Apprentice Water & Environment Flood Risk Management Technician

What will the apprentice be doing?

Candidates will be required to build a knowledge of water, environment and flood risk management and will possess an interest in developing and progressing a career in environmental consultancy. They will support our teams to assist with the delivery of a wide range of projects, including hydrological assessments, hydraulic modelling studies, options appraisal, flood risk assessments, strategic flood risk assessments and resilience studies.

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

Training will be day or block release with an approved training provider to meet the requirements of the apprenticeship standard

Upon successful completion of the Level 6 apprenticeship you will receive a BSc Environmental Science degree.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Following successful completion of the apprenticeship you will follow a structured training and development plan to progress within your team.

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, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Any (Grade C / 4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Any (Grade C / 4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Any (Grade C / 4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C / 4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C / 4 or above) Essential
A Level or equivalent Any (Grade B or above) Essential
A Level or equivalent Any (Grade B or above) Essential
A Level or equivalent Any (Grade C or above) Essential

Things to consider

A Levels ideally in maths, science or other geography related subjects.