Trainee Land & Engineering Surveyor Apprenticeship
PowersUK Limited
FRODSHAM (WA6 6AG)
Closes on Thursday 20 August 2026
Posted on 13 July 2026
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Summary
Start your career in geospatial surveying with real projects from day one. Support site surveys, use advanced equipment, capture and process data, and learn n4ce/AutoCAD. Gain hands-on experience, complete RAMS, and work towards your Level 3 apprenticeship and diploma qualification with full mentor support.
- Wage
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£17,500 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
A salary of £17,500 is offered for the first twelve months, rising in accordance with minimum wage rates after this period (currently £23,275 for 18-20 years)
- Training course
- Geospatial survey technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00, with a 45-minute lunch.
41 hours 9 minutes a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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2 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
- Assist in planning and preparing a geospatial land survey project starting with the client’s specification
- Complete all site risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) for the site
- Set up and operate the latest survey technology under the guidance of a surveyor
- Assist the surveyor on site, collecting land, building and underground detection data
- Load information onto Powers’ project management system
- Process surveys on the computer under the guidance of a surveyor using n4ce and AutoCAD software to create technical drawings (second year of apprenticeship)
- Undertake setting out under the guidance of a surveyor on site.
- Maintain and clean all pieces of equipment and vehicles before and on return from site
- Ensure that all quality control procedures are carried out on site and in the development of a survey
- Follow procedures in accordance with Powers’ ISO certification, learning about the importance of health & safety, quality and accuracy within the business as well as the environmental an dinforamtion security impacts of the company
Where you'll work
58 HILLSIDE ROAD
FRODSHAM
WA6 6AG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
RIVERSIDE COLLEGE
Training course
Geospatial survey technician (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Comply with health and safety regulations
- Plan and prepare Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS) and report any additional controls required
- Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Carry out adjustment checks on survey equipment
- Interpret information from client drawings and specifications
- Gather and interpret information from a range of sources
- Communicate with others verbally, for example colleagues and stakeholders
- Plan surveys selecting survey equipment for a project according to the client's specification
- Planning routes to existing and new sites
- Establish a survey control on site for example using total station, GNSS or levels
- Use setting out engineering equipment and techniques, for example measuring tapes and string, distances and bearings, total station using co-ordinates to peg out co-ordinates, grid lines and off sets
- Use survey equipment, for example total stations, levels, laser scanners, and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) using geodetic parameters
- Capture and record geospatial survey data, for example topographic, river sections, drainage invert surveys, volumetric calculations, as-built surveys and measured building surveys
- Select and use surveying processing software for processing data into either 2D or 3D drawing's or 3D models
- Produce geospatial survey reports using computer software
- Apply quality assurance procedures: site work, drawing, model or report
- Manage time and tasks to meet project deadlines
- Comply with relevant industry legislation and regulations when undertaking geospatial work
- Communicate in writing with others, for example internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers
- Comply with environmental, social, human and economic sustainability regulations and requirements, for example safe disposal of waste, re-cycling or re-use of materials, efficient use of resources, contributing to the community, volunteering within the geospatial industry
- Comply with health and safety regulations
- Plan and prepare Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS) and report any additional controls required
- Select and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Carry out adjustment checks on survey equipment
- Interpret information from client drawings and specifications
- Gather and interpret information from a range of sources
- Communicate with others verbally, for example colleagues and stakeholders
- Plan surveys selecting survey equipment for a project according to the client's specification
- Planning routes to existing and new sites
- Establish a survey control on site for example using total station, GNSS or levels
- Use setting out engineering equipment and techniques, for example measuring tapes and string, distances and bearings, total station using co-ordinates to peg out co-ordinates, grid lines and off sets
- Use survey equipment, for example total stations, levels, laser scanners, and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) using geodetic parameters
- Capture and record geospatial survey data, for example topographic, river sections, drainage invert surveys, volumetric calculations, as-built surveys and measured building surveys
- Select and use surveying processing software for processing data into either 2D or 3D drawing's or 3D models
- Produce geospatial survey reports using computer software
- Apply quality assurance procedures: site work, drawing, model or report
- Manage time and tasks to meet project deadlines
- Comply with relevant industry legislation and regulations when undertaking geospatial work
- Communicate in writing with others, for example internal and external customers, colleagues, and managers
- Comply with environmental, social, human and economic sustainability regulations and requirements, for example safe disposal of waste, re-cycling or re-use of materials, efficient use of resources, contributing to the community, volunteering within the geospatial industry
Training schedule
The role involves block release in 2-week blocks to study at Riverside (Cronton) College in Widnes to complete the Level 3 Geospatial Survey Technician Apprenticeship which includes the Level 3 Diploma in Surveying.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A-C/9-5)
- Maths (grade A-C/9-5)
Desirable 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
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
DBS and further ehnanced checks such as BPSS will be required for certain site work.
About this employer
Powers provides measured land and building surveys (3D models, floor plans and elevations), underground utility detection, CCTV surveys, mobile mapping and site engineering to the architecture, engineering and construction industries across the UK. We use a range of data capture techniques from total stations and laser scanners to mobile mapping and drones and work on anything from small residential projects to master planning. We exist to limit the potential of project mistakes, overruns or overspend by solving client's complex measurement and mapping dilemmas pre, during and post construction – through every stage of a project’s lifecycle. Our high-performing team helps to keep client's projects running on time and within budget. At Powers Geospatial Consultants, we care about the individuals that make up our team and their development is important to the growth of both that individual and the company. If you want to work in a small but growing team with an open and collaborative working environment and the opportunity to get involved in a variety of interesting projects, then get in touch.
http://www.powersuk.com (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- 21 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Birthday day off
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional membership subscription paid
- Company workwear and PPE
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
- Excellent opportunities and support for career progression
- Access to additional training for further specialist qualifications
- Support to achieve membership of geospatial professional institutions
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PowersUK Limited
Lucy Powers
lucy@powersuk.com
01928734473
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039943.
Apply now
Closes on Thursday 20 August 2026