Apprentice Land Surveyor
PARISH LAND SURVEYS LIMITED
Norwich (NR11 6FD)
Closes in 15 days (Friday 3 July 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 17 June 2026
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Summary
The candidate will be happy to work outdoors in all weathers. You will assist and learn to produce Topographical Surveys from start to finish with one of our qualified surveyors. We work around the country so you would be expected to stay away for some projects.
- Wage
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£18,000 a year
- Training course
- Civil engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 7.30am - 4.30pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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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
The apprentice will initially be:
- Observing and helping one of our senior surveyors
- Tasks would include helping move equipment
- Undertaking simple surveying activities and plenty of walking!
Where you'll work
Richard Oakes Road
Aylsham
Norwich
NR11 6FD
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CITY COLLEGE NORWICH
Training course
Civil engineering technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Apply appropriate civil engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to civil engineering and the construction process
- Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis, and evaluation to support the delivery of civil engineering models, designs, and technical solutions
- Operate appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Building Information Modelling (BIM), to create technical drawings, models and designs using relevant conventions and engineering terminology
- Apply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the civil engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentation
- Support and contribute to the production or modification of civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and procedures and codes of practice
- Apply environmental policies and sustainable principles in civil engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions and plan for wider sustainability
- Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations
- Consider equality, diversity and inclusion in the delivery of civil engineering projects
- Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentation
- Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and data
- Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
- Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
- Apply appropriate civil engineering principles, techniques, and methods, including mathematical, scientific, and technical know-how, to civil engineering and the construction process
- Apply key principles, techniques and methods of data and technical information collection, analysis, and evaluation to support the delivery of civil engineering models, designs, and technical solutions
- Operate appropriate software packages for data gathering and analysis, such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Building Information Modelling (BIM), to create technical drawings, models and designs using relevant conventions and engineering terminology
- Apply statutory health, safety and welfare policies, procedures, and regulations in the civil engineering environment, using risk management processes, procedures, and documentation
- Support and contribute to the production or modification of civil engineering technical solutions in accordance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and procedures and codes of practice
- Apply environmental policies and sustainable principles in civil engineering projects, recognising the need to reduce carbon use, lower emissions and plan for wider sustainability
- Plan, carry out and manage own work in line with quality assurance, recognising the wider implications to customer needs, and within cost and resource limitations
- Consider equality, diversity and inclusion in the delivery of civil engineering projects
- Apply document control processes and procedures using the approved processes, maintaining quality compliance when creating or amending engineering documentation
- Communicate using appropriate methods for the audience, and incorporate relevant and appropriate terms, standards, and data
- Apply ethical principles to civil engineering projects, including the secure use of data and information
- Plan, undertake and review their own professional competence, regularly updating and reviewing their CPD to improve performance
Training schedule
For the full apprenticeship, candidates will complete:
- Level 3 Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Standard
- Level 2 Award in Functional Skills Mathematics
- Level 2 Award in Functional Skills English
- End Point Assessment (EPA) - leading to EngTech qualification with the ICE for successful candidates
For the End Point Assessment (EPA) apprentices will undertake a technical project report and discussion, and a professional discussion underpinned by the portfolio.
More details on this apprenticeship can be viewed here: Civil engineering technician / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.
Apprentices must attend college sessions one day per week at the Ipswich Road campus, located near Norwich city centre.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Team working
- Physical fitness
- Confident
- Good Timekeeping Skills
Other requirements
- Full Driving Licence
- Possible stays away from home
About this employer
Our business has been established since 2018. We provide measured survey data in both Topographical and Building formats. We are also utilising GPR Surveys and Drone Surveys.
Our days fluctuate between being out on site and processing our data in the office. All projects are different and take us around the country.
We are a team of 5 surveyors all of which started as trainees at college through the apprenticeship scheme.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Permanent position as Land Surveyor in our business.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
CITY COLLEGE NORWICH
Lindsey Flatt
lindsey.flatt@ccn.ac.uk
01603773671
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037518.
Apply now
Closes in 15 days (Friday 3 July 2026 at 11:59pm)