Apprentice Land Surveyor - Hemel Hempstead

RSK ENVIRONMENT LIMITED

Hemel Hempstead (HP3 9RT)

Closes on Monday 20 July 2026

Posted on 27 May 2026

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Summary

Due to continued growth in the topographical survey department, we now have an exciting opportunity for an apprentice land surveyor to join our team, who currently provide surveying services to support our clients in the property, civil engineering, oil and gas, nuclear, renewable energy, water and transport sectors in the UK and overseas.

Wage

£18,000 a year

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Training course
Geospatial survey technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday. Early starts may be required, we typically work 40 – 45 hours per week plus travelling time, we operate nationally which means that surveyors are often required to stay away from home for short durations.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 31 August 2026

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

  • Assisting our Land Surveyors in data collection though multiple practices:
  • Topographical Surveys & Terrain modelling
  • Measured Building and 3D scanning
  • Learning to process data in survey software and finalise in AutoCAD
  • Undertaking any other activities required to help our land surveyors complete their works
  • Completing site documentation for site work crews
  • Learning technical knowledge to further develop into a land surveying career
  • Drafting data or help finalising reports.
  • Other duties that may include organising equipment and storeroom, van checks and keeping equipment maintained. 

Where you'll work

18 Frogmore Road Industrial Estate, Frogmore Road
Hemel Hempstead
HP3 9RT

Training

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

Training provider

DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

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

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

BTEC in:

Any subject (grade Any)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

Ideal for individuals who prefer being out in the open air rather than being tied to a desk all day.

About this employer

Based in the North West and South East out of Helsby and Hemel Hempstead offices, RSK Geospatial provides specialist surveys including Topographical Surveys, Measured Building Surveys and Monitoring services throughout the UK. Our capabilities are maximised through using the latest technologies to deliver accurate, dependable and prompt results to our clients. We pride ourselves in being able to deliver a professional service through our team members who are given the opportunity to continuously develop their knowledge and skills.

https://rskgeosciences.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Apprentice Land Surveyor - Land Surveyor - Senior Land Surveyor - Principal Land Surveyor - Further Management

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

RSK ENVIRONMENT LIMITED

Teague Gallagher

TGallagher@rsk.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000033658.

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Closes on Monday 20 July 2026

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