Employer description

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.

Main description

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.

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.

Training to be provided

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

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.

Entry Requirements

Essential qualifications

Three A Levels (grade C)

GCSE or equivalent in: English (grade C or 4) and Mathematics (grade C or 4)

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 and qualities

• 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.

Future prospects

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.