Level 3 Surveying Technician Apprentice

Valuation Office Agency

Preston, St. Austell, Stoke on Trent

Closes in 29 days (Friday 13 March 2026)

Posted on 12 February 2026

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Summary

Valuing properties for Council Tax, Non-Domestic Rating, Rent Officer Function or District Valuer Services including property inspection, measurement of areas, collecting details relevant to the assessment of value, producing/recording digital surveys. Research, analyse and interpret information to make evidence-based decisions.

Wage

£27,841 a year

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In the last few years, we have increased both the minimum and maximum pay points for everyone in the VOA.

Training course
Surveying technician (level 3)
Hours
37-hours a week, Monday to Friday, flexible working. There are no core hours colleagues are expected to work and no centrally set hours when colleagues may not work. Working hours are always subject to business need and line manager agreement.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 5 October 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

  • When you join the Level 3 programme, you will undertake a variety of roles including property inspection, producing digital surveys and valuing properties for either Council Tax or Non-Domestic Rating
  • We will provide full training and mentoring
  • An individual training programme will be put in place for you to make sure you get the right mix of work and breadth of experience required to complete your Level 3 Surveying Technician Apprenticeship and become qualified with RICS

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • St Mary's House, Stanley Street, Preston, PR1 4AT
  • Penhaligon House, Trinity Street, St. Austell, PL25 5FA
  • Bennett House 2nd Floor, Town Road, Hanley, Stoke on Trent, ST1 2QB

Training

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

Training provider

JANCETT CHILDCARE & JACE TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Surveying technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

  • Off-the-job learning will be provided by JACE training. On completion you will achieve a Level 3 Surveying Technician Diploma comprising a combination of core units and specialist real estate management units
  • Rather than attending formal lectures or classes, you’ll study using JACE’s state-of-the-art online learning environment and digital library, supported with guidance from highly experienced tutors. On return to the office produce digital surveys of properties inspected

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade A-C or 9-4)
  • Maths (grade A-C or 9-4)

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
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Self motivated and flexible
  • Willingness to travel
  • Potential overnight stays

Other requirements

Any qualifications held or currently being worked towards must differ in content so that this apprenticeship provides substantial new skills. During the apprenticeship candidates cannot undertake any other formal qualifications at the same time. Please note you will be asked to provide copies of your certificates at pre-employment checks stage.

About this employer

We are the public sector’s property valuation experts and advisers with a vision to be a world-leading provider of public sector valuations. As one of the largest employers of surveyors in the country, our work is vital to the collection of over £60 billion of revenue. This goes back into communities, touching every citizen and every business across England and Wales. We champion the values of professionalism, integrity, respect and innovation. We are committed to providing a collaborative and supportive working environment that encourages every colleague to contribute, grow and excel together. With opportunities to drive your own development and growth, we empower our colleagues to succeed by ensuring support at every step of their career journey.

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Once you have completed your apprenticeship you will undertake the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS Associate) Assessment leading to RICS Associate qualification (AssocRICS), which will make you eligible to apply for the Level 6 Chartered Surveyor apprenticeship.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

JANCETT CHILDCARE & JACE TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000015037.

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Closes in 29 days (Friday 13 March 2026)

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