Surveyor Apprenticeship

Summary

Kick-start your geospatial surveying career with a Surveyor Apprenticeship at Murphy Geospatial. Gain hands-on experience, work on real projects, and learn from experts—all while earning a recognised qualification. Ideal for school leavers or career changers ready for a fast-paced, practical learning environment.

Wage

£24,000 a year

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Competitive basic package plus benefits Company Vehicle/Car Allowance – Role dependent Allowance payments when working away Annual salary review Profit Sharing Scheme eligibility Referral Bonus

Training course

Geospatial survey technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday 08:00 (Monday - Friday) 17:00 (Monday - Thursday) 16:00 (Friday). Potential Requirements: Night working. Weekend working. Overnight stays. Varying work locations. Opportunities to work abroad.

41 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

3

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Assist survey teams in carrying out a wide range of geospatial surveys on-site
Set up and operate survey equipment such as total stations, GPS, GNSS and laser scanners
Process data from the field into the office, post-processing with software, such as AutoCAD
Support health and safety procedures on site
Establish survey controls, setting out gridlines, levelling, traversing and other land surveying work.
Record surveying information accurately and consistently on site to the agreed specification and scope
Attend apprenticeship training courses and complete assigned academic work

Where you'll work

Unit 7, Amphion Court
Hale Trading Estate, Lower Church Lane
Tipton
DY4 7HN

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Your training course

Geospatial survey technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Comply with health and safety regulations
Plan and prepare Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS) and report any additional controls required
Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
Carry out adjustment checks on survey equipment
Interpret information from client drawings and specifications
Gather and interpret information from a range of sources
Communicate with others verbally, for example colleagues and stakeholders
Plan surveys selecting survey equipment for a project according to the client's specification
Planning routes to existing and new sites
Establish a survey control on site for example using total station, GNSS or levels
Use setting out engineering equipment and techniques, for example measuring tapes and string, distances and bearings, total station using co-ordinates to peg out co-ordinates, grid lines and off sets
Use survey equipment, for example total stations, levels, laser scanners, and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) using geodetic parameters
Capture and record geospatial survey data, for example topographic, river sections, drainage invert surveys, volumetric calculations, as-built surveys and measured building surveys
Select and use surveying processing software for processing data into either 2D or 3D drawing's or 3D models
Produce geospatial survey reports using computer software
Apply quality assurance procedures: site work, drawing, model or report
Manage time and tasks to meet project deadlines
Comply with relevant industry legislation and regulations when undertaking geospatial work
Communicate in writing with others, for example internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers
Comply with environmental, social, human and economic sustainability regulations and requirements, for example safe disposal of waste, re-cycling or re-use of materials, efficient use of resources, contributing to the community, volunteering within the geospatial industry
Comply with health and safety regulations
Plan and prepare Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS) and report any additional controls required
Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
Carry out adjustment checks on survey equipment
Interpret information from client drawings and specifications
Gather and interpret information from a range of sources
Communicate with others verbally, for example colleagues and stakeholders
Plan surveys selecting survey equipment for a project according to the client's specification
Planning routes to existing and new sites
Establish a survey control on site for example using total station, GNSS or levels
Use setting out engineering equipment and techniques, for example measuring tapes and string, distances and bearings, total station using co-ordinates to peg out co-ordinates, grid lines and off sets
Use survey equipment, for example total stations, levels, laser scanners, and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) using geodetic parameters
Capture and record geospatial survey data, for example topographic, river sections, drainage invert surveys, volumetric calculations, as-built surveys and measured building surveys
Select and use surveying processing software for processing data into either 2D or 3D drawing's or 3D models
Produce geospatial survey reports using computer software
Apply quality assurance procedures: site work, drawing, model or report
Manage time and tasks to meet project deadlines
Comply with relevant industry legislation and regulations when undertaking geospatial work
Communicate in writing with others, for example internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers
Comply with environmental, social, human and economic sustainability regulations and requirements, for example safe disposal of waste, re-cycling or re-use of materials, efficient use of resources, contributing to the community, volunteering within the geospatial industry

Your training plan

Block release training at Dudley College of Technology, Institute of Technology (IoT) Zoological Drive, Dudley DY1 4AE
20% off-the-job training provided at work: Learn how to carry out a wide range of geospatial surveys on-site
Learn how to set up and operate survey equipment such as total stations, GPS, GNSS and laser scanners
Learn how to process data from the field into the office, post-processing with software, such as AutoCAD

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSE subjects (Including English & Maths) (grade 9-4 / A-C)
English (grade 9-4 / A-C)
Maths (grade 9-4 / A-C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Team working
Physical fitness

Other requirements

Basic IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office 5 GCSEs at grades 9–4 (A–C), including Maths and English Full UK manual driving licence Right to work in the UK Flexibility to travel nationwide as required by clients Must be 18 or over at the start of the Geospatial Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship (due to site safety and travel requirements) A genuine interest in geospatial surveying and the built environment Strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn Good communication and teamwork skills Comfortable working outdoors in various weather conditions

About this company

Murphy Geospatial is part of Woolpert, a premier architecture, engineering, geospatial (AEG) and consulting firm with over 2,000 employees and over 60 offices on five continents. Woolpert is a Global Top 100 Geospatial Company, a Top 100 ENR Global Design firm and has earned seven Great Place to Work certifications. Murphy Geospatial captures, collates, verifies and governs geospatial data, enabling our clients to make informed decisions across the project lifecycle. Proven geospatial solutions through design, construction and in use phases of projects across six key sectors; Infrastructure, Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities, Property and Natural Environment. Founded in 1983, our highly developed workflows have been refined through the delivery of over 27,000 projects over 40 years. The Murphy Geospatial and Woolpert union enables numerous career growth and training opportunities within the business.

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Company benefits

Access to Healthcare/Dental Scheme after 6 months of service. Education assistance & career development. Access to auto-enrolment. Pension scheme. Early Friday finish. Service Awards. Employee Assistance Programme including well-being. Companywide events.

After this apprenticeship

Potential of a permanent position

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Leanne O'Neill

leanne.o'neill@dudleycol.ac.uk

01384363380

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000323052.

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Closes on Monday 1 September 2025

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