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Manchester - UK

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Not Disclosed

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Job Description

AECOM is built to deliver a better world. We design build finance and operate infrastructure assets for governments businesses and organizations in more than 150 countries. As a fully integrated firm we connect knowledge and experience across our global network of experts to help clients solve their most complex challenges. From highperformance buildings and infrastructure to resilient communities and environments to stable and secure nations our work is transformative differentiated and vital. A Fortune 500 firm see how we deliver what others can only imagine at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Our UK & Ireland business can provide a comprehensive portfolio of multidisciplinary engineering skills with our structural engineers playing a leading and influential role in the development of building projects.  Were currently engaged in a vast array of building projects from world class sporting venues through to commercial properties healthcare higher education and research facilities hotels and resorts industrial and manufacturing developments.  These projects are located both in the UK and increasingly overseas. Some examples of current projects in the Structural Engineering Practice include:

             Houses of Parliament London AECOM are the structural engineers for the refurbishment of Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) as well as the lead engineers for the Northern Estate Programme comprising refurbishment of 4 separate listed buildings to the north of the Palace of Westminster.

             Curragh Racecourse Ireland AECOM provided multidisciplinary services on the redevelopment of Irelands preeminent racecourse where racing has taken place since 1729. The project included the construction of saddling stalls museum arm and its centrepiece the breath taking grandstand. With its soaring linear roof the grandstand can accommodate crowds of up to 10000 spectators.

             Schiphol Airport Amsterdam AECOM have been engaged to design a new pier for the future which will be the airports most sustainable ever. The new 400m long by 65m wide pier and 300m long link bridge will welcome an additional 14 million passengers annually through the provision of 8 new aircraft gates.

             Project North Park Exeter This new 70m state of the art research facility for the University of Exeter will house the Global Systems Institute the Institute of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence the Humanities Research Institute Astrophysics and QStep. It will bring together students and leading academics from various departments to facilitate collaboration in spaces designed to deliver the universitys planned growth in research and teaching.

             Foreign and Commonwealth Office Seismic Retrofit Programme Various Locations This global project involves the structural investigation and design of existing overseas British embassy buildings to ensure the facilities are safe and resilient in the event of earthquakes.  Work on this programme has been undertaken in Europe Africa Asia and South America.

             Crossrail Paddington Arch London The design and delivery of a new steel framed structure constructed within an existing Grade I listed building at Paddington station was a significant challenge. This required appropriate heritage consents assessing cost and constructability implications of our proposals and coordinating with the various other project disciplines and stakeholders. As such this required a collaborative project approach.

             Al Janoub Stadium Qatar Inspired by the rich heritage of Qatar and the Al Wakrah region this 45000 capacity FIFA 2020 World Cup stadium was designed with the timeless characteristics of simplicity solidity space and light. One of the most technically demanding projects we have ever delivered including unprecedented advances in the use of Building Information Modelling (BIM). 

             Chateau La Coste Provence AECOM have provided Civil and Structural engineering services on a number of expressive and innovative art galleries in the south of France. Each of the separate gallery buildings has been conceived by world renowned Architects including Renzo Piano giving the teams an opportunity to work on elaborate and award winning designs.

All of our buildings are conceived designed and constructed in a collaborative way to ensure they meet the often wide ranging requirements of the client brief within the constraints of time and budget all while still performing sustainably. Increasingly we work with our other internal business lines such as architecture building services engineering environment transportation project management and cost management to deliver an allencompassing service to our clients and their projects.

We are currently seeking a Structural Technician Apprentice / Trainee role within our Manchester office. This is a wonderful opportunity to join our growing design team receiving on the job training working on a wide range of Structural engineering projects across the region and beyond whilst being mentored and supported by experienced engineers to enhance career development during the apprenticeship period.

Successful applicants will continually develop their skills in structural engineering and will be supported at university (usually on an agreed schedule of release with a recognised provider) in order to hone technical skills (ensuring real opportunities for personal growth and career progression). We also run a variety of inhouse training sessions. 

Job Requirements 

 

  • Production of 3D models and CAD (Computer Aided Design) drawings using Revit and Autocad software 
  • Preparation of simple structural engineering calculations 
  • Supporting the administration of projects including maintaining records 
  • Assisting with data review and analysis
  • Ensuring outputs are accurate and meet the required standards 
  • Meeting agreed deadlines 
  • Working as a member of a team 
  • Contributing to providing solutions to problems 

Qualifications :

No experience is necessary but the position is ideally suited to school leavers who can demonstrate that they meet the academic entry requirements of the apprenticeship provider.

  • Minimum of 3 ALevels 112 128 UCAS points & above including Mathematics and preferably a Science (Science includes: Biology/Human Biology; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Life and Health Sciences; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics)

OR

  • BTech Level 3 at DDM grade level & above ( 128 UCAS Points minimum) Subjects 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 Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering Environmental Sustainability. 
  • Show an aptitude towards softwarebased engineering and drawing e.g. Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other similar 3D software.
  • Demonstrate an interest in and a desire to pursue a career specifically within Civil Engineering.
  • Commitment to continued education and improvement through onthejob 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.

 

As mentioned applicants must be willing to progress their career by undertaking a day release course at a Further Education Institution to study a Level 4 Civil Engineering HNC. Your study will be funded and you will earn an income as a permanent employee of AECOM.  Subsequently the expectation is that you would go on to achieve Incorporated Engineer status as part of your career development. 

Please submit a Covering Letter along with your CV . Please ensure you include predicted / actual grades where applicable.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.


Additional Information :

About AECOM

AECOM is the worlds trusted infrastructure consulting firm delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation buildings water new energy and the environment our public and privatesector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise a culture of equity diversity and inclusion and a commitment to environmental social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

 

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether youre working from an AECOM office remote location or at a client site you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation benefits and wellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. Were the worlds trusted global infrastructure firm and were in this together your growth and success are ours too.

Join us and youll get all the benefits of being a part of a global publicly traded firm access to industryleading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in each persons potential and well help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.


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