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Environmental Practitioner Degree Level Apprenticeship

Employer
MOTT MACDONALD LIMITED
Location
20 Valpy Street, RG1 1AR
Salary
£20,000.00 annually
Closing date
1 Jun 2023

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Specialism
Other
Sector
Unspecified
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Degree
Start Date
August
Duration
Permanent
What will the apprentice be doing?
  • Working within environmental and sustainability teams to deliver Sustainability Strategies, Environmental Management Plans, EIAs and Sustainability Appraisals. Assist with EIA screening and scoping studies and help to manage the delivery of EIA and environmental reports.
  • Assist with the analysis of potential environmental impacts, working with wider multidisciplinary teams to develop sustainable designs and produce mitigation plans.
  • Engage with a diverse range of specialists through the company on different projects, including defence, roads, railways, flood management, water resources and with clients in the public and private sector. Developing field of interest and shaping career will progression through this engagement.
  • Get involved with our Early Career Professionals activities to develop skills and build a network, through seminars, training courses and on the job learning. This will supplement time at university and allow practical application of knowledge.
    Support will be provided by a line manager, professional mentor, and network of apprentices within the company, as well as the support from university tutors, which will be linked through regular coordinated tripartite reviews between academic and company staff.
  • Support with organisation and undertaking of environmental surveys which may include ecology, air quality and noise including the preparation of relevant health & safety documentation
  • Production of environmental drawings and plans using digital software including GIS
  • Environmental data collection, management, review and analysis
  • Environmental modelling and quantitative analysis
  • Survey support and site visits
  • Client and stakeholder engagement
  • Background research and literature reviews
  • Assessment of environmental impacts in accordance with overarching policy and legislation
  • Development of innovative solutions
  • Project, programme and bid management support
  • Building awareness of commercial setting
  • Contributing to technical notes and reporting
  • Application of GIS tools for data manipulation and analysis
  • Undertaking training courses to support development
  • Collaboration through forums and seminars.

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

You will attend university one day a week to work towards your degree qualification - BSc (Hons) degree in Environmental Health/BSc (Hons) degree in Environmental Science - via the Environmental practitioner (Degree) (Level 6) apprenticeship standard.

You will have the full support of your wider team, as well as a line manager, mentor and buddy, and a dedicated learning & development team

You will join our 2-year 'accelerate your future' internal training scheme as well as company provided training sessions.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon completion we would like to see your continued employment at Mott Macdonald where you can expect to take a more senior role in ongoing and future projects as well as possibly training future junior/apprentice team members.

There is an option to continue your professional development through further courses, events and company provided training.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 6 / B or equivalent) Essential
A Level or equivalent Maths (Grade A*-C) Essential
A Level or equivalent Science (Grade A*-C) Essential

Things to consider

You may be required to travel for university, work assignments and events including on the odd occasion weekends. Mott will provide you with travel and accommodation costs where needed.

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