Environmental Specialist

4 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom RPS Group Full time
Job Description

RPS is seeking a highly motivated individual to join its environment team as an apprentice.

About the Role
  • This role suits someone with a genuine interest in geology and contaminated land, who enjoys a balance of office and site work and travel.
Your Responsibilities
  1. You'll work in both office and site-based environments, undertaking environmental monitoring, including water and soil sampling.
  2. Site support for ground investigation projects.
  3. Preparing information and assessments for environmental desk study appraisals and subsequent assessments.
  4. Environmental data entry and management, familiarising yourself with industry data formats and software packages.
  5. Working individually or as part of a site team.
  6. Helping prepare factual reports.
What We Offer
  • A designated mentor to support your role and development.
  • Opportunities to develop skills and challenge yourself in a flexible, friendly, and creative environment.
  • A salary commensurate with government minimum wage, ranging from £161 to £334 per week, depending on age.
  • A comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday + bank holidays, option to purchase up to 5 extra days per year, company pension scheme, group disability scheme, share incentive scheme, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, health screening, employee assistance programme, dental cover, gadget insurance, professional memberships, and access to benefit hub offering discounts, cash back offers, and rewards.
About RPS

RPS is a leading global professional services firm with over 5,000 employees. We define, design, and manage projects that create shared value in a complex, urbanising, and resource-scarce world.



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