Level 3 Surveying Technician Apprentice

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

£26,770 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 6 October 2025

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

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

3 Glass Wharf, Avon Street, Temple Quarter, Bristol, BS2 0EL
Eastbrook, Shaftesbury Road, Cambridge, CB2 8DU
1st Floor, The Octogen, 27 Middleborough, Colchester, CO1 1TG
St. Annes House, 2 St. Annes Road, Eastbourne, BN21 3LG
The Senate, Southernhay Gardens, Exeter, EX1 1UG
Palting House, Trinity Road, Folkestone, CT20 2TP
Earle House, Colonial Street, Hull, HU2 8JN
Mitre House, Church Street, Lancaster, LA1 1JW
Suite 6, Rosebery Court, Central Avenue, Norwich, NR7 0HS
Avalon House, Marcham Road, Abingdon, Oxford, OX14 1TZ

Training

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

College or training organisation

JANCETT CHILDCARE & JACE TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Surveying technician (level 3)

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Your training plan

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 or equivalent in:

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

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

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 company

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

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.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Valuation Office Agency

Paul Wilson-Smith

developmentteam@voa.gov.uk

03000 505514

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000320908.

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Closes in 16 days (Sunday 8 June 2025)

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Company’s application instructions

There are 55 Surveying Technician Apprenticeship vacancies across the VOA in various locations with start dates in October 2025. Go to Civil Service Jobs, sign in or register for an account and apply by quoting reference 405638 in the 'what' search box under Civil Service job search.

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