• Job Description

  Req#: REF8064D

  Environmental Science Practitioner apprentice

  Birmingham, United Kingdom

  We invite you to bring your ingenuity, curiosity and enthusiasm into play and become one of our future bright minds in environmental consultancy within Ramboll. Work in an environment where you are encouraged to develop your skills, make a real contribution to our diverse team, whilst also learning through a structured academic course. Are you our new Environmental Practitioner Apprentice? Click the apply-button to send in your application.

  The Apprenticeship Programme Duration, Cost and Qualifications

  The duration of this apprenticeship is 5 years. The cost of the Apprenticeship is paid by Ramboll through the Apprenticeship Levy.

  Qualification to be Awarded -BSc Environmental Practitioner

  Academic Institution - Coventry University

  Ramboll Office Applicant to be Based - Birmingham

  Learning Arrangements - Block Release/Remote Learning

  Progression Opportunities

  On completion of the apprenticeship, you will have satisfied the requirements for registration with bodies such as the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) for Graduate membership (GradIEMA) or the Institute of Environmental Sciences (IES) for Associate Membership, amongst others. Successful completion of the degree apprenticeship will give you the potential for onward career progression within Ramboll as an environmental consultant or further study to complete a Masters in a relevant subject.

  Apprenticeship Course Delivery

  Ramboll are intending to deliver the Apprenticeship with the academic institutions listed above, with successful applicants based at the Ramboll offices noted above. You would typically either work for 4 days a week within your job delivery role and study would be 1 day a week on day release, or blended with block releases as dictated by your degree provider. You will be required to complete an End Point Assessment where you will need to demonstrate that during the apprenticeship you have learnt the required knowledge, skills and behaviours.

  You will join our Environment and Health Market

  As our new Environmental Practitioner Apprentice, you will work as part of a strong dedicated team of environmental consultants, technical specialists and engineers, undertaking a variety of technical work across a range of environmental disciplines. Your work will be mainly office-based, with some site work required as projects require. Wherever possible, types of project work will be allocated to support topics being studied in your course at that time.

  As part of the apprenticeship, we will work with you to develop your abilities to recognise and interpret environmental information and synthesise data to gain insight into the environment, and potential solutions. You will have the opportunity to apply the theoretical and academic understanding you have gained during your studies to real world projects and contribute to Ramboll’s strategy, driving sustainable change through trusted partnerships.

  If you enjoy challenging, varied work, then you will thrive here and if you believe that a team can become more than the sum of its parts through effective communication, then you will fit in well.

  Your starting point for constant growth

  From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

  • At least 2 A levels or equivalent at grades A*-C including a science subject and 5 GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including maths and English.
  • Good attention to detail and can work proactively.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Capability to take responsibility for actions and projects.
  • Good time management skills to meet deadlines.
  • Effective communication skills.

  Students who have alternative or non-standard qualifications or have experience that needs to be credited on a Recognition of Prior Certificated Learning (RPCL) and Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL) basis will be considered on an individual basis.

  Welcome to our Environment and Health Market

  The apprentice role sits within our Environment and Health market, where employees work across a wide range of environmental sectors, developing innovative, scientifically sound solutions that support the creation of sustainable societies, help increase liveability by reducing environmental impacts and restoring natural environments. One of the world’s leading environmental and health consultancies, our bright minds are trusted by clients to manage their most challenging environmental, health and social issues. Working and studying as an apprentice within Environment and Health you would have the opportunity to gain experience and skills across the full breadth of our services, managed to compliment your studies and support you in becoming a successful and rounded environmental consultant.

  Ramboll in the United Kingdom

  Ramboll is ranked a Top 10 consultant in the UK and has 1,500 bright minds working across 17 offices to apply their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health and Energy. We love seeing our talents develop and succeed and you will have opportunities to work on challenging and inspiring projects within an environment that is friendly, open and supportive.

  How to apply

  Apply online. Attach your CV and cover letter showcasing why you are the right fit for the role, and when you are available to start. In your cover letter we would like you to answer the following question. You must answer this question if you wish to be shortlisted to the next stage.

  1. In no more than 500 words, tell us about what you see as the main environmental challenges where you live, and how you would help solve them.

  Deadline: 14 May 2023

  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

• About the company

  Ramboll Group A/S is a consulting engineering group.

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