Apprentice Surveyor

Summary

You will be working in the Business Boating Team where you’ll support the management of our commercial estate—working with businesses operating directly on the canal network. You’ll help grow income, develop business opportunities, and protect the integrity of our waterways.

Wage

£28,970 a year

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Progression to c£37,500 upon successful completion of required qualifications.

Training course

Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Your working week will be Monday - Friday, between the hours of 7.00am - 5.00pm, depending on the shift patterns of colleagues.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 September 2025

Duration

5 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

You will be working in the small but busy Business Boating Team as part of the wider Investment and Commercial directorate; you’ll support the management of our commercial estate- working with businesses operating directly on the canal network. You’ll help grow income, develop business opportunities, and protect the integrity of our waterways. The role holder will effectively and efficiently help the team to manage, promote and develop business initiatives and property assets to contribute financially to the Trust whilst supporting its aims to increase the number of people using the waterways whilst protecting the integrity of the network.

Supporting with the estate management of the Business Boating
Portfolio with opportunities to work with other teams.
Contributing to the Business Boating Team’s annual delivery targets.
Assisting in property inspections and measuring.
Assisting with internal property valuations in compliance with the Charities Act.Collecting and recording land and property
information from site visits and other sources.
Assisting in formal report writing and review.
Attending business networking and development opportunities.
Undertaking formal training and Continual Professional Development activities to support qualification as a Chartered Surveyor; sharing best practice with colleagues.

Depending on your location, work will involve travel across our network, so you may be occasionally working away from home or outside the usual working hours. No two days are the same! See our network here (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network).

If you are looking to develop a professional career as a Chartered Surveyor focussing primarily in the leisure sector, this opportunity is for you. Position is available to commence in either September 2025 or March 2026.

Where you'll work

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

Cambrian House, 22 King Edwards Road, Birmingham, B1 2AN
Leeds, LS2 7EH
Mill Lane, Newark, NG24 4TT

Training

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

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ESTATE MANAGEMENT

Your training course

Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Information management - Provide data, information and advice for clients relevant to the surveying discipline.
Health and safety - Recommend solutions to ensure safe and secure working environments.
Construction technology - Provide advice relating to the construction technology of buildings and their materials.
Law - Negotiate and agree terms for acquisition/disposal of property, standard forms of building contracts or other property related contracts and liaise with legal advisers.
Consultancy - Manage instructions from engagement to completion.
Building surveys – Undertake inspections and surveys and provide advice and recommendations to clients relating to building surveys.
Prepare designs and specifications – Carry out the preparation of the design and specification of building projects from outline proposals to completion of the design and specification process.
Administer contracts – Implement administrative procedures for the running of a construction project. Issue instructions, deal with payment provisions, manage variation procedures and deal with completion and possession issues and the issuing of certificates.
Valuation and appraisal - Prepare capital and rental valuations of land and property for a range of formal and appraisal purposes and prepare client reports.
Land, property and planning law - Negotiate solutions to issues affecting both owners and occupiers of land and property including at least two of management, sales, lettings, purchase and/or planning.
Inspection and measurement – Undertake inspections of land and property and prepare related reports and advice. Use appropriate instrumentation to take measurements of land and property. Apply the appropriate guidance and use the appropriate basis to undertake measurements. Prepare and present measurements in an appropriate manner.
Tendering and procurement - Provide advice and recommendations as to appropriate procurement routes and manage the tendering processes relevant to them.
Costing and cost planning of construction works - Undertake the detailed quantification, costing and cost planning of complex construction works.
Manage efficiencies of construction contracts – Manage the construction phase of a construction project. Carry out life cycle costing and apply value engineering processes. Prepare data, reports and forecasts.
Information management - Provide data, information and advice for clients relevant to the surveying discipline.
Health and safety - Recommend solutions to ensure safe and secure working environments.
Construction technology - Provide advice relating to the construction technology of buildings and their materials.
Law - Negotiate and agree terms for acquisition/disposal of property, standard forms of building contracts or other property related contracts and liaise with legal advisers.
Consultancy - Manage instructions from engagement to completion.

Your training plan

The apprenticeship is expected to take 5-6 years (depending on experience) and is split over 2 areas (subject to satisfactorily meeting the learning requirements):

Level 6 Batchelor of Science (Hons) Degree in Real Estate Management, RICS accredited.Apprentices will be required to complete a Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) accredited BSc/BSc(Honours) or (where the apprentice already holds a Level 6 degree and subject to an assessment of prior learning) an RICS accredited Post Graduate Diploma or MSc.

Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Assessment of Professional Competence (APC)

As a Trust apprentice, you will complete your apprenticeship training both on and off-the-job, including regular attendance at our partner education institute. All learning related travel costs are paid for by the Trust.

Whilst on-the-job, you will work with supportive colleagues to get the best out of your apprenticeship meeting online and face to face. Regular onsite inspections, in-house training and attending meetings will help you build your experience alongside your training programme.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

A Level in:

Any (grade C or above)
Any (grade C or above)
Any (grade C or above)

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
IT skills
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Non judgemental
Physical fitness
Awareness of property
Ability to travel

Other requirements

To meet degree entry requirements, you must have: 96 UCAS tariff points: 3 A levels at Grade C or above (or their equivalent) OR BTEC Level 3 Diploma with a DD grade. OR A level 3 apprenticeship in a property related discipline. A driving licence with access to your own vehicle is essential.

About this company

We’re the charity helping millions of people feel happier and healthier by spending more time on and along our canals and rivers. Our rich and tranquil spaces provide places to walk, jog, bike, boat and rest. It takes an extraordinary team to bring our waterways to life and that’s where you come in.

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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

We are fully committed to supporting all of our apprentices during their training
We truly value their contribution to the Trust and plan our recruitment to match progression opportunities
Once the apprenticeship is completed and your work on site is to a satisfactory level, we aim to offer ongoing employment opportunities with us

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