Tetra Tech Europe
Geo-environmental Apprentice
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Geoscientist Apprentice – Geo-Environmental Team
Location: Bristol or Cardiff
Tetra Tech is hiring an enthusiastic Apprentice to join our Geo-environmental Team, ideal for someone passionate about geology, contaminated land, and a mix of office-based and site work, including travel.
About the Role
We’ll sponsor your part-time Geoscience Apprenticeship degree (over 5 years) at Keele University, covering course fees. The remaining work will include supporting geotechnical and environmental projects such as:
- Ground investigations
- Environmental monitoring
- Audits
- Client-facing reporting
Your Responsibilities
Your role will involve a mix of problem-solving, fieldwork, and analysis, including: ● Conducting site-based environmental monitoring (e.g., water/soil sampling) ● Assisting with ground investigation logging for soils and rocks ● Preparing desk studies, assessments (e.g., preliminary risk appraisals) ● Managing environmental data (learning industry formats and software) ● Assisting in geological/waste risk appraisals ● Preparing technical reports with minimal supervision
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You’ll work independently or as part of a team, integrating theory with hands-on experience in both field and office environments.
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll need either: ✅ A Levels: BBB required ✅ BTEC: DDM ✅ International Baccalaureate: 29 points Note: Relevant life/work experience may be considered instead of qualifications.
For candidates aged 16-18: Must hold GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C/4 or equivalent).
No prior employment required—eagerness to learn and progress is key!
What We Offer
✨ Technical Mentorship: A dedicated mentor and exposure to Tetra Tech’s comprehensive expertise, including:
- Ground investigations
- Desk-based risk and minerals assessments
- Environmental monitoring (controlled waters, human health, gas risks)
- Waste classification and material reuse
✨ Career Progression: Successful completion enables progression towards Chartered Geologist status) ✨ Impactful Work: Join a team solving complex geoscience and environmental challenges ✨ Diverse Opportunities: Work across multi-disciplinary projects with a global consulting company
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Why Join Tetra Tech?
We’re a leading consultant to the UK public, private, and international sectors, offering projects that deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. With over 6,000 employees in the UK, Ireland, and Netherlands, we combine global expertise with personal client relationships.
Our values include: 🔹 Individual Performance vs. policy-driven processes 🔹 Innovation and Creativity in solving complex challenges 🔹 Supporting Diverse Talent—we make reasonable adjustments for recruits/employees (e.g., flexible schedules, accessible workspaces).
We uphold the Equality Act 2010, so please inform us of any accommodation needs during the recruitment or employment process.
Note: Tetra Tech collaborates exclusively with approved recruitment agencies. Unsolicited CVs and representations from unaffiliated agencies will be disregarded.
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