Geoscientist Apprentice Summer

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We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivatedGeoscientist Apprenticeto join our Rail team in Nottingham.

As an apprentice, you’ll develop hands-on skills across a wide range of geoscience, geotechnical, and rail-related survey projects that support safe, sustainable, and resilient rail infrastructure across the UK. You’ll work alongside geologists, geophysicists, surveyors, and engineers, gaining experience from data collection through to interpretation and reporting.

Our team plays a vital role in assessing ground conditions, supporting design decisions, and enabling projects to be delivered efficiently and safely. You’ll be part of a collaborative and innovative environment where your work contributes directly to the development and maintenance of critical national rail assets.

As an apprentice, you will:

• Support ground investigations and geoscience surveys, including collecting geological, geophysical, and geotechnical data.
• Assist in interpreting data to understand ground conditions and identify potential geohazards.
• Learn to use field equipment and digital tools for mapping, modelling, and analysis.
• Help prepare technical reports, drawings, and documentation for both internal teams and clients.
• Participate in site visits, inspections, and data-gathering activities across various rail locations.
• Work collaboratively with survey, rail, and engineering disciplines to support integrated project delivery.
• Contribute to sustainability and safety initiatives throughout project life cycles.

This role is ideal for school leavers (GCSE or A-Level) who can demonstrate the following:

• A minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above, including Maths, English, and a science subject.
• Three A-Levels (or equivalent) at grade C or above, preferably including a science subject such as Geology, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, or Maths (required for Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship).
• A genuine interest in geology, earth sciences, rail infrastructure, or environmental/ground investigation work.
• Some experience, work shadowing, or exposure to fieldwork, environmental, or construction settings (preferred).
• An interest in digital tools, mapping software, or data analysis techniques.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and communication skills.
• A practical, curious, and problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis for either immediate or advanced offer start.
• Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades and details of the dates you are able to work to/from and well as locations you would be interested in.
• You must have the right to work in the UK.

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