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Historic Environment Advice Assistant Level 4 Apprenticeship

Competitive

Historic Environment Advice Assistant Level 4 Apprenticeship Contract Full time Reading Job Description   Working within the Heritage team to assist on everything from advising on how to manage the historic environment in large-scale infrastructure projects to assessing heritage impacts in smaller development schemes. Working with wider multidisciplinary teams to develop understanding of the challenges that different technical disciplines face and how to best work collaboratively on projects.   Engage with a diverse range of projects, including defence, roads, railways, flood management, water resources and with clients in the public and private sector. Developing field of interest and shaping career will progression through this engagement.   Accompanying colleagues on site visits and walkovers to identify and record, for example, archaeological remains, historic buildings, conservation areas and historic landscapes. Developing and attending community engagement activities, for Attending archaeological fieldwork sites with colleagues to assist in, for example, recording of progress, site meetings, and site photographs. Responsibility for assisting in the creation of baseline datasets, including collection, processing and reporting. Developing research and writing skills along with training in GIS software packages. Get involved with our Early Career Professionals activities to develop skills and build a network, through seminars, training courses and on the job learning. This will supplement time at college and allow practical application of knowledge.   Support will be provided by a line manager, professional mentor, and network of apprentices within the company, as well as the support from college tutors, which will be linked through regular coordinated tripartite reviews between academic and company staff.  Support with client and stakeholder engagement by attending online and face to face meetings and recording key actions and responsibilities.Building awareness of commercial setting through project and programme support. Candidate Specification   Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Problem solving skills Number skills Analytical skills Logical Team working Initiative Non judgemental Patience Job Profile The broad purpose of the occupation is to provide technical, research and logistical support to Historic Environment professionals working with heritage assets in the planning and development process, and on the legal and policy frameworks for their protection. Other Information ​Equality, diversity and inclusion We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.   If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can assist.   Agile working At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.   More about Mott MacDonald We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence

Civil Engineering Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship

Competitive

Civil Engineering Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship Contract Full time Exeter Job Description   Working on highway and public transport projects (bus, tram, train)  Scheme ranging in size from small interventions through to major infrastructure projects (e.g. Junction improvements, new roads, local authority highway schemes, West Midlands Metro, HS2 etc.)  Regional Public Transport Projects (public transport interchanges, bus rapid transit, light-rail, tram-train etc.)  Active Travel Projects (walking and cycling interventions)  Contribute to projects in local communities  An apprentice will be supporting in learning the skills requiring to be successful in this role and would not be expected to pick up all of the above from day 1.   Travelling within the working day may be required occasionally, which will be on top of any travel required as part of your apprenticeship studies.  Operating in accordance with the Company's health, safety, environment and quality standards  Production of clear and well-presented reports, specifications, and other engineering documentation  Co-ordinating with the other professionals like architects, surveyors, contractors, etc.  As you gain experience and seniority, you will handle more complex work like managing other apprentices, more advanced design or analysis, work, management of the more complex projects, etc.    Develop knowledge of infrastructure design standards and best practice guidance  Deliver safe by design projects  Contribute towards sustainable development that will allow us to deliver Net Zero infrastructure  Learn new digital skills and use it to drive innovation in project delivery  Learn on the job with support for colleagues  Develop inter-personal skills  Ability to work independently when appropriate and contribute to problem solving  Application of the theory you learn at University to your project work  Supervising the production of drawings and 3D BIM models  Assist project managers and engineers with preparing technical reports and design, including the production of BIM models  Development of BIM compliant schemes  Undertake infrastructure design work in a variety of areas (site investigation, earthworks, alignments, junction design, public transport infrastructure, drainage, managing interfaces to foundation, structures, buildings and other assets)  Production of engineering reports, calculations and specifications  Candidate Specification tbc Job Profile   Buildings and Cities provides the major presence in Mott MacDonald's regional offices throughout the UK and mainland Europe. The Unit is divided into five geographically based Divisions which are managed locally, (the majority of which are local staff). Four of these divisions are UK based, the other division is European based, made up of countries split providing advisory services or design work.   BNC is EUNA's buildings Unit serving Built Environment customers across multiple sub sectors that include Commercial & Retail, Education, Health, Transport (including Rail, LRT, Highways, Airports, interchanges and metro stations), Defence and Sports. We are pre-eminent in the UK in these sectors and our strengths in these areas are used to support services in the Built Environment Sector in other regions across Mott MacDonald.   Mott MacDonald designs the systems that keep cities running: the schools and homes, roads and railways, water, energy and digital infrastructure that societies need to both thrive and adapt to an uncertain future. And we provide the support in social, environmental and economic decision making and capacity-building that institutions need to plan for resilience. BNC is the lead unit in EUNA for Cities.   Other Information ​Equality, diversity and inclusion We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.   If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can assist.   Agile working At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.   More about Mott MacDonald We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence

IT Solution Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship

Competitive

IT Solution Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Contract Full time Newcastle; United Kingdom Job Description   About our apprenticeships, is this the right route for you? Interested in one of our apprenticeships but not entirely sure what it entails? Well, as an apprentice you’ll be right in the thick of all the action. It’s a great route into the industry. You’ll get the chance to expand your knowledge by attending university one day a week, while constantly discovering new and exciting things and learning from our industry experts on the job. If you’re an individual that can work independently when appropriate and can demonstrate a positive approach to problem solving, then an apprenticeship is the perfect step for you. However, it doesn’t stop there. The great thing about an apprenticeship is that you’ll be earning a salary straight away while learning, then eventually gaining a professional qualification. You’ll be given continued support as you develop your skills throughout the program and there is no cost for the training you receive. What you will do in your working day You will help support our business by assisting users with their IT problems. You will be part of the ServiceDesk team who are the first point of contact for all employees. Speedy and intelligent resolution of IT incidents is the key to ensuring that we deliver on our promises to clients. Working in our IT team your main roles and responsibilities will include: Service Desk Provide a single point of contact for our employees and confidence that we are actively addressing their IT issues. Deliver an outstanding customer experience by focusing on our employees' needs and providing timely resolutions with clear and regular communication. Desktop Services Provide support for employees with their hardware, software and peripherals. Understand the critical needs of the business and escalate urgent issues to minimise the impact to the business and employee productivity. Infrastructure and Security Provide support to Compute and Storage infrastructure services to resolve incidents, problems and assist with implementing change. Perform day-to-day activities and checks as part of the on-going maintenance of the assigned services. Ensure that they are carried out in a timely manner and a forward schedule of maintenance and upgrade is implemented. Undertaking cyber incident response, analysis, and remediation activities. Applications Provide support to the Business Applications team, including but not limited to components of the Deltek ERP suite. Provide support to the Project Applications team for Engineering Applications. Candidate Specification   Do you have what it takes to join us as an apprentice? We’re looking for individuals with the below characteristics, if you recognise these in yourself, then we’d like to hear from you! We’re looking for someone that has: Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Number skills, Team working, Initiative What you’ll need to apply You can apply for this apprenticeship if you have already achieved or are expected to achieve five GCSE passes with graces 4-9 / A*-C or equivalent. You must have an English GCSE with grade C or 4 and maths GCSE with grade C or 4 and above. Job Profile An apprenticeship should be more than just a job. We know this and so do you. That’s why with our apprenticeship programme, we aim to give you the experience and technical knowledge to progress your career. From the moment you join us, you will receive the training you need - you will be invited to a virtual induction. This marks the start of your development journey and is your chance to meet other apprentices, ask questions and learn more about the company. Following your induction, you’ll be set a group task to learn more about the company – giving you an opportunity to build a network with apprentices across different offices early into your career. We understand that each person’s career goals vary, therefore we tailor make each individual’s development programme to suit them. With our vast library of e-learning courses available to you, you can choose which direction you want your career to go in. You’re probably wondering what else is on offer. Join us, and you’ll get: Biannual salary reviews: we believe that hard work should be rewarded and recognised. Therefore, for the first three years of your career with us, you’ll have biannual salary reviews. A competitive salary: in addition to biannual reviews, we will ensure that you’re given a salary that matches the current industry standard. Contributory pension: we have the best people on our team and we like to look out for them. With our support, you’ll have all the advice and options you need to be able to invest in your future. A flexible benefits scheme: our company is made up of a range of different people and we understand that different people want different things. That’s why with our flexible plan, you’ll have the ability to manage the range of benefits we have on offer, to suit your specific needs.   Other Information ​Equality, diversity and inclusion We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.   If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can assist.   Agile working At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.   More about Mott MacDonald We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence

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Tom Lyas

We've worked with YP since 2015, when the company was founded. It was immediately clear that YP and Browne Jacobson shared the same values, ethos and purpose and that YP were the right partner to help us achieve our strategic objectives within the early-careers market. YP have significantly exceeded expectations when it comes to delivering school outreach and apprenticeship attraction campaigns - they've helped us secure high calibre, diverse talent time and time again. In addition, YP's ability to target under-represented student groups has been a critical part our firm being ranked No.1 in The Social Mobility Foundation's Employer Index for two years in a row. We can't recommend (or thank) Dan and YP enough

Tom Lyas - Head of Resourcing, Browne Jacobson

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Rushnara Khanom

We have just completed a very successful trainee recruitment season with the support of Young Professionals and have really seen a positive impact from this partnership. The results from our access accountancy work experience program have been very impressive with quality hires from a diverse talent pool fitting in well with our social mobility criteria. Dan is great to work with, very proactive, adaptable and approachable making things very easy for us. Young Professionals are leading the way in early careers support and opportunities for both students and employers. We are really excited for what’s next with our continued partnership with Young Professional’s the success yet to come from our next recruitment season.

Resourcing Adviser, Grant Thornton