Survey Technician Apprentice
Survey Solutions
Coventry (CV4 8HX)
Closes in 18 days (Sunday 13 July 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 18 June 2025
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Summary
You will follow a structured training program, undertake on-the-job training led by experienced surveyors, giving the opportunity to earn whilst you learn. Working on land and measuring building surveying or utilities, CCTV and drainage projects, learning to conduct surveys on site using innovative technology and how to process data in the office.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Surveying technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Mon – Fri – 9.00 – 5.30pm (40 hrs per week) times will vary due to completing site work and regularly travelling to client sites. May be required to work overtime and weekends occasionally.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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2 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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
You will work on exciting and varied topographical and measured building surveying projects, learning to conduct surveys on site using innovative technology and how to process data in the office. You will follow the company’s structured training program and undertake on-the-job training lead by experienced surveyors, giving you the unique opportunity to earn whilst you learn.
We offer an interesting career with excellent opportunities to progress your career within the geomatics sector. The ideal candidate will have an interest in outdoor activities and a passion for a career as a surveyor.
- Work on site with experienced surveyors, conducting land & measured building surveys using innovative technology and processing data in the office
- Undertake on-the-job training and earn whilst you learn
- Set up surveying instruments, record data and provide logistical support to Surveyors
- Undertake tasks within the office environment to assist with project completion e.g. processing surveying data, instrument checks, organising and loading equipment, data input
- Maintain survey instruments to a high working standard and ensure they are fit for purpose
- Attend and contribute effectively to training and development days to assist your progression through the program
- Follow Survey Solutions health and safety policies and procedures and promote a high standard of health, safety and welfare in the workplace and to members of the public while onsite
Where you'll work
6 Mercia Business Village
Torwood Close
Westwood Business Park
Coventry
CV4 8HX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
SOLIHULL COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CENTRE
Your training course
Surveying technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
Your training plan
You will attend Solihull College & University Centre (Solihull site) one day a week to be taught the BTEC Level 3 Surveying for the 24 months of learning.
You will also be visited at your place of work every 6 – 8 weeks, for the Built Environment team to see you gather evidence to meet the Knowledge, Sills and Behaviours requirements and create a portfolio.
Towards the end of your learning the Assessor/Coach will help you prepare for the R.I.C.S administered End Point assessment.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Minimum of 5 GCSE's including Maths & English (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
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Interest in outdoor activities
- Passionate about surveying
- Good practical skills
- Logical thinker
- Ability to deal with figures
- Proactive attitude to learning
- Willing to travel regularly
Other requirements
This will involve working outdoors in different weather conditions, traveling to different client sites, involves travelling and often early start times due to client requirements. Candidate must be over 18 due to regularly working overtime over 40 hours per week, must have a driving licence and be able to reliably commute to the office. Full UK driving licence with access to own vehicle.
About this company
Survey Solutions is a leading engineering surveyor specialising in land, measured building and underground utility surveys as well as monitoring and site engineering schemes. We have a network of ten offices with our teams of surveyors and engineers working on some of the UK’s major construction and infrastructure developments.
https://www.survey-solutions.co.uk/about-us/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
What we can offer you: 24 days holiday, rising with length of service to 30 days + bank holidays, Life assurance cover, Company sick pay, long service award, birthday gift, flexible working hours, health & wellbeing support, staff recognition scheme.
After this apprenticeship
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship and internal training programme, the apprentice will be promoted to Survey Technician where they will be able to complete their own surveys independently and to a high standard. They will also apply for professional membership from the CICES, gaining Associate membership.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
Survey Solutions
Sam Wagstaffe
Sam Wagstaffe sam.wagstaffe@survey-solutions.co.uk
01216787000
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000326373.
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Closes in 18 days (Sunday 13 July 2025 at 11:59pm)
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