSITY OF KEELE
Your training course
Geoscientist (integrated degree) (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
- Integrate and critically evaluate information from different sources to test findings and hypotheses.
- Consider, appraise and inform ground related issues to multidisciplinary teams.
- Define complex geoscience related problems, a strategy to understand the problem and evaluate possible solutions. For example: resource scarcity, foundations, sustainability energy supply.
- Test geological models to inform and design investigations.
- Plan, conduct and present independent geoscientific projects with appropriate guidance.
- Consider inconsistencies and uncertainty and gaps in data when developing geological models.
- Apply geoscientific theories, paradigms, concepts and principles.
- Conduct and supervise fieldwork, geoscience mapping and laboratory investigations as appropriate and in accordance with safe working practices and legal requirements.
- Apply appropriate numerical, statistical, geostatistical and qualitative techniques in the evaluation of data and information.
- Utilise digital technologies, instrumentation and remote sensing for the collection, analysis and modelling of data.
- Communicate relevant geoscience insights to external stakeholders using different formats and media.
- Evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses and develop personal development goals.
- Plan and organise own workload and contribute to the completion of geoscientific projects.
- Collaborate with stakeholders online, remotely and in person, using appropriate techniques.
- Carry out geoscientific site surveys independently across a range of environments.
- Keep up to date with advances in working practices and emerging technologies and disseminate learning across the organisation.
- Prepare geoscience risk assessments in accordance with associated legislation for health, safety and wellbeing.
- Apply equality, diversity and inclusivity good practice to inform decision making.
- Produce recommendations that align to client requirements and organisational objectives that demonstrate the application of ethical, environmental sustainability and compliance with relevant legislation.
- Integrate and critically evaluate information from different sources to test findings and hypotheses.
- Consider, appraise and inform ground related issues to multidisciplinary teams.
- Define complex geoscience related problems, a strategy to understand the problem and evaluate possible solutions. For example: resource scarcity, foundations, sustainability energy supply.
- Test geological models to inform and design investigations.
- Plan, conduct and present independent geoscientific projects with appropriate guidance.
- Consider inconsistencies and uncertainty and gaps in data when developing geological models.
- Apply geoscientific theories, paradigms, concepts and principles.
- Conduct and supervise fieldwork, geoscience mapping and laboratory investigations as appropriate and in accordance with safe working practices and legal requirements.
- Apply appropriate numerical, statistical, geostatistical and qualitative techniques in the evaluation of data and information.
- Utilise digital technologies, instrumentation and remote sensing for the collection, analysis and modelling of data.
- Communicate relevant geoscience insights to external stakeholders using different formats and media.
- Evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses and develop personal development goals.
- Plan and organise own workload and contribute to the completion of geoscientific projects.
- Collaborate with stakeholders online, remotely and in person, using appropriate techniques.
- Carry out geoscientific site surveys independently across a range of environments.
- Keep up to date with advances in working practices and emerging technologies and disseminate learning across the organisation.
- Prepare geoscience risk assessments in accordance with associated legislation for health, safety and wellbeing.
- Apply equality, diversity and inclusivity good practice to inform decision making.
- Produce recommendations that align to client requirements and organisational objectives that demonstrate the application of ethical, environmental sustainability and compliance with relevant legislation.
Your training plan
Hydrock operate flexible working and there is a possibility for working from home. However, in order to learn from those around you, there is an expectation that you are likely to spend the majority of your time in the office when not on site, or on block release.
You will study the Geoscientist Degree Apprenticeship at Keele University. The learning will be delivered on a block release basis, which are generally a week or so at a time (subject to confirmation by the University for each release).
You will be expected to undertake studies outside of core work hours, and work full time, when not on block release. This may be in the office, onsite or from home, as agreed with your line manager.
The Geoscientist Degree Apprenticeship covers core geoscience fundamentals applicable across various sectors, including geotechnical consultancy, geo-resource assessment, and green technology. The programme offers a blend of online content, face-to-face sessions, and residential field courses.
You will gain a Level 6 (Degree) Qualification: BSc (Hons) Geoscientist
Programme Duration: 5 years
Start Date: September 2025
Learning Format: Combines block release and distance learning, including live workshops & discussions via Teams, pre-recorded lectures, set reading/activities, coursework, residential field courses, and on-campus sessions covering laboratory skills, fieldwork skills, and specialist computer skills including statistics & GIS.
Professional Recognition: This apprenticeship aligns with the Geological Society of London for Fellow and The Science Council for Registered Scientist (RSci).
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
A Level in:
- Any (grade BBB)
BTEC in:
- Any (grade DDM)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
About this company
We are a British-owned integrated multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy of over 900 staff in 21 offices across the UK. Our driving motivation is to be a ‘force for good’, as it is our aim to positively contribute to people’s lives including our employees, communities we work in, clients we work with and our planet as a whole. From the buildings that surround you, the roads and bridges you cross, all related to the infrastructure that we create, we aim to offer the most sustainable possibilities to shape the places, communities and society that we live in through meeting our client’s needs. Through the path we are on to delivering a green future, the result is something that everyone can be proud of. Our welcoming and friendly culture is something we are proud of and has gained us recognition with 9 years in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For list. Check out some of our incredible projects which have been awarded: 2022 Net Zero Award for Bay Technology Centre, Integration and Collaborative Working Award for YGG Tan-y-Lan primary school, The Deaf Academy awarded for its Universal Design at the 2022 Civic Trust Awards and Bristol’s iconic waterfront Wapping Wharf Living making a double win at the Bristol Property Awards!
After this apprenticeship
This apprenticeship aligns with the Geological Society of London for Fellow and The Science Council for Registered Scientist (RSci). You will also gain 5 years of valuable work experience, meaning you are in great stead to begin a career as a Geo-Environmental or Geotechnical Consultant.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HYDROCK CONSULTANTS LIMITED
Eve Ryan-Smith
everyan-smith@hydrock.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000309777.
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Closes in 30 days (Sunday 13 April)
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Please follow the link above to the Hydrock, now Stantec, website where you can apply for the apprenticeship. If you need any support or require reasonable adjustments, please contact EveRyan-Smith@hydrock.com