Apprentice Surveyor - Renewable Energy
SAVILLS (UK) LIMITED
London, W1G 0JD
Closes on Sunday 3 November
Posted on 16 September 2024
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Summary
We help create the culture, strategies, and direction required to maximise positive contributions to society and the environment, advising on the transparency and governance required to validate and celebrate commitment to sustainability.
- Annual wage
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£24,000 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
Pay increases will be aligned with your apprenticeship studies.
- Training course
- Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Five full days in the office, working hours 9:00am to 5:30pm. One of these days each week will be dedicated to university led study whilst in the office.
37 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Monday 1 September
- Duration
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5 Years
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
We are looking to recruit an apprentice to join our energy consultancy team based in our London Head Office. They will work with an established team who tackle a wide range of energy projects across the UK.
The job holder will have the opportunity to work on key technologies such as onshore wind, solar PV, battery storage, electric vehicles and emerging technologies such as hydrogen.
The role offers great variety and will encompass a diverse spectrum of work including:
- Supporting our Development Advisory team in carrying out GIS based site searching and feasibility studies, and assisting with negotiation of land agreements for a range of technologies
- Working with our Consultancy team in connection with the provision of advice relating to grid availability
- Support and research tasks related to our Valuations and Transactions business
Supporting the team in a variety of tasks including:
- Assisting in representation of property owners in promoting sites for renewable energy development opportunities
- Assisting in working with clients’ solicitors to agree terms for option and lease agreements for renewable energy projects, access or cable rights
- Assisting infrastructure and renewable energy developers to build their pipeline of projects, by identifying and securing sites, and subsequent project management
- Assisting the wider team in valuations, transactions, management or energy audits
- Supporting commercial negotiations by collecting comparable information
- Working with colleagues to assess renewable energy opportunities on clients’ property portfolios
- Policy analysis and research of key technologies/sectors
- Assisting in report and tender writing
- Developing their own network
- Travelling and attending meetings across the UK and Ireland
In addition to the tasks described above, the job holder may be required to carry out other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time.
Where you’ll work
33 Margaret Street
London
W1G 0JD
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT
Your training course
Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)
Equal to degree
Course contents
Your training plan
5 year training programme (Level 6 Apprenticeship), which includes a part time undergraduate degree (4 years) and an APC training programme (2 years, enrolled at the beginning of your 3rd year at University) leading to become a Chartered Surveyor with an RICS qualification.
On the job training is provided to ensure all the required knowledge and experience is obtained throughout the apprenticeship to qualify successfully.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English and Maths (grade Level 4 (Grade C) or above)
- minimum of (grade 96 UCAS points)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Presentation skills
- Number skills
- Team working
- Word and Excel skills
- Good written skills
- Diligent
- Able to work individually
- Punctual and reliable
- Keen and enthusiastic
- Thirst for knowledge
- Self-motivated
About this company
Founded in the UK in 1855, Savills is one of the world's leading property agents. Our experience and expertise spans the globe, with 600 offices across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. Our scale gives us wide-ranging specialist and local knowledge, and we take pride in providing best-in-class advice as we help individuals, businesses and institutions make better property decisions.
Company benefits
£1,000 sign on bonus
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
Once you've successfully passed your APC and become a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), you'll continue to receive training and career development opportunities. We ensure that your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is current and that all staff are fully up-to-date with changes to legislation and business needs.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SAVILLS (UK) LIMITED
Apprenticeship Team
apprenticeships@savills.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276780.
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Closes on Sunday 3 November
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