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Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services with experts across multiple disciplines worldwide. We solve complex challenges, from local community projects to vast, global programmes of work.
Our sustainability pledge sets out a plan to improve the lives of 1 billion people. To make a better future, we need the future of our industry to help us lead the way.
Tetra Tech’s early careers journey includes regular in-person training and events, support networks, and the satisfaction of helping to make a difference in the world. You’ll work on ground-breaking projects and develop the skills for success with access to mentoring, chartership support, and more.
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Role Title: Environmental Practitioner Degree Apprentice
Start Date: September 2025
Location: Leicester, Manchester, Leeds or London
Job Description:
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to join an established and growing environment team.
Working across the UK and internationally our qualified environmental experts play a pivotal role in the welfare of project related environments, making sure plans are fully researched and accurately managed across all areas.
Noise, poor air quality, lighting and odour can all act as pollutants which may need to be controlled or mitigated to protect sensitive environments. We offer a comprehensive service to suit individual clients such as developers, businesses, builders and local authorities, as well as to support the wider team on major programmes.
We survey, assess and advise on specific situations, including acting as expert witness at hearings and inquiries. We use innovative computer-based modelling techniques to predict future levels of noise, air and light pollutants and model future development scenarios. We provide a quick response and innovative solutions to noise or pollution constraints, often saving money or enabling greater developable areas by carefully evaluating the best benefiting mitigation or designs.
Your Role:
You will be working within the Nalo (Noise, Air Quality, Lighting and Odour) team whilst attending university 1 day per week to complete your degree.
The Programme:
The typical duration for this apprenticeship is 60 months but this will depend on previous experience
Successful apprentices will gain a BSc (Hons) Environmental Management
Qualifications/Skills:
A minimum of Five GCSE’s at grade C/4 or above including Maths and English
Three A levels at Grades A*-C including Science or their equivalent (112 UCAS points)
An interest in the environment
Experience in using Microsoft Applications
Self- Motivated
Application Closing Date: 4th January 2025
Assessment Day held in April 2025
Everyone is welcome at Tetra Tech and free to be their authentic self without apology. As a Disability Confident Employer, we’re always open to making reasonable adjustments to our application and selection process.
Tetra Tech colleagues take pride in delivering for clients, working together to ensure projects are delivered in the most effective way. This often requires colleagues to be together in person - in offices or on site - collaborating to ensure the best outcomes for both clients and colleagues. However, we also strongly advocate a hybrid approach that gives as much flexibility as possible around how, when, and where you work.
There is no 'one approach fits all' for our people – each team manages their own way of working. Your hiring manager can discuss what this looks like with you at interview.
Our people-focused culture includes a programme of mental health first aiders, wellbeing and fitness challenges, diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility groups, and a comprehensive selection of benefits that you can choose from to best suit your needs.
Learn more by visiting tetratecheurope.com/early-careers