The Role
We are looking for three Apprentice Ground Engineers to join our Structural Soils team. Positions are based at our Bristol, Castleford and Hemel Hempstead offices, though other areas will be considered. A full UK driving licence is essential for all candidates. This role will combine fieldwork, geology and engineering to shape the future of site development and will be trained to assist, manage and lead a variety of exciting projects alongside 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, remote‑access directed study, field trips and practical sessions while studying with Keele University. You will work on a variety of projects with Structural Soils ground engineering teams on site and in the office.
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) and Maths (grade 4 minimum)
* A levels in any subject (grade BBB minimum), ideally including geology, geography or science (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.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
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