Geospatial Survey Technician Apprentice - Underground Utility Department – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

A fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated person looking to start their career within the geospatial surveying profession. You will gain experience in a wide range of measured surveys and be involved in client projects from start to completion. You will work in the Underground Utilities department and work closely with a senior surveyor.

Wage

£17,000 a year

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Our apprenticeship salaries start at £17,000 then increase to £21,450 after twelve months in the role.

Training course

Geospatial survey technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm with 45 minutes unpaid for lunch. Qualification includes an End Point Assessment which must be completed by 12 weeks after the end of your course.

40 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 October 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

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

Main responsibilities will include:

Assist in planning and preparing a geospatial land survey project starting with the client’s specification
Complete all site risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) for the site
Set up and operate the latest survey technology under the guidance of a surveyor
Assist the surveyor on site, collecting land and underground detection data
Load information onto Powers’ project management system
Process surveys on the computer under the guidance of a surveyor using n4ce and AutoCAD software to create technical drawings (second year of apprenticeship)
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
Ensure that all quality control procedures are carried out on site and in the development of a survey
Follow procedures in accordance with Powers’ ISO certification, learning about the importance of health & safety, quality and accuracy within the business as well as the environmental impacts of the company

Where you'll work

58 HILLSIDE ROAD
FRODSHAM
WA6 6AG

Training

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

College or training organisation

RIVERSIDE COLLEGE

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

Geospatial Survey Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

The apprentice will need to attend college on three blocks of two weeks per academic year at our Cronton Campus ( WA8 5WA)
This will be 2 weeks in autumn term, 2 weeks in spring term and 2 weeks in summer term

More training information

Geospatial survey training plan and annual objectives
Emergency First Aid at Work
Internal toolbox talks and general training.
Additional training could also include:
Advanced Driving Course

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4 or above)
Mathematics (grade 5 or above)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

geography (grade 4 or above)

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

own transport desirable
full clean driving license

Other requirements

Candidates must have passed their driving test or have passed their theory test and are close to taking their driving test. You will need to have a reliable method of transport to get to/from head office in Frodsham. You will need to have a flexible approach to working hours as there will be times when the job requires working away from home.

About this company

Powers provides measured land and building surveys (3D models, floor plans and elevations), underground utility detection, CCTV surveys, mobile mapping and site engineering to the architecture, engineering and construction industries across the UK. We use a range of data capture techniques from total stations and laser scanners to mobile mapping and drones and work on anything from small residential projects to master planning. We exist to limit the potential of project mistakes, overruns or overspend by solving client's complex measurement and mapping dilemmas pre, during and post construction – through every stage of a project’s lifecycle. Our high-performing team helps to keep client's projects running on time and within budget. At Powers Geospatial Consultants, we care about the individuals that make up our team and their development is important to the growth of both that individual and the company. If you want to work in a small but growing team with an open and collaborative working environment and the opportunity to get involved in a variety of interesting projects, then get in touch.

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Company benefits

Quarterly discretionary bonus 21 days annual leave + bank holidays Birthday day off Further training and development Professional membership subscription paid for Vouchers at Christmas Free Flu Jabs Cycle to Work Scheme Pension

After this apprenticeship

There will be support to achieve further qualifications and support to achieve professional accreditation to specilise in survey service

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RIVERSIDE COLLEGE

Joanna Smith

joanna.smith@riversidecollege.ac.uk

0151 2572828

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000326022.

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Closes on Sunday 31 August 2025

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