Geoscience Degree Apprenticeship

Supervision of rotary drilling and drilling and grouting operations across a number of sites. Drilling and grouting data collection to ensure: Weekly production reports are continuously updated.That the borehole data is representative of the site geomodel.That the site programme is being met. Highlighting and reporting any site issues with the plant, personnel and or ground conditions. Create and update EXCEL spreadsheets of drilling and grouting records on a minimum weekly basis. Preparation of factual drilling and grouting completion reports Grout cube collection and scheduling of testing Liaison with both internal and third-party supervising engineers. Liaison with clients and their representatives. General surveying duties, including setting out of boreholes. Production of geological cross sections and geological plans based upon borehole information Exposure to budgets, quotations and pricing to provide a better understanding of the contracting elements of the business. Any other ad hoc duties as and when required at the manager's discretion.

The above list is not exhaustive and is subject to change due to variations within the organisation.

Training Outcome:

For the right candidate, the position has the potential to develop into a broader role involving contract management and commercial aspects such as tendering, invoicing and business development.

Employer Description:
Sirius was first established in 2003. The embryonic business was formed by four partners whose objective was to create a contract service for developers aimed at managing and relieving the risks of abnormal ground conditions, providing our clients with a confidence of approach and reliable cost when dealing with site problems. The proposition proved attractive, and over the last twenty years Sirius has grown and expanded its offering to Demolition, Drilling, Ground Stabilisation, Remediation, Plant and Civil Engineering contracting services. Sirius also provides Geotechnical, Environmental, Planning and Renewable Energy services to its growing client base. In 2023 the business became an employee owned trust. Employee ownership will help nurture the very culture and ethos that has made us so well respected for over twenty years. Our employees are some of the best in the industry, and they are the right people to help drive the business forward.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm with 1-hour unpaid for lunch.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Excellent time management,Keen to learn new skills