Surveyor Apprentice

WATES PROPERTY SERVICES LIMITED

Swindon (SN3 3JW)

Closes in 25 days (Tuesday 10 March 2026)

Posted on 11 February 2026

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Summary

As a Surveyor Technician apprentice you’ll play an important role in supporting site and project surveyors with tasks that contribute to the successful delivery of construction projects.

Wage

£16,685.50 to £26,984.10, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Surveying technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8 am - 5pm

42 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 3 August 2026

Duration

2 years 6 months

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

  • Estimating quantities, costs, and time scales for material and labour
  • Preparing tender and contract documents
  • Helping ensure projects meet legal, safety, and quality standards
  • Valuing completed work, managing budgets, and overseeing payments supplier/subcontractor payments
  • Attending team meetings and contributing ideas
  • Preparing and submitting regular budget reports

Where you'll work

Unit 13
Kelvin Road
Swindon
SN3 3JW

Training

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

Training provider

EAST SURREY COLLEGE

Training course

Surveying technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English & Maths (grade 4/C and above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Can meet work deadlines
  • Good time management

Other requirements

passing a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

About this employer

The Wates Group, established in 1897, is one of the leading privately-owned construction, residential development, and property services businesses in the UK. We employ approximately 3,600 people and work with a wide range of public and private sector customers and partners.

After this apprenticeship

There are many different routes within Wates after successful completion.

Wates offer a wide range of career progression opportunities including further qualifications on completion of the apprenticeship.

The right candidate could move into a permanent role, and we have a Trainee Management programme.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EAST SURREY COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000007964.

Apply now

Closes in 25 days (Tuesday 10 March 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.