Apprentice Environmental Advisor

What will the apprentice be doing?

• Support the the environment team in the development of VolkerRail environmental policies, strategies and procedures to meet the requirements of applicable environmental legislation, client contract requirements and further growth as a sustainable business.
• Support environmental teams working on project sites with implementing best practices, identifying risks and developing and implementing solutions.
• Support the development, implementation and auditing of waste management and environmental plans.
• Carry out data administration tasks to collate, analyse and report on environment and social performance against internal and external client requirements.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

BSc (Hons) Environmental Science & Management Practitioner Degree Apprenticeship

Student member of one of the Environmental Professional Bodies

This course skillfully combines study in a well-established School of Engineering environment with practical and focused work-based learning and experience in our organisation.

University of Bolton

Part-time with day or block release

Work based training will be provided on one of our sites throughout the UK or at our Head Office in Doncaster

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Environmental Advisor on one of our project sites.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience

Qualifications

A Level or equivalent 3 subjects including Science or Applied Science (Grade 3 passes (96 UCAS points)) Essential

Things to consider

Position will require working outdoors Full driving licence or currently learning Level of physical fitness Able to pass medical and drugs & alcohol screening