Our apprenticeship scheme offers a fantastic opportunity for a keen and highly motivated person looking to start their career in the geospatial surveying industry. You will gain experience in a wide range of surveying and be involved in client projects from start to completion. You will work closely with experienced Surveyors who mentor our apprentices and provide on the job training and guidance. The role also involves block release study to complete the Level 3 Geospatial Survey Technician Apprenticeship. Working in a great team environment, there are lots of opportunities for career development for the right candidate.

The role involves:

  • Assist the surveyor on site at a range of client premises with collecting land/building measurements.
  • Learn how to plan and prepare a geospatial project brief from the client’s specification, employing best practice geospatial techniques.
  • Set up and operate the latest survey technology under the guidance of a surveyor.
  • Load information onto the project management system and learn how to process surveys under the guidance of a surveyor using n4ce and AutoCAD software to create the technical drawings.
  • Undertake setting out under the guidance of a surveyor on site.
  • Maintain and clean all pieces of equipment and vehicles before and on return from site.
  • Complete all site Risk Assessments and project related administration.
  • Follow procedures in accordance with our ISO certification, learning about the importance of health & safety and quality and accuracy within the business as well as the environmental impact of the company.

The skills we require:

  • Full clean UK driving licence (we can only accept applications from applicants who have passed their driving test or have passed their theory test and are close to applying for their practical driving test)
  • Reliable method of transport to get to/from head office (required)
  • 5 GCSEs grade A-C / 9 – 4 (or equivalent) including Maths, English and preferably Geography.

The personal qualities we look for:

  • Initiative, self-motivated and ability to work to deadlines
  • A good practical approach to problem solving and a positive and proactive attitude
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills – ability to be client facing and a good team player
  • Physically fit for route walking/surveying in a variety of construction environments and be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions
  • Understands and follows instructions and company procedures
  • Flexible approach to working hours and working away from home when required
  • Ability to focus and sustain attention through to completion of tasks.

Benefits – what we offer:

  • 20 days + bank holidays annual leave
  • Company pension scheme
  • Birthday day off
  • Paid overtime if required
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Professional membership subscription paid
  • Company workwear and PPE.

Future prospects:

  • Excellent opportunities and support for career progression
  • Access to additional training for further qualifications
  • Support to achieve professional accreditation.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to our Equality, Inclusion and Diversity and Positive Work Environment policies.

Please send over your CV to lucy@powersuk.com