Chartered Surveyor (Rural) Degree Apprenticeship (Thetford, East Anglia)

Summary

Our 5-year apprenticeship gives you the knowledge, experience and qualification you need to start a career as a rural chartered surveyor. You’ll get hands-on experience at one of the UK’s most successful firms in the utility and infrastructure sector and work on various exciting projects such as Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station and HS2.

Wage

£19,500 a year

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We offer a competitive salary and package. Details will be provided at interview.

Training course

Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday to Friday between 9am to 5.30pm, with some travel to sites. Apprentices will be granted time off for training and block weeks of study at University.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Possible start date

Monday 8 September

Duration

5 years

Positions available

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

You will join a dynamic team of surveyors, projects managers and geomatics professionals who will support you through your studies and involve you in various projects across our key sectors including water, power, telecoms and transport. You will assist in negotiating compensation claims, liaising with landowners and working on large compulsory purchase projects.

Where you’ll work

Unit 2, Trident Business Village

Kilverstone

Thetford

IP24 2RL

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

HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY

Your training course

Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

Information management - Provide data, information and advice for clients relevant to the surveying discipline.
Health and safety - Recommend solutions to ensure safe and secure working environments.
Construction technology - Provide advice relating to the construction technology of buildings and their materials.
Law - Negotiate and agree terms for acquisition/disposal of property, standard forms of building contracts or other property related contracts and liaise with legal advisers.
Consultancy - Manage instructions from engagement to completion.
Building surveys – Undertake inspections and surveys and provide advice and recommendations to clients relating to building surveys.
Prepare designs and specifications – Carry out the preparation of the design and specification of building projects from outline proposals to completion of the design and specification process.
Administer contracts – Implement administrative procedures for the running of a construction project. Issue instructions, deal with payment provisions, manage variation procedures and deal with completion and possession issues and the issuing of certificates.
Valuation and appraisal - Prepare capital and rental valuations of land and property for a range of formal and appraisal purposes and prepare client reports.
Land, property and planning law - Negotiate solutions to issues affecting both owners and occupiers of land and property including at least two of management, sales, lettings, purchase and/or planning.
Inspection and measurement – Undertake inspections of land and property and prepare related reports and advice. Use appropriate instrumentation to take measurements of land and property. Apply the appropriate guidance and use the appropriate basis to undertake measurements. Prepare and present measurements in an appropriate manner.
Tendering and procurement - Provide advice and recommendations as to appropriate procurement routes and manage the tendering processes relevant to them.
Costing and cost planning of construction works - Undertake the detailed quantification, costing and cost planning of complex construction works.
Manage efficiencies of construction contracts – Manage the construction phase of a construction project. Carry out life cycle costing and apply value engineering processes. Prepare data, reports and forecasts.
Information management - Provide data, information and advice for clients relevant to the surveying discipline.
Health and safety - Recommend solutions to ensure safe and secure working environments.
Construction technology - Provide advice relating to the construction technology of buildings and their materials.
Law - Negotiate and agree terms for acquisition/disposal of property, standard forms of building contracts or other property related contracts and liaise with legal advisers.
Consultancy - Manage instructions from engagement to completion.

Your training plan

You will be studying your BSc Honours degree in Rural Enterprise and Land Management accredited by RICS with Harper Adams University. In addition to your attendance at University our training Academy will support and guide you through your qualification.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade C or 4)
Mathematics (grade C or 4)

Other in:

Three A Levels (grade C)

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
IT skills
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative
Driving licence

Other requirements

Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to their own car to visit sites and carry out surveys, many of which are remote and rural. At Dalcour Maclaren, we ensure you feel recognised and valued for the work you do. We will offer successful candidates a full-time role at the end of their apprenticeship.

About this company

With 600 people in offices across England, Scotland, NI and Wales, opportunities for you to grow, succeed and thrive at Dalcour Maclaren are limitless. We deliver the future by playing our part in building sustainable and improved infrastructure across the UK and beyond. We have a fresh approach to land and the environment for Utilities and Infrastructure, and we embrace new technology to deliver excellent results for all.

http://www.dalcourmaclaren.com (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

A position on the Dalcour Maclaren apprenticeship scheme will offer the successful individual a full-time role within a forward-thinking and expanding company. You will work in a friendly and professional environment with like-minded individuals. From day one, you will get involved in our clients’ projects, and be given the opportunity to develop the skills and confidence required to succeed on your chosen career pathway.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY

recruitment@dalcourmaclaren.com

01869352060

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000303250.

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Closes on Friday 28 March 2025

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Company’s application instructions

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@dalcourmaclaren.com with the reference ‘Apprentice Application’ in the subject of your email. More information can be found on our website: www.careers.dalcourmaclaren.com/apprenticeships

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