Environmental Scientist Apprentice

Introduction

Interested in rivers, flooding and how water moves through the environment? As an Environmental Scientist Apprentice, you'll gain hands‑on experience, earn a salary and work towards a fully funded Environmental Science degree with Keele University while helping to protect water resources and the environment.

Here at the Mining Remediation Authority, we really are a great team to work with. We’re united in our passion and commitment to make a better future for people and the environment in mining areas. We carry out a wide variety of essential services from responding to coal mining hazards, to keeping everyone and everything safe from mine water pollution. We are excited about what our future holds.

Our work is helping to develop a new sustainable source of renewable energy for the UK. By harnessing the energy from mine water heat, we hope to play a key role towards helping the UK to meet net‑zero emissions by 2050. We truly are a supportive organisation where we all live and breathe our values. We are inclusive, trusted and progressive in everything that we do.

• Support the monitoring and assessment of rivers, rainfall, flooding and surface water systems across Great Britain
• Assist with collecting environmental data, water samples and monitoring information from sites
• Help inspect and maintain hydrological monitoring equipment
• Analyse environmental and hydrological data using specialist software and tools
• Support investigations into water movement, flooding and environmental impacts
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports, maps, presentations and project documentation
• Work alongside experienced hydrologists and environmental scientists on environmental protection and water management projects
• Take part in site visits, fieldwork and surveys to better understand water systems and catchments
• Contribute to projects that help protect communities, water resources and the environment
• Gradually take ownership of your own work and projects as your skills and experience develop

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will have gained a BSc degree in Environmental Science and valuable industry experience in hydrology. This could lead to opportunities within hydrology, flood risk management, environmental consultancy, water resource management or wider environmental science roles. You will also be well placed to work towards professional accreditation and further career development within the sector.

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

• Essential – GCSE – English Language – Grade 4/C
• Essential – GCSE – Mathematics – Grade 4/C
• Essential – A Level – any Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics – 3 at grade BBC or above
• Essential – A Level – any Geography, Environmental Science, Biology – 3 at grade BBC or above

• Course:
  Environmental practitioner (Degree) (level
  6)
• Level: 6
• Route:
  Agriculture, environmental and animal care
• Apprenticeship Level: Degree

Working week: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Flexible working is available. The role is mainly office-based, with opportunities for site visits and fieldwork across Great Britain. University attendance and study time will form part of the working week. Expected duration: 5 years. Training provider:
University of Keele.

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.