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Change the World.\nAt AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access\nto clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted\ninfrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies\nfor future generations.\nThere has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our\nservices are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team\nof nearly 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and\nother professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.\nWe're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.\n Due to the continued growth and expansion of our Nuclear Team in our Warrington office we are looking to increase our technical workforce and are seeking to recruit a Civil & Structural Engineering Apprentice to work in our Warrington office from August 27 onwards on a permanent basis with the intention of enrolling them on the following course Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) | Liverpool | 2027 entry | Liverpool John Moores University\nAbout our Team\nAt AECOM, our Nuclear Structures team provide multi-disciplinary consultancy to the nuclear industry in both the nuclear new build and decommissioning sectors.\nIn 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, which requires considerable new build to enable decommissioning, 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.\nAn example project is Sellafield Pile 1 Diffuser Demolition where we were part of the consortium with other companies providing the CE&I, Mechanical and Process Design.\nThe project scope was to demolish the Diffuser, a 1450 tonne Reinforced Concrete box section, at the top of the 110m high ventilation stack, located in the heart of a congested nuclear facility.\nAECOM played a significant role as the Lead Designer responsible for developing a safe demolition strategy for this contaminated structure, demonstrating stability at all stages and designing the associated civil and structural works, working with mechanical, electrical and process engineers, including delivery of the seismic and extreme wind load design for the foundations and structural supports to a 150m high tower crane, the tallest ever on the Sellafield site.\nThe project challenged the Nuclear Industry’s traditional approach for labour intensive, low risk means of demolition, making use of the tower crane to cut and lift large blocks, arguing that the short-term increase in risk would lead to a quicker permanent decrease. This unique demolition is currently on-going and will be a very visible demonstration of the work being done to make Sellafield a safer place.\nHere's what you'll do:\nWhen 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. Their initial role be involved in a selection of activities potentially including:\nSupporting the delivery of consultancy services on nuclear energy engineering projects. \nSupporting the preparation and analysis of structural element designs in a variety of materials, mainly steel and concrete\nAssist in preparation of design documentation such as basis of design, design method statements, specifications/technical reports \nDeveloping an understanding of highly regulated industries\nDeveloping an understanding of Safety Cases and the supporting documentation\nDeveloping an understanding of risk and the preparation of designer’s risk assessments\nWorking with the project team, in particular with technicians that translate working designs into construction drawings\nAssist in providing support into the input of feasibility level studies for nuclear energy projects in conjunction with the wider AECOM teams. \nAssisting in securing work with nuclear energy developers and their supply chain\nOccasional site visits to construction sites would be a feature of this role.\nAttend University on average 1 day per week for 4 years to gain a a Beng (Hons) Civil Engineering.\nEnjoy the Perks\nAt 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.\nHere is what you will get from us!\nOn the job support and learning.\nWhen an apprentice starts at 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 tasks, to support with any technical queries. We also offer our apprentices the flexibility of working on a range of projects in the various service offerings and technical specialisms that our Practice delivers. This helps establish their areas of interest, and develops a firm sustainability grounding, that will allow our apprentice to choose the direction of their career.\nApprentice Development Programme\nIn addition to your identified external training provision here our Apprentice ADVANCE programme is designed to help you build your career in AECOM.\nYou 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.\nWe will provide you with all the support and tools you need to achieve your professional development ambitions, including Chartership with the relevant international professional institution. Professional institute qualifications you may be able to work towards include EngTech then IEng accreditation with ICE.\nSee our digital early careers e-brochure here\nReady to push the limits of what’s possible?\nThis position is ideally suited to school leavers who have/are about to completed A-Levels (or an equivalent qualification) and can demonstrate the following to enable them to enrol on a relevant Civil & Structural apprenticeship course.\nAll applicants must have achieved:\nMinimum of 5 GCSE's Grade 4/C or above in GCSE English Language and Mathematics (or an equivalent qualification), and:\nThree A-levels (or equivalent qualifications) at grades ABB, including:\nMathematics at grade B, and\nOne additional science subject at grade B*.\nThe following alternative qualifications may also be considered:\nInternational Baccalaureate (IB)\nA minimum of 32 points, including HL5 in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) and HL5 in another science subject.\nApplicants with SL7 in IB Mathematics and HL5 in Physics will also be considered.\nBTEC Extended Diploma (DDM)\nApplicants studying one of the following subjects will be considered:Applied Science\nAeronautical Engineering\nBuilding Services Engineering\nConstruction and the Built Environment\nCivil Engineering\nOperations and Maintenance Engineering\nComputer Engineering\nElectrical/Electronic Engineering\nEngineering\nEnvironmental Sustainability\nManufacturing Engineering\nMechanical Engineering\n\nT Level (Distinction)\nApplicants achieving a Distinction in one of the following T Levels will be considered:Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction\nDesign and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing\nEngineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control\nMaintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing\n\nSome work experience or shadowing in an engineering environment would be an advantage\nDemonstrate an interest and a desire to pursue a career in Traffic Engineering\nShow an aptitude towards software-based engineering and drawing e.g. Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other similar 3D software\nCommitment to continued education and improvement through on-the-job learning and training opportunities.\nCreative, practical, adaptable and enthusiastic\nAbility to demonstrate attention to detail\nAbility to think in a methodical way to design, plan and organize parts of projects\nEnglish language proficient, holding excellent communication skills to present information in speech, drawings and reports\n Must be able to demonstrate legal right to work in the UK and meet the requirements for Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)\nAbility to demonstrate a good technical understanding of Structural Engineering\nDemonstrable interest in Structural/Nuclear Engineering and developing a career in this industry\nGood Microsoft Office skills essential such as Word, Excel & PowerPoint\nEnthusiastic and hard-working, with ambition and drive\nAbility to structure & prioritise work effectively through close cooperation with the team as a whole and independently without losing initiative and focus \nAble to carry out occasional remote working\nPreferred Qualifications:\nWork experience in the nuclear energy or related field (e.g. working for either a power developer, equipment manufacturer, or consultant)\nSome familiarity with CAD and ArcGIS would be beneficial.\nFull UK driving license or equivalent that permits driving in the UK. Some travel to site may be required with equipment.\nWe 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 \nAt 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!\n Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible since CVs will be reviewed, and candidates selected for an advanced offer start.\nPlease include a covering letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.\nYou must have permanent right to work in the UK as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.\nSecurity Clearance\nPlease note that our offer of employment is conditional upon your ability to meet UK security clearance requirements. This is necessary for you to work on the full range of projects requiring security clearance in the UK.\nNationality - if you are dual national we will need you to provide details when you apply.\nLength of time in the UK - if you have left the UK for more than 1 month in the last 3 years, we need to understand where you went and for how long.\nAt AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.\nAt AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. 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