Chartered Surveyor (Rural) Degree Apprenticeship - Bicester, Oxfordshire

About the role

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 the UK’s leading Utility and Infrastructure Surveying Firm, working on various exciting projects across airports, roads, rail, water, telecoms and power.

You will join a dynamic team of surveyors, project 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

• 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 the university, our training Academy will support and guide you through your qualification

Apprenticeship standard: Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)

Training provider: HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY

After your apprenticeship

• 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

Working hours

Monday- Friday between
9.00am- 5.30pm, with some travel to sites. Apprentices will be granted time off for training and block weeks of study at the university.

37.5 hours a week

Duration: 5 Years

Possible start date: 6 September 2027

Wage

£19,500 a year

Skills

• 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

Qualifications

• GCSE Three A Levels (grade C), essential

Things to consider

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.

About the employer

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.