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If you’re ready to launch a meaningful career in the built environment, applications are now open for our Autumn 2026 ELEVATE degree apprenticeship programme. Apply online by 14 December 2025 and be ready for virtual assessments and in-person interviews early in the New Year. Successful candidates will have an offer on the table in March 2026 for a start in the Autumn. What’s the opportunity? Ridge is a Built Environment Consultancy. This is all about the human-made spaces and structures that support how and where we live, work and play. It’s everything from individual buildings to entire cities and the infrastructure that connects them. If you’re fired up by the thought of an impactful and rewarding career shaping that environment, working in expert teams and getting down to the nitty gritty of our clients’ challenges while studying— without incurring student debts— then read on! Our ELEVATE degree apprenticeship programme could be the perfect launchpad for you. You benefit from a permanent contract and salary while you work towards a degree that we fund. Your first two years with us follows a structured programme giving you the perfect blend of education, hands-on experience and professional development. From our 14 UK locations, we have a wide range of opportunities waiting for your involvement: Building Services Engineering, Project Management, Cost Management / Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Civil and Structural Engineering, Town and Country Planning and Digital Engineering (BIM). Many years working with apprentices have taught us that the quickest way for you to build confidence, ramp up your abilities and learn new skills is by being ‘hands-on’ with colleagues, clients and sub-contractors. So, you’ll get plenty of exposure to real-life projects, which in turn will enhance the pride you take in your work and the value you feel from your contribution. You just need to bring a great attitude and passion for our industry - the skills and knowledge will come with the role. What do I need to succeed? Our People Are At The Heart Of Everything We Do. You’ll Play An Integral Part In Our Team, Helping Drive Our Vision, Living Our Values And Embracing Our Culture. So, If Your Answer Is Yes To All The Following Statements, We’d Love To Hear From You: • I meet the educational entry criteria set by the apprenticeship provider. See the table below for further information for each discipline., • I will be 18+ when my apprenticeship starts in September 2026, • I’m able to start work full time from 7 September 2026, • I have a permanent Right to Work in the UK and do not need visa sponsorship, • I am willing and able to regularly attend my home office in person and travel to a training provider on a weekly basis, • I am curious and eager to learn, • I am passionate about the Built Environment — don’t take this one lightly! We love what we do and the Built Environment plays a vital role in the future of communities and society. It’s important we all share that passion so we can build legacies that last. Entry Requirements For Apprenticeships In Our Core Disciplines: Discipline Entry Requirements (on Joining) Building Services Design Engineer A Levels BBB - must include Maths (excluding General Studies) and preferably a Science - Chemistry or Physics or: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDM in an Engineering subject, ‘merit’ or above in Mathematics and Further Mathematics or: Building Services Engineering Technician Level 3 apprenticeship DD alongside grade Pass or Distinction at EPA and: 5 GCSEs C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent Building Surveying A Levels BCC (any subjects) or: Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying or an Advanced Apprenticeship in Construction Technical through which a Construction and Built Environment Diploma with a minimum DD profile is obtained or through which a Construction and Built Environment Extended Diploma with a minimum MMM profile is obtained and: 5 GCSEs C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent Cost Management / Quantity Surveying A Levels BCC (any subjects) and: 5 GCSEs C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent Digital Engineering (BIM) A Level 4 course needs to be completed before candidates can progress to the Level 6 degree apprenticeship. Entry Requirements For The Level 4 Course: A Levels BB (any subjects) or: BTEC National Diploma MMP and: 5 GCSEs C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent For Level 6: HNC in related subject with ‘merit’ grade or: Level 4 Apprenticeship in relevant subject or equivalent level 4 qualification and: 5 GCSEs C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent Project Management A Levels BCC (any subjects) or: Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying or an Advanced Apprenticeship in Construction Technical through which a Construction and Built Environment Diploma with a minimum DD profile is obtained or through which a Construction and Built Environment Extended Diploma with a minimum MMM profile is obtained and: 5 GCSEs C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent Civil and Structural Engineering A Level BBB - must include Mathematics (excluding General Studies) and a Science in either Chemistry or Physics or: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DDM in an Engineering subject, with a minimum of ‘merit’ in Mathematics and Further Mathematics or: Civil Engineering Technician Level 3 apprenticeship DD alongside grade Pass or Distinction at EPA and: 5 GCSEs C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent Town and Country Planning A Level BBC (any subjects) or: Equivalent Level 3 qualifications worth 112 UCAS points or: Level 3 Planning Technician Apprenticeship and: 5 GCSEs C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent How will my career be supported? Your Development Is Our Priority, So You Can Count On Having The Right Tools, Plenty Of Experience And The Professional Support You Need To Succeed. Here’s What You Can Expect In Your First Two Years: Professional Support • We’ll make sure you’re able to put your learning into practice through valuable hands-on professional work, • To support your development and academic success, your line manager will focus on providing you learning opportunities while ensuring your work schedule allows enough time for your studies, • Regular meetings will be held with your apprenticeship provider and line manager to monitor your progress and make sure everything is going to plan, • The Ridge Future Talent team are apprenticeship specialists and are always on hand to offer advice and support. They’ll be in close touch with your education provider to make sure that we are all on track, • Once you’ve achieved your accredited degree, we’ll continue to offer you support and guidance to become qualified through our internal network of ‘chartership champions’. Depending on your discipline, you may achieve your chartership at the End Point Assessment (EPA) of your Apprenticeship, or there may be additional post-apprenticeship learning requirements before you become fully qualified. Technical learning • We have a full timetable of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities, such as webinars, short courses and masterclasses, to enhance your skills in focused areas, • You’ll be allocated an experienced and knowledgeable mentor to be your trusted advisor throughout your programme Personal Skills • A tailored development plan will clearly map out opportunities for growth such as strengthening your soft skills and leadership, • You’ll become a STEM ambassador, inspiring future generations of Built Environment professionals, representing us at industry events and sharing your experience to help shape tomorrow's talent

Introduction At IBM CIC, we deliver deep technical and industry expertise to a wide range of public and private sector clients in the UK. A career in IBM CIC means you’ll have the opportunity to work with visionaries across multiple industries to improve the hybrid cloud and AI journey for the most innovative and valuable companies in the world. Your ability to accelerate impact and make meaningful change for your clients is enabled by our strategic partner ecosystem and our robust technology platforms across the IBM portfolio. Curiosity and a constant quest for knowledge serve as the foundation to success here. You’ll be encouraged to challenge the norm, investigate ideas outside of your role, and come up with creative solutions which impact a wide network of clients, whom may be at their site or one of our CIC or IBM locations. Our culture of evolution centres on long-term career growth and development opportunities in an environment that embraces your unique skills and experience. We Offer • Many training opportunities from classroom to e-learning, mentoring and coaching programs and the chance to gain industry recognized certifications, • Regular and frequent promotion opportunities to ensure you can drive and develop your career with us, • Feedback and checkpoints throughout the year, • Diversity & Inclusion as an essential and authentic component of our culture through our policies and process as well as our Employee Champion teams and support networks, • A culture where your ideas for growth and innovation are always welcome, • Internal recognition programs for peer-to-peer appreciation as well as from manager to employees, • Tools and policies to support your work-life balance from flexible working approaches, sabbatical programs, paid paternity leave, maternity leave and an innovative maternity returners scheme, • More traditional benefits, such as 25 days holiday (in addition to public holidays), online shopping discounts, an Employee Assistance Program, a group personal pension plan of an additional 5% of your base salary paid by us monthly to save for your future. Your Role And Responsibilities We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Test Quality Engineer to lead testing initiatives that ensure exceptional software quality. You will apply structured approaches, test practices, and technical solutions to deliver accelerated business outcomes through optimisation, automation, and analytics. Proficiency in Cucumber, Java, JIRA, and Confluence will be essential for designing and executing complex test scenarios. You will implement model-based test design, accelerate automation using the IGNITE platform, and leverage cognitive tools to transition from detection- based testing to prevention-based quality engineering. This role includes preparing detailed quality plans, guiding teams on quality standards, and driving continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure quality is embedded into every stage of delivery. Responsibilities • Lead the design and execution of automated and performance tests., • Apply model-based test design and prevention-focused QA practices., • Prepare and maintain project quality plans and strategies., • Use analytics and metrics to drive test improvements., • Mentor junior engineers in test practices and automation techniques. Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree Required Technical And Professional Expertise • Strong expertise in Cucumber, Java, and performance testing tools., • Experience with JIRA and Confluence for test management., • Ability to implement automation frameworks using IGNITE., • Understanding of cognitive tools for quality engineering transformation., • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. However, for you to be eligible for this role, you must have the valid right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we do not offer visa sponsorship and have no future plans to do so. You must be a resident in the UK and have been living continuously in the UK for the last 5 years. You must be able to hold or gain a UK government security clearance. Preferred Technical And Professional Experience • Proficiency with JMeter for advanced performance testing., • Experience with AWS tooling and cloud-based testing., • Background in agile delivery models with integrated QA., • Knowledge of advanced prevention-based testing techniques

Job Description Summary As the Sr. Staff Technical Program Manager, you will be responsible for leveraging deep technology, process and domain expertise to drive execution across multiple interdependent projects within a program, ensuring outcomes delivery on time, within scope and budget and of desired quality. You will define execution standards and processes to be followed by all project managers within the program or department. Job Description Roles and Responsibilities • Collaborate with business and functional partners and technology leadership in defining functionality and specifying requirements, • Outline multi-generational project strategy aligned to deliver on the expected outcomes, • Define execution methodologies and project management practices to be followed by all projects within the program, • Organize project teams comprising from internal and external technical and functional experts based on budget, scope and timeline, • Manage day-to-day execution of multiple interdependent projects by working directly with global technical teams, • Coordinate execution across multiple projects and drive shared approach and outcomes tracking, • Support execution team with resolution of roadblocks and interdependencies. Partner with technical and functional teams external to the project to ensure their tasks are completed as required, • Manage project risks, scope changes and other non-standard events throughout the life of the project, • Manage stakeholder communication and progress reporting at various levels of the organization including leadership and executives, • Ensure quality of deliverables is verified and matching stakeholder expectations, • Track project outcomes realization and customer satisfaction levels through established metrics against service level. Ensure lessons learned are collected, • Perform initial and final financial reviews, and ensure ongoing budget tracking Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college, • Professional experience in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field., • Note: Military experience is equivalent to professional experience Desired Characteristics • Proven experience using project management methodologies to deliver business value and drive significant change across an organization, • Experience managing budgets including budget and spend, • Strong understanding and knowledge of various project and portfolio management methodologies with track record of implementing shared standards for large organizations, • Strong leadership skills with ability to influence outcomes and organize teams to attain shared goals, • Excellent influencing, interpersonal and communications skills (both written and verbal) with all levels of an organization, • Self-starter - requires minimal direction to accomplish goals, • Strong track record of understanding and interest in current and emerging technologies demonstrated through training, job experience and / or industry activities, • Strong team player – collaborates well with others to solve problems and actively incorporates input from various sources, • Experience working with others on a global basis, • Applies knowledge to coach and mentor others, • Demonstrated customer focus – evaluates decisions through the eyes of the customer, builds strong customer relationships, creates processes with customer viewpoint and partners with customers to help shape their future initiatives, • Strong analytical and strong problem-solving skills -communicates in a clear and succinct manner and effectively evaluates information / data to make decisions, anticipates obstacles and develops plans to resolve, creates actionable strategies and operational plans, • Change oriented – actively generates process improvements, champions and drives change initiatives, confronts difficult circumstances in creative ways, balances multiple and competing priorities and executes accordingly, • PMP, ScrumMaster or related Project Management certifications 6.9 Digital Technology & Cybersecurity requirements 6.10 All Digital Technology and Cybersecurity workers in GEAS UK Highly Regulated Businesses shall be subject to UK National Security Vetting and must hold and maintain clearance at the SC Level (or higher) prior to starting employment/assignment and for continued employment/assignment. This requirement shall apply regardless of whether: employed by; seconded, allocated or assigned to; or otherwise undertaking work in or for GEAS UK Highly Regulated Businesses; and shall apply irrespective of site/location, including those working remotely. 6.12 All workers requesting highly privileged logical and/or unescorted physical access to IT/OT Applications/Systems/Services or Infrastructure within GEAS UK Highly Regulated Environments shall be subject to UK National Security Vetting and must hold clearance at the SC Level (or higher) and shall meet applicable access eligibility and business justification requirements before such access is granted. Access shall cease when access clearance, eligibility or justification requirements cease to be met. Highly privileged logical access to IT/OT Applications/Systems/Services within GEAS UK Highly Regulated Environments shall be limited to workers who are located onshore in the UK. This requirement shall apply regardless of whether: access is by GE Aerospace workers or is by workers from another GE, GE affiliate or 3rd Party entity; and shall apply irrespective of site/location, including those working remotely. Total Rewards At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Rewards. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible We are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs; • Non-contributory Pension, • Life Assurance, • Group income protection, • Private medical cover, • Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance. Security Clearance Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: ___ Right to Work Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. Further, under immigration rules, sponsorship is not available for all posts. 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