Apprentice Geospatial Surveyor
MALTBY LAND SURVEYS LIMITED
West Sussex (RH16 1EB)
Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 12 March 2026
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Summary
This role offers a degree apprenticeship in Surveying and Mapping Sciences with the University of East London while working as an Apprentice Land Surveyor. The role involves assisting with site surveys across the UK, collecting and processing survey data, and gaining hands-on training towards becoming a chartered surveyor.
- Wage
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£21,160 a year
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Salaries are reviewed annually on 31st May
- Training course
- Geospatial mapping and science specialist (degree) (level 6)
- Hours
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Office hours are 9am to 5:30pm, site hours are flexible and generally with early starts although only working for 7.5 hours per day.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 August 2026
- Duration
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5 years
- 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
- Travel to survey sites across the UK with an experienced surveyor
- Prepare the onsite mapping to indicate the areas that require surveying
- Set up and operate surveying equipment such as 3d laser scanners, total stations, GPS receivers, drones and echo sounders
- Obtain the permissions to enter the land to be surveyed
- Assist with measuring and recording land, building and hydrographic survey data
- Help prepare and check surveying equipment before and after site visits
- Work both indoors and outdoors collecting accurate measurements in a variety of environments and weather conditions
- Work in and around water when undertaking hydrographic surveys
- Upload and process survey data using software such as AutoCAD
- Create 2d CAD drawings, 3d models and data for input into Hydrographic software
- Communicate with team members to ensure surveys are completed efficiently
- Willing to travel and stay away overnight for work when required
- Attend university study sessions and complete coursework as part of the degree apprenticeship programme
Where you'll work
2 Queens Road
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 1EB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
UNIVERSITY OF EAST LONDON
Training course
Geospatial mapping and science specialist (degree) (level 6)
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Training schedule
The academic training will be at the University of East London, this will be on day release, you will be continually trained during your working day
Requirements
Essential qualifications
Other in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
- Have a clean driving licence
- Be able to swim
About this employer
Land, Measured Building and Hydrographic Survey company established in 1985 by three brothers now employing approximately 35 staff operating out of two main offices in Haywards Heath and Warwick.
Awarded the ATA SME Employer of the year in 2025
http://www.maltbysurveys.com (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Group Life Insurance
- All expenses paid for attending college
- All necessary health and safety equipment and work wear
After this apprenticeship
- To progress to professional qualifications with either RICS or CICES
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MALTBY LAND SURVEYS LIMITED
Richard Maltby
ram@maltbysurveys.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020331.
Apply now
Closes in 18 days (Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 11:59pm)