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Advanced Apprenticeship for Civil Engineers and Quantity Surveyors

BAM Nuttall is a dynamic company offering a full range of civil engineering services. The key to our success is the ability to take on technically challenging, complex projects and deliver them with ease to our customers total satisfaction.

BAM Nuttall is a subsidiary company of Royal BAM Group one of the largest construction enterprises in Europe and as such benefits from the combined skills and resources of the group to meet our customers needs.

Are you looking for an exciting career….
A career with BAM Nuttall is not like any other career! We give our people as much freedom and involvement in all aspects of a project at the earliest stage. From day one you will be working with our experienced team and will be able to make an instant contribution to the running of our £multi-million projects.

Advanced Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering
Our Apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to train as either a Civil Engineer or a Quantity Surveyor. We will tailor the qualification and site placement to your option. Join us as an apprentice and after 2 - 3 years you'll gain a nationally recognised qualification ready to begin your career in one of the most exciting industries around!

How do I know if it’s right for me?

  • Are you aged between 16 -24?
  • Do you have a minimum of 4 GCSE's (Grade A* - C) including Maths, English and Science?
  • If you have A Levels as well as the required GSCE's this programme may still be for you -
    please contact us to discuss it further.

What qualifications will I study for?

  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment
  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations
  • Additional practical and technical training, designed to give you a more detailed understanding of civil engineering or quantity surveying.

How long will I be at college for?

  • The Apprenticeship starts in October 2012. You will attend Stephenson College (www.stephensoncoll.ac.uk) in Leicestershire for your first college block.
    After four months at college you will be ready to start your first site placement.
  • In your second year on the Apprenticeship Programme you will attend college in two shorter blocks.

Is there anything else that I need to know?

  • We have received many awards for the Apprenticeship Programme including Regional Winner in the 2011 Apprenticeship Awards, Highly Commended in the 2011 Training Journal Awards and we have been listed as one of the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers.
  • We have a dedicated Apprenticeship Team who support apprentices and manage welfare arrangements throughout the training programme.
  • The Apprenticeship Programme has a strong culture within the company and we hold regular apprentice forums and social events.

“The Apprenticeship Programme has a ‘hands on’ style of learning. There is a good mix of practical training and theory as well as block placements out on site. Every day you learn something new - which is what makes the Apprenticeship such a great opportunity. I would highly recommend it to anyone who is considering a career in Civil Engineering.”

Kirsty Horsman - Apprentice
Kirsty Horsman

The Next Step…
Following successful completion of the Advanced Apprenticeship, most Civil Engineering Technicians will continue on to the Higher National Diploma (HND) and become Trainee Engineers. This again is a block release programme over two years spending time both on site and at college.

For Quantity Surveying Technicians, the usual progression route will be on to a part time degree in Quantity Surveying, obtained whilst working on site and attending University one day per week.

And it won't stop there. We will continue to offer personal and professional development throughout your career with us. You could become one of our Project Managers with all the challenges and excitement of running your own £multi-million project!

Want to apply?
Applications are now closed for the Oct 2011 Apprenticeship Programme. We will be accepting applications for Oct 2012 intake from May 2012.

If you have any questions regarding the programme or applying please contact
Rebecca Richards on 0121 561 6559 or alternatively email rebecca.richards@bamnuttall.co.uk

“BAM Nuttall has shown a real interest in what I have been doing and in my future career. I would highly recommend this programme to anyone who is considering Civil Engineering as a career choice. Civil Engineering is one of the most varied jobs with so many areas that can be specialised in, and it can take you all over the world!”

Matthew Smith -Trainee Engineer
Kirsty Horsman