Surveying Engineer Apprentice
SIRIUS REMEDIATION LTD
Leeds (LS15 8GB)
Closes in 3 days (Friday 24 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 14 October 2025
Contents
Summary
This role offers a strong foundation in engineering practice, providing real-world experience in geospatial data collecting and handling whilst developing skills essential to a career in engineering.
- Wage
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£16,000 a year
- Training course
- Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday
9am to 5pm
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 November 2025
- Duration
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3 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
The apprentice will work on site and in the office.
On site they will be:
- Surveying and setting out using GPS equipment
- Assisting site management and volumetric calculations
In the office they will be:
- Processing surveys
- Producing drawings using AutoCAD and create earthworks modelling using LSS
Where you'll work
4245 Park Approach
Leeds
LS15 8GB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING
Training course
Civil engineering senior technician (level 4)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Apply engineering principles, using relevant scientific, theoretical and technical know-how to solve well-defined civil engineering problems
- Apply civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review the results, when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating civil engineering systems
- Employ a range of advanced mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve civil engineering problems
- Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components or parts
- Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address well-defined civil engineering problems
- Produce and interpret civil engineering technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages, recognising the limitations of the software used
- Produce civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation
- Comply with, and encourage others to demonstrate, statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation
- Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks
- Apply principles of sustainable development, and assess the impact of these in their work
- Employ project management techniques, measuring and recording progress against civil engineering project plans
- Assess and report on quality using appropriate management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes
- Identify and use resources, equipment and technology to meet project requirements, including specifications, budget and timescales
- Monitor and manage individual performance, and supervise others, recognising the need to comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) requirements
- Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions
- Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
- Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
- Apply engineering principles, using relevant scientific, theoretical and technical know-how to solve well-defined civil engineering problems
- Apply civil engineering techniques, procedures and methods, and review the results, when measuring and testing, designing, installing, commissioning, maintaining or operating civil engineering systems
- Employ a range of advanced mathematical, statistical and data interpretation tools, using analytical and computational methods to interpret and solve civil engineering problems
- Interpret and compare performance information to choose compliant materials, components or parts
- Select and use technical literature and other sources of information and data to address well-defined civil engineering problems
- Produce and interpret civil engineering technical drawings, designs, and models, using analytical and computer-based software packages, recognising the limitations of the software used
- Produce civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, procedures, codes of practice, regulations, and legislation
- Comply with, and encourage others to demonstrate, statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures and regulation
- Complete risk assessments to identify, evaluate and mitigate risks
- Apply principles of sustainable development, and assess the impact of these in their work
- Employ project management techniques, measuring and recording progress against civil engineering project plans
- Assess and report on quality using appropriate management and assurance systems and continuous improvement processes
- Identify and use resources, equipment and technology to meet project requirements, including specifications, budget and timescales
- Monitor and manage individual performance, and supervise others, recognising the need to comply with appropriate codes of practice and equality, diversity & inclusion (EDI) requirements
- Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, using appropriate engineering terminology and conventions
- Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
- Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
Training schedule
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE 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
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
Sirius Remediation Ltd is a valued part of the Sirius Engineering Group and proudly upholds its status as an employee-owned company. Our commitment to maintaining the highest standards in health, safety, and environmental performance is unwavering. Our team of skilled professionals collaborates closely with clients, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure compliance with pertinent legislation and to achieve sustainable, long-term outcomes. We place great importance on our employees and invest in their continuous development, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Our commitment to building strong relationships and delivering exceptional service has established us as a trusted partner in the remediation industry.
https://www.thesiriusgroup.com/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Tech Scheme. Cycle Scheme. Tusker Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme. Christmas Savings Club. Holiday Purchase Scheme. Instant Discount Scheme. Gym Scheme. Health Cash Plan Scheme. Eye Care Scheme/EAP/Death in Service scheme.
After this apprenticeship
- You will also be supported in your studies to go onto and complete your apprenticeship and become a fully qualified Surveying Engineer
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LEEDS COLLEGE OF BUILDING
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000346261.
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Closes in 3 days (Friday 24 October 2025 at 11:59pm)
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