Level 6 Environmental Practitioner (Degree) Apprenticeship

What will the apprentice be doing?

• You will attend the taught elements of your apprenticeship (including 1 day a week at Kingston university, and 4 days a week working at our Redhill office)
• You will be involved with the planning of projects with your Project Manager, including when and how you will collect data which will help us assess potential environmental impacts
• Help undertake desk-based research, using publicly available data and information from other sources. This might include talking to third parties such as environmental regulators
• Carry out fieldwork, including making visual observations on sites, and collecting data to support assessments
• Perform routine analysis and data collection
• Provide regular updates to your team members, your Project Manager and other relevant people, either verbally or in writing
• Help prepare client reports/updates (including emails, draft factual and interpretative reports) under guidance
• From time to time we may ask you to come along to client/design team meetings

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

You will be studying for a BSc (Hons) in Environmental Science at Kingston University.

In addition to this, at Waterman you will experience the following continuous learning opportunities:

• Workplace shadowing
• Dedicated mentoring
• Technical skills including software, people skills and Health & Safety training
• Periodic In-house training from internal or external resource
• Webinars and e-learning
• Development days

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

There are great opportunities to progress your career and experience a diverse range of learning & development opportunities with Waterman. Many of our Apprentices will go on to achieve Chartered status.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

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

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 5 including English, Maths and Science (Grade 9-4 (A*-C)) Essential
A Level or equivalent 2 A Levels Geography, Sciences, Geology or Maths (Grade A*-C) Essential
BTEC or equivalent Science or Engineering related (Grade DMM or above) Essential