Apprentice Ground Engineer

The Vacancy Structural Soils part of the RSK Group have a fantastic opportunity for someone to join their team as an Apprentice Ground Engineer. Ideally this role will be based at either our Bristol or Castleford offices but other areas will be considered. A full UK driving licence is essential. The Role: Do you want to build a career that combines fieldwork, geology & engineering to shape the future of site development? You will be joining a knowledgeable, talented & friendly team within the UKs leading ground investigation company & be trained to assist, manage & lead a variety of exciting projects in combination with your academic studies. What you will do: Master the ground beneath us – understand the fundamental influences of soil, rock, groundwater and contamination on construction and development projects. Explore UK geology – learn about principal soil and rock formations, their origins, and how they impact ground investigations. Develop key technical skills – get hands-on experience in soil and rock logging to British Standards. Conduct research – investigate geology, hydrogeology, landfills, borehole records, coal records and other information relevant to project proposals. Design site investigations – use your research to develop conceptual site models and preliminary risk assessments and select the best method of site investigation and analysis. Develop confidence in SHEQ – learn how to apply safety, health, environment, and quality principles to ground investigation projects. Get hands-on field experience – work on real projects involving borehole drilling, trial pitting, in-situ testing, geophysical logging and other investigation techniques. Analyse & report findings – Learn how to schedule geotechnical and geo-environmental testing and produce high-quality reports. Manage & lead projects – Build your expertise to plan, organise, and supervise investigations across the UK. Ongoing learning & mentorship – Benefit from regular technical training sessions and mentor support to track your progress. How You will train: Approximately 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying. This will include formal lectures and remote-access directed study, field trips and practical sessions on your degree whilst with Keele University. Studies will be arranged in ‘blocks’ of weeks on campus, known as block release. Alongside this you will work on a variety of projects with Structural Soils ground engineering teams on site and in the office. You will be based at one of our regional offices and will travel to sites across the UK working alongside our ground engineers. Block release means that you do not need to live close to Keele University, but we do ask that you live in easy commuting distance to your base office or are willing to relocate prior to starting. Qualifications & Skills required: Skills Enthusiastic with a love of the outdoors Good written and verbal communication skills Able to work well with others Organised and reliable Practical, adaptable and able to show initiative Willing to travel and work away, including some long site hours Good IT skills, including MS Office applications Qualifications GCSE in: English (grade 4 minimum) Maths (grade 4 minimum) A levels in: Any subject (grade BBB minimum) ideally including geology, geography or science, but other A levels will be considered BTEC in: Any subject (grade DDM minimum) Salary and benefits: Starting salary: £21,600 per annum. 31 days annual leave (incl Bank Holidays). Life insurance. Pension scheme. Free private GP service. Option to buy additional holidays. Health cash plan. Discounted gym membership. Cycle to work scheme. Payment of professional membership. The RSK Group are an equal opportunity employer #Geotechnical #Environmental #apprenticeship&trainee RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies. About Us Since its establishment in 1964, Structural Soils has evolved into an award-winning national, multidisciplinary, integrated geotechnical and geoenvironmental site investigation company. Owing to our astute personnel and range of equipment, we have the capability and capacity to undertake contracts of any size and scope and in any location. We regularly work on projects across the UK and internationally, serviced by a desk-based department working from offices in Bristol, Castleford, Coventry, Glasgow, Hemel Hempstead, Wigan, Plymouth and Tonbridge. Structural Soils works with a vast number of clients from wide-ranging industries, both private and public. A client may seek advice on house subsidence, or a multinational energy company may require our help in constructing power stations. Our industry-renowned expert staff offer technical, logistical and contractual advice on all aspects of ground investigations. Our technical staff include civil engineers, geologists, engineering geologists, chemists and environmental scientists. Structural Soils is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then. At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees. Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company. By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities. If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?