Higher Level Quantity Surveying Apprentice (Level 5) - Atkins

Job Description

Transform our urban legacy

Do you have a desire to make a difference in the world?

Are you ready to be part of a world-leading, inspiring and ambitious team? We’re making some exciting changes to our company brands and uniting SNC-Lavalin, Atkins, and Faithful+Gould to become AtkinsRéalis. Aligned to this we’re introducing a brand new look.

This is a journey, and it will take time to evolve, so for early careers you will still see us as Atkins for the time being. Please be reassured that this doesn’t impact any of the roles you apply for – we’re still us, just better.

Atkins, operating under AtkinsRéalis is a leading global consultancy with over 80 years of design, engineering and project management expertise. With us, you’ll join a team that asks questions and dares to see things differently while engineering a better future for our planet and its people.

Join our Apprenticeship Programme to be a part of the future of design and engineering.

While you develop in your apprenticeship, we also encourage you to maintain a positive work-life balance. So, during our recruitment process, tell us what matters to you. Speak to us about how we support wellbeing in and out of the office – including different ways to be flexible around work. We’re not all the same, and that’s our greatest strength. Reaching your full potential means being able to bring your whole self to work and being respected for the different opinions, strengths and experience you bring. Find out more about why we believe ‘Different, makes a difference’.

What you’ll be studying

Based in our Belfast office, we have an opportunity for a Quantity Surveying apprenticeship for our Faithful+Gould business.

Level 5 Degree Apprenticeships:

Quantity Surveying

To learn more about this apprenticeship and the academic requirements please click here.

If you’d like to find out more about our Faithful+Gould business, please click here. Further information about this business area will also be discussed with you during your interview and you’ll have a chance to ask questions.

Your apprenticeship in a bit more detail:

Our apprenticeships are designed to give you an insight into a wide variety of areas of work and the chance to explore where your skills and interests lie. Through a combination of on-the-job learning and practical skills development, you’ll work on real projects from day one that offer scale and variety, collaborating with others and creating meaningful impact on the world around us. You’ll work towards your professional qualification; whichever path you take, your future starts here.

You’ll also be supported by our leaders, technical specialists, your own dedicated mentor and our continuous learning and development framework.

Not only will you gain valuable 'on the job' experience and work towards professional qualifications but you'll also earn a meaningful salary from day one. We’re proud to be paying Real Living Wage for our Level 6 Apprenticeships.

You'll be making a sustainable difference in people's lives, shaping cities, reimagining transport and transforming nuclear energy. And with the opportunity to work across Cities & Development, Nuclear & Power, Transportation, Water or Environment, you'll decide where you want your career to go.

Here’s what your role as an apprentice will involve:

Developing your skills in a wide range of exciting projects
Learning and using relevant design software
Being involved in client meetings and assisting in building key client relationships
You’ll get to understand and learn digital skills, to help us harness technology in new ways
Your mentors will support you as you study towards nationally recognised qualifications and accreditation
You’ll have dedicated time to spend at college or university to focus on your studies

Please click here to watch a video from one of our apprentices and to learn more about life at Atkins as an apprentice, check out our early careers blogs.

Meeting your needs

As well as ensuring you’re rewarded for your efforts, we also have a variety of initiatives to support you:

33 days annual leave, including bank holidays. You also have the option to buy an additional 15 days or sell up to 5 days
Flexible working arrangements
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing you with immediate and confidential help for any work, health or life matters
Two paid annual volunteer days
Join any of our employee networks for social interaction, peer support and personal development
Opportunities to further develop yourself by applying to various companywide development programmes
An enhanced maternity scheme and family friendly policies
Life #InsideAtkins - join hundreds of talented apprentices, with opportunities from skill-building to social events, charity challenges, social clubs, and more.

To view all available benefits, visit our Total Rewards portal.

You can also check out our Connectr platform for tips and advice on applying. On Connectr you can even message your questions directly to one of our apprentice mentors.

We’re a Disability Confident Employer, and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Please contact us confidentially at apprenticeships@atkinsglobal.com to find out how we can support you.

More about us

Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, is a leading global consultancy. From designing end-to-end project solutions to pioneering new technologies and ways of working, everything we do supports our goal of delivering outstanding project outcomes for our clients, while engineering a better future for our planet and its people – no matter the scale, complexity or location of their project. Learn more.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.

If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

Atkins are an A rated sponsor, if you have any queries regarding sponsorship, please visit our International Student careers page.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

Person Specification

What you can bring:

To thrive throughout your apprenticeship and shape the best start to your career you’ll want to show us:

An interest for working in a consultancy environment
That you embrace equality, diversity and inclusion in everything you do
A desire to work collaboratively with a curious approach, challenging yourself to find new solutions
Enthusiasm and drive to complete your apprenticeship programme and seek out development opportunities
You’re motivated to achieve a professional qualification and continue learning
You’re comfortable to embrace digital ways of working and learning new technologies.

Applicable courses

Whilst you are applying to an employer through Workplus you must apply directly to the training providers to secure your place on the apprenticeship course.

Construction (Quantity Surveying)Southern Regional College

Description

The Higher Level Apprenticeship (Foundation Degree) in Quantity Surveying (accredited by The Open University) equips students with a comprehensive understanding of quantity surveying principles and practices within the construction industry. This 3 year Higher Level Apprenticeship is designed to provide apprentices with the ability to understand, utilise and develop the skills needed whilst working in the construction industry. It builds transferable skills in communication, teamwork, and the ability to self-reflect.

Students are provided with a broad-based education, complemented by a range of skills encompassing Quantity Surveying with an emphasis relevant to local industry. Units such as 'Measurement and Estimating' and 'Construction Economics' provide opportunities for students to learn how industry standard software can enhance and support the processes of quantity surveying. Students will study core modern construction modules including the role of a BIM manager and how the management of information is vitally important to the successful management of projects across all sectors of the industry. These innovations will ensure that students have gained the digital skills and knowledge to work effectively as a Quantity Surveyor.

An important and unique aspect of the Foundation Degree is the Work-Based Learning. The course requires the students to complete a minimum of 350 hours industrial placement. This is designed for the final semester of the course to ensure students develop the knowledge and skills prior to the period of assessment.

The most exciting element of this qualification is using new technology to capture construction progress and its context. Photogrammetry application is an example of a new technique using aerial photography and automatically creating 3D models that everyone in the construction can see and share as opposed to traditional, cumbersome surveying methods.

This course is designed to bridge this skills deficit, providing a qualification that covers the traditional knowledge and skills required but enhanced with the digital skills needed to function effectively within the industry.

Modules

Emerging Construction Technology 1 – Residential [20]
Introduction to CAD and BIM [20]
Introduction to Measurement and Digital Take Off [20]
Introduction to Construction Law [20]
Digital Surveying [20]
Emerging Construction Technology 2 - Commercial/ Complex Building
Measurement and Costing of Construction Works
Individual Project
Advanced Measurement
Work Related Learning

Assessment:

You will be assessed continuously throughout the 3 years of the course. Assessment methods include module exams, reports, case studies and presentations.

Award

Foundation Degree

Validated By

The Open University

Eligibility

18+ Fully Funded

Entry Criteria

The over-riding consideration in admitting applicants to this course, is evidence that the learner is likely to be able to complete the course satisfactorily.

Attendance at Individual or Group Pre-Entry Advice Sessions (IPEAS and GPEAS) may be required. These interviews may take place either on campus, via telephone or video call (Microsoft teams) and will play an important role in place allocation.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before 1st July 2024.
Applicants must have attained a minimum of 48 UCAS points which must be achieved from a minimum of 1 A2 subject (combinations of AS levels will not be accepted) or equivalent i.e. Subsidiary Diploma, Adult Access in Science. Students with Level 3 NVQ qualifications will be considered on their merits but may be required to undertake additional assessment in Maths and English before being accepted onto the course.
Applicants must have attained at least 15 points at Level 2 or above (e.g. GCSE) or have alternative approved qualifications. In addition, applicants must provide evidence of competence in written and spoken English Language. For entry to this programme, applicants should have attained a C grade in GCSE English language and a C grade in GCSE Maths (or equivalent).
For those entering a Higher Level Apprenticeships (HLA), employers may further enhance the entry criteria at their discretion. All applicants for HLAs will be interviewed by prospective employers to decide their suitability prior to being employed by a company. Each the applicant must secure employment with a Northern Ireland based company with a minimum contract of 21 hours. Entrance to HLAs is subject to meeting DfE Operational requirements.
Applicants who do not meet the criteria outlined above but have evidence of substantial knowledge or relevant industrial experience and skills, which has not been formally assessed, should refer to the College’s Accreditation of Prior Experience and Learning (APEL) Policy.

Please note that applicants progressing to higher education courses at Level 4 and above in the College or UK Universities may require a specific GCSE/ A-Level profile. In some cases, the Essential Skills in Literacy and Numeracy may not be a suitable alternative to a GCSE. It is the responsibility of the applicant to check each University’s progression requirements before enrolling on a course at the College.

To find out more about the application process for Higher Level Apprenticeships please see Information on Higher Level Apprenticeships.

Duration

Start Date

Friday 13 September 2024

End Date

Saturday 13 February 2027

Progression Pathway

Successful candidates may progress to the Level 6 Degree in Construction and Engineering Management [BSc Honours] offered at SRC.

Students can also progress onto courses at UK universities dependent on university entry requirements.

This may include:

Construction Management.
Quantity Surveying.
Site Management.
Project Management.

Following successful completion of the Foundation Degree in Quantity Surveying, students can pursue a career in Quantity Surveying as well as other areas of the construction if preferred.

Work+