Assistant Engineer / Geoscience Apprentice

Job Overview

We are offering the chance to gain a degree level qualification in Geoscience whilst working for a leading Site Investigation Company where you will gain hands-on experience whilst you study. You will work alongside our team investigating and profiling ground conditions. Supported by our extensive and knowledgeable team of Engineering Geologists.

Wage

• £18,000 a year
• Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
• Annual review of salary with planned incremental increases

Training Course

• Geoscientist (integrated degree) (level 6)

Hours

• Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm when working in the office.
• Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 4.00pm when working in the laboratory or onsite.
• You may be required to work additional hours in excess of your normal hours of work.
• 37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start Date

• Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

• 5 years

Positions Available

• 2

What You'll Do at Work

• Assist with all tasks associated with site investigations
• Describe soil and rock to British Standard
• Assist in the preparation of site investigation reports
• Assist in the preparation of Health and Safety documentation
• Assist in the supervision of site work
• Assist with testing soil and rock in the laboratory

Where You'll Work

• You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
• This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
  • Unit 1 B Borders Industrial Park River Lane, Saltney, Chester, CH4 8RJ
  • 203 TORRINGTON AVENUE, TILE HILL, COVENTRY, CV4 9AP

Training Provider

• UNIVERSITY OF KEELE

What You'll Learn

• Integrate and critically evaluate information from different sources to test findings and hypotheses.
• Consider, appraise and inform ground related issues to multidisciplinary teams.
• Define complex geoscience related problems, a strategy to understand the problem and evaluate possible solutions. For example: resource scarcity, foundations, sustainability energy supply.
• Test geological models to inform and design investigations.
• Plan, conduct and present independent geoscientific projects with appropriate guidance.
• Consider inconsistencies and uncertainty and gaps in data when developing geological models.
• Apply geoscientific theories, paradigms, concepts and principles.
• Conduct and supervise fieldwork, geoscience mapping and laboratory investigations as appropriate and in accordance with safe working practices and legal requirements.
• Apply appropriate numerical, statistical, geostatistical and qualitative techniques in the evaluation of data and information.
• Utilise digital technologies, instrumentation and remote sensing for the collection, analysis and modelling of data.
• Communicate relevant geoscience insights to external stakeholders using different formats and media.
• Evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses and develop personal development goals.
• Plan and organise own workload and contribute to the completion of geoscientific projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders online, remotely and in person, using appropriate techniques.
• Carry out geoscientific site surveys independently across a range of environments.
• Keep up to date with advances in working practices and emerging technologies and disseminate learning across the organisation.
• Prepare geoscience risk assessments in accordance with associated legislation for health, safety and wellbeing.
• Apply equality, diversity and inclusivity good practice to inform decision making.
• Produce recommendations that align to client requirements and organisational objectives that demonstrate the application of ethical, environmental sustainability and compliance with relevant legislation.