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

Full-time State/Province: Cheshire Business Group: DCS Legal Entity: AECOM Infrastructure and Environment UK Limited Business Line: Energy Work Location Model: Hybrid Operating Group: International Primary Location: UK - Warrington - Birchwood Park

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Join us. At AECOM, our Nuclear Structures team provide multi-disciplinary consultancy to the nuclear industry in both the nuclear new build and decommissioning sectors. In the new build sector, we are providing 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:

• When an apprentice starts with AECOM, we pair them with a senior member of the team who will guide and mentor them through their initial period working on live projects and business development proposals.
• Supporting the delivery of consultancy services on nuclear energy engineering projects.
• Supporting 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.
• Developing an understanding of highly regulated industries.
• Developing an understanding of Safety Cases and the supporting documentation.
• Developing an understanding of risk and the preparation of designer’s risk assessments.
• Working 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.
• Assisting 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 4 years to gain a Beng (Hons) Civil Engineering.

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.

In addition to your identified external training provision, our Apprentice ADVANCE programme is designed to help you build your career in AECOM. You will attend several instructor-led training sessions where you will meet and hear from people across the business and take part in a series of interactive activities to equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your role.

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, Aeronautical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Construction and the Built Environment, Civil Engineering, Operations and Maintenance Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering Environmental Sustainability, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical 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.

Some work experience or shadowing in an engineering environment would be an advantage. Demonstrate an interest and a desire to pursue a career in Traffic 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 organize 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:

• Work experience in the nuclear energy or related field (e.g. working for either a power developer, equipment manufacturer, or consultant).
• Some familiarity with CAD and ArcGIS would be beneficial.
• 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 ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com. 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.