Level 6 Environmental Practitioner (Degree) Apprenticeship WATERMAN INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT LIMITED

Our multi award-winning Apprenticeship scheme gives you the chance to contribute to some of the world’s most exciting projects. Apprentices are valued members of our team who have the opportunity to learn from industry-leading experts and best-in-class lecturers, whilst also working on high-profile projects from start to completion.

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Closing date: 01 Jul 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £19,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday 9am to 5.30pm

    Total hours per week: 37.5

  • Expected duration

    66 Months

  • Possible start date

    21 Aug 2023

  • Date posted

    23 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Degree
    Level 6 (Degree with honours)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000133135

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • You will attend the taught elements of your apprenticeship (including 1 day a week at university, and 4 days a week working in the 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

Things to consider

Driving licence desirable but not essential

About the employer

Waterman Group is a multidisciplinary consultancy providing sustainable solutions to meet the planning, engineering design and project delivery needs of the property, infrastructure, environment and energy markets. Founded in 1952, the company has since grown into a leading engineering and environmental consultancy with offices throughout the UK, Australia and Europe.

Employer

WATERMAN INFRASTRUCTURE & ENVIRONMENT LIMITED

Address

Pickfords Wharf

Clink Street

London

SE1 9DG

Contact

apprenticeships@watermangroup.com

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Training

Training provider

KINGSTON UNIVERSITY

Apprenticeship standard

Environmental practitioner (Degree)

Level 6 (Degree with honours)

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