Dalcour Maclaren is an innovative and highly dynamic multi-disciplinary consultancy working on a huge range of exciting and diverse projects for a growing client base within Utilities and Infrastructure â think HS2, Offshore wind farms and Nuclear Energy We are immensely proud to be working on some of the largest infrastructure projects taking place across the UK (and beyond) which are instrumental in shaping the future of our planet. If you want to play your part in helping the earth become more sustainable, and to reach NetZero by 2050, you would be making the right choice by joining the team here at Dalcour Maclaren. \n\nDalcour Maclaren\u202Fis an innovative and highly dynamic multi-disciplinary consultancy working on huge range of exciting and diverse projects for a growing client base within Utilities and Infrastructure â think HS2, Offshore wind farms and Nuclear Energy We are immensely proud to be working on some of the largest infrastructure projects taking place across the UK (and beyond) which are instrumental in shaping the future of our planet. If you want to play your part in helping the earth become more sustainable, and to reach NetZero by 2050, you would be making the right choice by joining the team here at Dalcour Maclaren. \n \nOur 5-year apprenticeship gives you the knowledge, experience and qualification you need to start a career as a rural Chartered Surveyor. Youâll get hands-on experience at the UKâs leading Utility and Infrastructure Surveying Firm, working on various exciting projects across airports, road, rail, water, telecoms and power. You will join a super dynamic team, who will fully support you through your studies and help you achieve your future career ambitions. You can read more about our apprenticeship route here: Surveyor Apprenticeship | Dalcour Maclaren \n\nWhat is Surveying? \n\nSurveyors advise clients on legal issues relating to land and property. They value the assets of farms and estates, in addition to wider land and property management. The professional service advice they provide to clients on challenges around land ownership, compensation claims, and potential project risks is extremely valuable to the client, and critical to ensure infrastructure projects are able to go ahead in the most safe and effective way. Throughout our apprenticeship programme, you would be involved in negotiating compensation claims, liaising with landowners and working on large compulsory purchase projects. \n\nWho is it for? \n\nThis apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity for school leavers to get a head start on establishing a career in Surveying, without going to university full time, and without the associated huge university debts hanging over your shoulders \n\nIt is ideal for those who have a genuine interest in property and land management, or those are looking to turn their rural, agricultural or farming background into a professional services career. \n\nWhy Dalcour Maclaren? What makes us different? \n\nReally and truly, itâs our people and our culture. We are âOne Teamâ, and this is the lifeblood of our organisation. We champion new ideas and are fully committed to Corporate Social Responsibility, and our Diversity & Inclusion. Our winning formula for success is investing in the fantastic people within our team to deliver an unparalleled and unique service to our clients. If you are looking to work for a growing organisation who are not afraid to be brave, bold, and push the boundaries to challenge the ânormâ, then a career with DM should be the one for you \n\nBenefits:\n\nAnnual performance bonus scheme\n25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday\nVitality Health Membership (including Private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and other discounts)\nFlexible working through our âFlexible Advantageâ supporting working families & your work/life balance\nPension Scheme via The Peoples Pension\nLife insurance (4x Base Salary)\nFree on-site parking in non-city centre offices\nCycle to work scheme\n26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave\n2 Weeks paid Paternity Leave\nBHN Extras â provides discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailers\nElectric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (provided by Octopus Electric Vehicles) effective at 1 yearsâ service\nSabbatical Policy effective at 3 yearsâ service\nProfessional development â paid study leave\nMilitary service paid leave (7.5 days per year)\nEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP) plus wider Mental Health & Wellbeing support\n2 x Company-wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the year As an Apprentice Surveyor you will: \n\nWork as part of a team to assist in the delivery of land and property advice and services to and on behalf of clients \n\nHelp research data from a range of sources \n\nWork with colleagues and teams to collect, analyse and present information to clients \n\nAssist in the database maintenance \n\nAssist in site surveys and visits \n\nUnder guidance, help prepare and deliver reports, plans, notices, schedules and other formal and legal documents \n\nEngage in a timely and professional manner with clients and a range of internal and external stakeholders including contractors, consultants, landowners and occupiers \n\nProvide the business with ad-hoc assistance on other projects when necessary \n\nWhat will I learn? \n\nAs a Graduate Apprentice you will study for your degree alongside your job, spending approximately 80% of your time in work and 20% in university. This unique combination offers an integrated experience, where practical skills and knowledge gained during the university days can be embedded in your working practices. Skills learned directly in the workplace are aligned with and can be applied to coursework and assessment. This allows you to attain an honours degree in 4 years, the same time as traditional full-time students. \n\nYou will study on a Graduate Apprenticeship degree programme towards a BSc (Hons) Construction & the Built Environment at Edinburgh Napier University. \n\nReal Estate Surveying - combines real estate surveying with valuation, planning and development. It studies how commercial and residential property markets work and draws upon the economics of the real estate sector to gain knowledge of how they develop \n\nAs you progress through the course, more of your job role will be used to gain credit towards your final award. This is captured in the Professional Practice modules which allow us to personalise your learning to ensure it meets your needs, those of your employing organisation and the university. To meet our Standard Entry Requirements you must have EITHER: \n\nA minimum of four SQA Highers at Grade BBCC (including Maths) plus Nat 5 English at B \n\nA Foundation Apprenticeship in a related discipline plus suitable academic qualifications \n\nA Modern Apprenticeship or college qualification in in a related discipline\u202F \n\nSufficient recognition of prior learning (RPL) through industry-related experience, qualifications, and informal learning. RPL applications are considered on an individual basis \n\nYou must be able to provide proof of any qualifications stated on your CV to meet university entry requirements. \n\nAdvanced entry into Year 2 or 3 is possible for students with suitable qualifications. If applying for advanced entry, you will need to provide sufficient evidence of qualifications and experience through our process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Applications are considered on an individual basis.