Apprentice Environmental Advisor

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.

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. This means you develop your skills in a real working environment from day one and are able to put the skills you learn at college directly into practice at work.

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 built environment, water, infrastructure and power. You will join a super dynamic team, who 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 your confidence and use your initiative.

You will learn to:

• Work as part of a team to assist in the delivery of 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 the 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.

We are looking for people who:

• Are keen to learn.
• Share our values of Passion, Integrity, Responsibility and Excellence.
• Have 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 timekeeping and attendance.
• Can speak and write clearly.
• Enjoy working in a team.
• Can follow instructions and work under pressure.
• Can act independently.
• Are passionate about delivering a sustainable future.
• Are keen learners who are comfortable tackling new challenges in a fun environment.
• Enjoy collaborating with others.
• Have great attention to detail.

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.

To apply you need:

• 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) grade C/4 or above in English Language, Maths, Science and 2 other subjects.
• Plus, have achieved (or be predicted to achieve) 3x A-Levels grade B (or equivalent such as a Level 3 apprenticeship in a construction or property-related discipline).

Please note, to be eligible for an apprenticeship you:

• 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 3 years before starting the apprenticeship.

Further eligibility details can be found online at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apprenticeship-funding-rules. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory eligibility checks.

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, find out how you can make yours stand out.

What happens next? 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. EARLY APPLICATION IS THEREFORE RECOMMENDED.

NG Bailey is an Equal Opportunities employer. All applicants will receive equal treatment within their application and selection process.