Level 6 Geo-Environmental / Geotechnical Apprentice

Summary

Work with a leading UK land assessment and sustainable solutions consultancy on projects which offer scale, variety and opportunity for teamwork. In combination with your academic studies, you will carry out field work, including environmental and geotechnical land condition assessments and prepare technical reports.

Wage

£21,600 a year

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£21,600 a year in Year 1 of the 5-Year Apprenticeship (plus annual increments)

Training course

Geoscientist (integrated degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday to Friday (flexible timings per day) Block-release sessions with your Training Provider will be at Keele University. Keele, Newcastle, Staffordshire ST5 5BG.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

5 years

Positions available

1

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

Preliminary risk assessments / desk studies
Site investigations across the UK
Soil, gas and groundwater sampling
Carrying out tests in the field and scheduling laboratory tests
Factual and interpretive technical report writing
Providing geo-environmental and geotechnical recommendations
Undertake tailored and structured, health and safety, technical and project management training
Meet with mentor regularly to plan personal career development

Where you’ll work

Spring Lodge
172 Chester Road
Frodsham
Cheshire
WA6 0AR

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

Approximately 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying
This will include formal lectures and remote-access directed study, field trips and practical sessions on your degree whilst with Keele University. Studies will be arranged in ‘blocks’ of weeks on campus.
Further develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours, as part of the Level 6 Geoscientist Apprenticeship Standard
Alongside this you will work on a variety of projects with RSK Geosciences consultancy teams.
As an apprentice, you’ll work at one of our local offices, and travel to sites across the UK and get hands-on experience
You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff within dedicated geological, environmental management and land assessment teams
When not on block release at Keele, your work with RSK Geosciences may be in the office, on site, or from home, as agreed with your line manager

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade 4)
Maths (grade 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

Communication skills
IT skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

Other requirements

The role will involve a mix of office and site-based tasks. It is worth noting that this can include working on open greenfield / construction sites / operational buildings for extended periods of time, involving some travel around the UK, for which it is essential that you have a valid UK driving licence.

About this company

RSK Geosciences is an environmental organisation with over 40 years of environmental design, geological engineering, ground investigation and project management expertise and is part of the world-class RSK Group of more than 15,000 employees. The Geosciences team provides geological appraisals, site investigations, consultancy and design services to a range of external clients including engineers, house-builders, energy companies and local authorities. RSK prides itself on providing its staff with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development and allowing employees to reach their full potential. The RSK Geosciences training and development programme was recognised in the 2024 Ground Engineering Workforce Awards, winning the category of ‘Excellence in Learning and Development’. Our training provision is also accredited by the Geological Society. We are looking for our Geo-Environmental / Geotechnical (Degree) Apprentices to be a fundamental part of the future growth of our business.

https://rskgeosciences.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Standard benefits, including: • Contributory pension scheme • Option to buy additional holidays • Regular training and career development • Discounted gym memberships • Access to mental health support • Professional financial advice

After this apprenticeship

Successful apprentices will gain a BSc (Hons) Geoscientist (Degree Apprenticeship)

This apprenticeship aligns with:

Geological Society of London (GeolSoc) for Fellow
Science Council for Registered Scientist (RSci)

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RSK Geosciences

Paul McMahon

pmcmahon@rsk.co.uk

01928726006

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000311319.

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