Annual wage £31,500.00 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays. You also have the option to buy an additional 15 days or sell up to 5 days.Flexible working arrangements. Two paid annual volunteer days. Working week Monday to Friday (flexible timings - TBC). Total hours per week: 40.0 Expected duration 30 Months Possible start date 02 Sep 2024 Date posted 18 Dec 2023 Apprenticeship level Degree Level 7 (Master's degree) Reference number VAC1000218833 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day Our apprenticeships are designed to give you an insight into a wide variety of areas of work and the chance to explore where your skills and interests lie. Through a combination of on-the-job learning and practical skills development, you’ll work on real projects from day one that offer scale and variety, collaborating with others and creating meaningful impact on the world around us. You’ll work towards your professional qualification; whichever path you take, your future starts here. You’ll also be supported by our leaders, technical specialists, your own dedicated mentor and our continuous learning and development framework. Not only will you gain valuable 'on the job' experience and work towards professional qualifications but you'll also earn a meaningful salary from day one. We’re proud to be paying Real Living Wage for our Level 6 Apprenticeships. You'll be making a sustainable difference in people's lives, shaping cities, reimagining transport and transforming nuclear energy. And with the opportunity to work across Cities & Development, Nuclear & Power, Transportation, Water or Environment, you'll decide where you want your career to go. Here’s what your role as an apprentice will involve: Developing your skills in a wide range of exciting projects Learning and using relevant design software Being involved in client meetings and assisting in building key client relationships You’ll get to understand and learn digital skills, to help us harness technology in new ways Your mentors will support you as you study towards nationally recognised qualifications and accreditation You’ll have dedicated time to spend at college or university to focus on your studies The training you will be getting The apprenticeship will provide you with an extensive understanding of the ground, geological and design processes vital to all construction and infrastructure projects You’ll also have the chance to put taught theoretical skills into practice, with access to industry-grade equipment and facilities throughout the course You'll develop the knowledge and advanced skill set in soil and rock engineering, hydrogeology, ground investigation and sustainable approaches to modern engineering required to progress your career in industry This apprenticeship consists of four semesters of taught modules (class and computer-based practical work) and laboratory classes spread over two academic years, before entering into a significant period of individual work for the end point assessment in year 3 Each module, while separate, will help to develop a holistic understanding of ground engineering processes and requirements, covering a range of inter-related topics Modules are taught on fixed days throughout the two semesters, which run from October to December and January to May Level 7 Geotechnical Engineer (integrated degree) Functional Skills in English and maths if required What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Our Geotechnical Engineering Degree Apprenticeship MSc is designed to deliver the Geotechnical engineer (integrated degree) standard from the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education It meets the demands of a range of job titles within the ground engineering sector including Engineering Geologist, Geo-environmental Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer and Tunnelling Engineer, to name a few The apprenticeship will provide you with an extensive understanding of the ground, geological and design processes vital to all construction and infrastructure projects. You’ll also have chance to put taught theoretical skills into practice, with access to industry - grade equipment and facilities throughout the course You'll develop the knowledge and advanced skill set in soil and rock engineering, hydrogeology, ground investigation and sustainable approaches to modern engineering required to progress your career in industry Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative Qualifications Other geoscience, civil engineering or related (Grade BA degree with a 2:1 (hons)) Essential