Apprentice Building Surveyor

A Building Surveying Apprenticeship at AECOM in Cambridge where you study towards a degree while gaining hands-on experience in surveying, construction inspections, design support, and project work within the built environment sector.

Job Description

We are looking for an Apprentice to join our Building Surveying team in Cambridge. 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 or Anglia Ruskin University, 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 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 Building Surveying 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

Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected on a rolling recruitment basis. Please include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.

You must have permanent right to work in the UK &/or Ireland as we unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

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.