Overview
Skills you learn at college, directly into practice at work. Are you looking to kick‑start your career as an Environmental Advisor? Do you want to work on exciting projects that challenge you daily and get paid while you do it? Our 5‑year apprenticeship gives you the knowledge, experience and qualification you need to start a career as an Environmental Advisor. You'll get hands‑on experience at the UK's leading Engineering and Services business, working across our Engineering and Freedom businesses, on various exciting projects across the built environment, water, infrastructure and power.
You will join a super‑dynamic team that will fully support you through your studies and help you achieve your future career ambitions. As an apprentice environmental advisor, you will support the delivery of our environmental strategy by improving awareness, ensuring compliance, and helping embed best practice across the business. You'll work closely with operational teams, design and procurement colleagues, and site managers to ensure our environmental responsibilities are met – and exceeded.
As an NG Bailey apprentice you will:
* Train at one of the top‑performing universities in the country.
* Learn about our award‑winning approach to working safely.
* Work both in an office and visit construction sites.
* Be prepared for early starts and travel away from home when necessary.
* Develop great working relationships with some of the industry's most talented people.
* Have a strong support network giving you the chance to build confidence and use your initiative.
Responsibilities
* Work as part of a team to assist in the delivery of the environmental strategy.
* Assist in maintaining and updating tailored Aspects & Impacts Registers for all relevant sites.
* Support the internal communication and environmental awareness activities across the business.
* Work alongside the team to complete environmental audits of priority sites, including depots and fixed‑managed locations.
* Assist in database maintenance.
* Assist in managing all non‑conformances and ensure actions are resolved promptly.
* Under guidance, help capture and report all waste data including waste type, weight, and disposal routes.
* Support internal operational environmental training.
* Engage in a timely and professional manner with clients and a range of internal and external stakeholders.
* Provide the business with ad‑hoc assistance on other projects when necessary.
Qualifications
* Are keen to learn.
* Share our values of Passion, Integrity, Responsibility and Excellence.
* A passion for environmental protection and sustainability.
* Understand the importance of building strong relationships with the contractor and client.
* Are organised and well prepared with excellent time‑keeping and attendance.
* Can speak and write clearly.
* Enjoy working in a team.
* Can follow instructions and work under pressure.
* Can act independently.
* Be passionate about delivering a sustainable future.
* Be a keen learner who is comfortable tackling new challenges in a fun environment, enjoying collaborating with others, and having great attention to detail.
Requirements
* 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade C/4 or above in English Language, Maths, Science and two other subjects.
* Have achieved (or be predicted to achieve) three A‑Levels grade C (or equivalent such as a Level 3 apprenticeship in a construction or property‑related discipline).
* Must be able to complete the apprenticeship within the required time, including the End‑Point Assessment.
* Must have a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England.
* Must be ordinarily resident in the UK or its territories for at least three years before starting the apprenticeship.
Training & Development
You will attend Harper Adams University on block release to complete the Environmental Practitioner Degree apprenticeship. In addition, you will regularly attend in‑house training and development as part of the programme.
Application Process
Ready to apply? If you are applying for this role, take a look at our application hints and tips for guidance on what good looks like. We receive a lot of applications, so find out how you can make yours stand out.
If we like what we see on your application, you will be invited to undertake a telephone interview. If we then wish to progress your application further, you will be invited to attend an assessment centre at which we will shortlist for final interviews. PLEASE NOTE THIS VACANCY MAY CLOSE BEFORE THE ADVERTISED CLOSING DATE IF A LARGE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED.
Company Overview
As the UK's largest independent engineering and services business, our innovative, responsible and forward‑thinking approach has enabled us to work on fantastic ground‑breaking projects, providing innovative solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Our values of Passion, Integrity, Responsibility and Excellence form the foundation of our company and guide the way we work and behave.
Apprenticeship Benefits
At NG Bailey, we recognise the importance of having apprentices in our workforce. Our industry‑leading approach develops the behaviours, skills, knowledge and experience our apprentices need to build a successful career. We work in partnership with a national network of colleges to offer some of the best training in the industry. Apprenticeships are available for anyone over 16 years of age. They offer you the opportunity to earn a wage and work full time in your chosen trade area, developing your skills in a real working environment from day one and growing into a sustainable future.
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