Apprentice Ground Engineer
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Company: STRUCTURAL SOILS LIMITED
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Location: Bristol, BS3 4EB
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £21,600.00 per year
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Sector: Health and science
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Ref: NAS-2000030567
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Application Deadline Date: 05/06/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 3
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Working Week: Monday - Friday. Standard office hours 08:45 - 17:15 with 0.5 hr lunch break. However, daily routine will vary to meet the needs of site work/the business and study requirements.
Brief Description
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 leading ground investigation company & be trained to assist, manage & lead a variety of exciting projects in combination with your studies.
Future Prospects
- This apprenticeship aligns with the Geological Society of London for Fellow and Science Council for Registered Scientist (RSci). We have an established chartership scheme and support staff looking to achieve chartered status with the Geological Society
- On completion of your apprenticeship you will not only hold a degree in Geoscience and (for the right candidate) an offer of permanent employment, but you’ll also have 5 years of practical on the job training and experience, having built a strong foundation for a career in ground investigation
Vacancy Detail
- 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 geoenvironmental 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
Other Information
- The apprenticeship will involve site/field & office-based work
- Site work can involve a variety of development/construction sites, travel around the UK & extended periods working away
- A valid full manual UK driving licence is essential
- Unfortunately we are unable to provide visa sponsorship
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK