Apprentice Civil & Structural Engineer/Level 6 - Nuclear- Warrington- start August 27 onwards

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Join us. At AECOM, our Nuclear Structures team provides multi-disciplinary consultancy to the nuclear industry in both the nuclear new build and decommissioning sectors. In the new build sector, we provide engineering support to the Developers of the UK’s fleet of new nuclear power stations. In the Decommissioning Sector, AECOM provides support to the entire Nuclear Estate, including multidisciplinary design support at Sellafield; early stage development of the Deep Geological Repository; design and development of waste storage and disposal facilities; and multidisciplinary design support to defence projects.

Here's what you'll do:

• Support the delivery of consultancy services on nuclear energy engineering projects.
• Support the preparation and analysis of structural element designs in a variety of materials, mainly steel and concrete.
• Assist in preparation of design documentation such as basis of design, design method statements, specifications/technical reports.
• Develop an understanding and ability to apply the key technical theories and practices associated with civil and structural engineering.
• Develop an understanding of highly regulated industries.
• Develop an understanding of Safety Cases and the supporting documentation.
• Develop an understanding of risk and the preparation of designer’s risk assessments.
• Work with the project team, in particular with technicians that translate working designs into construction drawings.
• Assist in providing support into the input of feasibility level studies for nuclear energy projects in conjunction with the wider AECOM teams.
• Assist in securing work with nuclear energy developers and their supply chain.
• Occasional site visits to construction sites would be a feature of this role.
• Attend University on average 1 day per week for 5 years to gain a Beng (Hons) Civil Engineering.
• Complete the End Point Assessment with the Institution of Civil Engineers with potential to achieve Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status upon the completion of the degree course.
• Work towards full chartership status with one of the governing civil and structural institutions (Institution of Civil Engineers).

Enjoy the Perks:

At AECOM, you'll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well-being, customised to fit your lifestyle. Take advantage of career development opportunities, our flexible hybrid working model to ensure a work-life balance that suits your lifestyle, technical practice networks, AECOM University, and volunteering days.

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? This position is ideally suited to school leavers who have/are about to complete A-Levels (or an equivalent qualification) and can demonstrate the following to enable them to enrol on a relevant Civil & Structural apprenticeship course. All applicants must have achieved:

• Minimum of 5 GCSE's Grade 4/C or above in GCSE English Language and Mathematics (or an equivalent qualification).
• Three A-levels (or equivalent qualifications) at grades ABB, including: Mathematics at grade B, and One additional science subject at grade B.

The following alternative qualifications may also be considered:

• International Baccalaureate (IB) - A minimum of 32 points, including HL5 in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) and HL5 in another science subject.
• BTEC Extended Diploma (DDM) - Applicants studying one of the following subjects will be considered: Applied Science, Construction and the Built Environment, Civil Engineering, Engineering.
• Applicants achieving a Distinction in one of the following T Levels will be considered: Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction, Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control, Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing.

Key Attributes:

• Demonstrate an interest and a desire to pursue a career in Nuclear Civil and Structural Engineering.
• Show an aptitude towards software-based engineering and drawing e.g. Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other similar 3D software.
• Commitment to continued education and improvement through on-the-job learning and training opportunities.
• Creative, practical, adaptable and enthusiastic.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail.
• Ability to think in a methodical way to design, plan and organise parts of projects.
• English language proficient, holding excellent communication skills to present information in speech, drawings and reports.
• Must be able to demonstrate legal right to work in the UK and meet the requirements for Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).
• Ability to demonstrate a good technical understanding of Structural Engineering.
• Demonstrable interest in Structural/Nuclear Engineering and developing a career in this industry.
• Good Microsoft Office skills essential such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Enthusiastic and hard-working, with ambition and drive.
• Ability to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole and independently without losing initiative and focus.
• Able to carry out occasional remote working.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Some familiarity with CAD and ArcGIS would be beneficial.
• Some work experience or shadowing in an engineering environment would be an advantage.
• Full UK driving license or equivalent that permits driving in the UK. Some travel to site may be required with equipment.

We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us.

At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!

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

Security Clearance: Please note that our offer of employment is conditional upon your ability to meet UK security clearance requirements. This is necessary for you to work on the full range of projects requiring security clearance in the UK.

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