Land & Measured Building Surveyor Apprentice

STARTING OFF (NORTHAMPTON) LIMITED

Northampton (NN3 6WL)

Closes in 25 days (Monday 24 November 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 29 October 2025

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Summary

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff

• Wage:

  £16,000 a year

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  Overtime and travelling time are being paid

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday to Friday – The working day can vary, depending on location and duration of the survey. Typically, you would be required to be in the office by 7am, to be on site for 8-8:30, some days you may be finished by 1pm, others 6pm.

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 1 December 2025

• Duration:

  1 year 6 months

• Positions available:

  2

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

 Key duties will include:- Trainee Surveying

·       Assisting the surveyor onsite at client premises with calculating land/building measurements

·       Using the latest survey technology to assist the surveyor by operating the Total Station (Theodolite)

·       Checking surveyors calculations

·       Responsible for checking the surveyors kit before and after jobs i.e. ensure batteries are fully charged

·       Loading information onto the system and exporting to AutoCAD

·       Office time will be used to learn how to use software such as n4ce and AutoCAD, and to assist the surveyor in producing technical drawings

Administration

·       Responding to emails

·       Putting together quotations and forwarding to customers

·       Inputting information onto Access and Excel

·       Producing professional documents

·       Dealing with customer requests and queries

·       General administrative tasks such as filing, scanning and photocopying

·       Basic office maintenance and cleaning

Where you'll work

3 Duncan Close
Moulton Park Industrial Estate
Northampton
NN3 6WL

Training

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

Training provider

STARTING OFF LIMITED

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
• Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
• Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
• Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
• Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
• Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
• Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Training schedule

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Business Administrator (Level 3) Apprenticeship standard.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade C/4)
• Maths (grade C/4)

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
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Patience

Other requirements

• Clear Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required - We will cover application costs

About this employer

A fantastic opportunity for a keen and highly motivated person looking to start their career. Our client was established in 1978 and provides a range of surveying services throughout mainland UK, including land, building and underground surveys. They are looking for a self-motivated person with a good practical approach to problem-solving and a positive and proactive attitude. Initially, the role will see the trainee learning all areas of surveying with an experienced member of the team, as well as providing administrative support in the office. Excellent internal progression within the company will be offered to a candidate based on their performance. Working outdoors in all weather and all seasons is required.

Company benefits

20 days + bank holidays, an additional 1 days per year max 25 days after 5 years of continuous service. Corporate Healthcare scheme, work boots and PPE provided, company pension, in-lieu time scheme, overtime opportunities and paid travel time

After this apprenticeship

Possible full time permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STARTING OFF LIMITED

Charlotte Berridge

charlotte.berridge@startingoff.co.uk

01604386705

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000348800.

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Closes in 25 days (Monday 24 November 2025 at 11:59pm)

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