Let’s transform society together…
We’re Sweco.
We’re future planners, city shapers, urban innovators, digital transformers, net zero chasers, community connectors, social enterprisers, and lifestyle improvers.
We’re difference makers.
We’re Europe’s leading design, engineering, environment, and regulatory consultancy, and we’re now recruiting for Building Control Apprentices to join us this summer/autumn.
Sweco Building Control is one of the leading Building Control consultancies in England and Wales, providing client-focused expertise since 1998. As a Registered Building Control Approver (RBCA), we directly employ around 100 Registered Building Inspectors (RBIs), with 13 offices offering national UK coverage.
As an Apprentice Building Control Surveyor, you will study for a BSc(Hons) in Building Control with the University College of Estate Management. The course is taught online, offering flexibility to combine work and studies.
What does the role involve?
During your apprenticeship, you will spend 80% of your time on project work and 20% studying.
Working with Sweco provides the opportunity to work on landmark projects of various sizes and learn from experienced professionals who are passionate about delivering technical excellence.
Our Building Regulation team works on domestic and commercial projects, offering opportunities to broaden your expertise and collaborate on exciting, transformational projects with clients and partners.
What do you need to apply?
* Interest and basic understanding of UK Building Regulations
* Desire to learn, progress, and challenge yourself
* Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
* 96 UCAS tariff points or equivalent qualifications
* GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths or equivalent
* Right to work in the UK without restrictions
* Willingness to be in the office on non-study days
* Availability to start on 15 September 2025
What’s in it for you?
We pride ourselves on our technical expertise, demonstrated by our ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation, making us the first building control consultancy in the UK with this standard. We offer a supportive environment with excellent training and development opportunities, fostering growth and career progression.
As part of our Apprentice Degree program, we promise:
* Linkage of your program to your career path
* Real work experience
* Higher professional value after three years than traditional full-time education, with funded training
* Structured internal training and mentorship
* Participation in apprentice cohorts and company events
* Opportunities to build a professional network and contribute to business challenges
If you have the required skills, are eager to join a company with genuine career opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.
Join us in transforming society at Sweco.com/careers.
More about us…
Approachable and committed people are at the core of our business. We serve clients on challenging projects, planning and designing sustainable communities and cities of the future. With a team of 17,500 specialists across Europe, we co-create solutions addressing urbanisation, digitalisation, and sustainability. Sweco is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, with sales of approximately SEK 21 billion (EUR 2 billion). Visit us at sweco.co.uk.
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