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AECOM Apprentice Building Surveyor in London, United Kingdom
Company Description
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Job Description
The Building Surveying Apprenticeship will start in September 2024 predominately based within the London office. You will work under the close supervision of senior colleagues and the nature of the work can be fast paced to meet the client and project deadlines. The role requires sound logic, analytical and excellent communication skills.
As part of the Apprenticeship, you will work towards a BSc (Hons) Building Surveying with UCEM, following successful completion of the degree, and upon achievement of the experience requirements, you will sit the Assessment of Professional Competency (APC) set by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Over the course of the four-year apprenticeship programme you will have dedicated study days provided and access to a range of online and blended learning tools.
What We Offer:
When you join AECOM, you become part of a company that is pioneering the future. Our teams around the world are involved in some of the most cutting-edge and innovative projects and programs of our time, addressing the big challenges of today and shaping the built environment for generations to come. We ensure a workplace that encourages growth, flexibility, and creativity, as well as a company culture that champions inclusion, diversity and overall employee well-being through programs supported by company leadership. Our core values define who we are, how we act and what we aspire to, which comes down to not only delivering a better world but working to “make amazing happen” in each neighbourhood, community and city we touch. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
Job Responsibilities:
Apprentices are likely to gain exposure on some of the duties outlined below, however, this will be dependent on the stage of the project they are working on and the type of instruction that is being worked on.
Assist with measured surveys to produce plans and details.
Assist with condition surveys, schedules of condition, mass data collection, snagging surveys working with senior staff on site
Assist senior surveyors with design/project work, specification writing, preliminaries and materials and workmanship.
Assist with Planning and Listed Building Applications
Assist with minute taking for design and client meetings.
Assist with producing programmes
Co-ordination and the preparation of initial viability studies.
Qualifications
No relevant experience is necessary. The position is ideally suited to school leavers at A-Level standard (or equivalent) who can demonstrate:
Minimum 96 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Minimum of grade 4/5 (C) Maths & English GCSE (or equivalent)
An interest in and desire to pursue a career in Project Management and the Built Environment
An aptitude towards good logic, problem solving and strong organizational skills.
Commitment to continued education and improvement through on-the-job learning and training opportunities.
Ability to work virtually / remote working.
Ability to works as part of a team.
Practical, adaptable, and enthusiastic
English language proficient, holding excellent communication skills.
Additional Information
Interested candidates must have permanent right to work in the UK as we unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
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About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
ReqID: REF33141O
Business Line: B&P - Buildings & Places
Business Group: DCS
Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India
Career Area: Survey & Estimation
Work Location Model: Hybrid