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About Aecom

AECOM is the world’s 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, public- and private-sector clients trust them to solve their most complex challenges.

Your role

The Building Surveyor role the company offers can be varied and is dependent on the Client, sector, and project they are working for as well as the team for which you will be working. General Building Surveying duties are listed below and will be provided as far as practicable to ensure breadth of knowledge for gaining a successful Chartership through the RICS APC.

• Feasibility Studies
• Design and specification
• Detailed drawings (CAD not required, but the ability to provide clear markups for CAD to produce drawings will be expected)
• Planning applications
• Listed building and conservation area consent
• Building regulations
• Tendering process
• Contract administration
• Measured surveys
• Condition surveys
• Technical due diligence
• Dilapidations
• Party wall awards

A Building Surveying Graduate at AECOM could have the opportunity to assist in all of the above tasks and see projects from inception to completion on-site.

Training & development

In addition to the ADVANCE Programme, AECOM will provide you with all the tools and support you need to achieve your professional development ambitions, including a chartership with the relevant international professional institution. You will be assigned a mentor to support and guide your development and undertake regular training modules throughout the program, specific to your chartership route. There will be on-the-job technical development and classroom training where required, as well as the opportunity to work on live client projects with significant multi-disciplinary exposure.

Compensation & benefits

AECOM offers competitive salaries, benefits, and a working environment where you’re valued as part of the team. Benefits include:

• The estimated salary for this position is between £26,000 and £30,000 per year
• Compensation and benefits programs
• A robust global well-being program
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days annual leave
• Life assurance
• Bi-annual salary review
• Gym membership discount
• Childcare vouchers
• Paid leave
• Employee assistance
• Pension
• And more!

Career progression

The Graduate Development Programme (ADVANCE), along with the huge scope of projects across the globe, will challenge and inspire you to make a real difference in the world. The ADVANCE program forms a core part of the business strategy globally, designed to develop the best talent across numerous disciplines to lead the business into the future. They will push you to achieve the highest standards and expect the graduates to pass their professional review first time. 

Work-life balance

AECOM will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re 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.

Culture & vibe

As an equal-opportunity employer, Aecom believes in each person’s potential, and they will help you reach yours. You will help AECOM foster a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion – a safe and respectful workplace, where they invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds, and expertise to create transformational outcomes for the clients.

About you

To apply for this role you need to have the following eligibility criteria:

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (min 2.1 or equivalent) in Building Surveying RICS accredited

Skills:

• Effective decision-making and strong verbal and written communication
• Proactive and driven approach to work and promoting success
• Ability to work in a team of diverse individuals to meet common objectives.
• Buy-in to achieving deadlines set by Clients and Managers
• Good organization skills: ability to manage multiple tasks and willingness to ask for help when needed, as well as support other members of the team

Additional Information

• Please include a cover letter with your application and provide all predicted and/or obtained academic grades.
• You must have the permanent right to work in the UK as Aecom is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

How to apply

This role is available in multiple locations. You can submit your application for the location that best suits your preference. 

Sources

The following sites were used in researching this page.

• https://aecom.com/uk-ireland-graduate-careers/uk-ireland-gdp-benefits/
• glassdoor.co.uk
• https://www.youtube.com/@AECOM