Field Surveyor Apprentice
THE INNOVATION GROUP LIMITED
London (W2 6LG)
Closes in 4 days (Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 11 August 2026
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Summary
Gain hands-on experience in Building Surveying while studying towards a level 3 apprenticeship. Work alongside experienced professionals supporting subsidence claims, develop practical field skills, and build a career with clear progression opportunities into specialist surveying roles.
- Wage
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£25,000 a year
- Training course
- Surveying technician (level 3)
- Hours
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4-days per week in the field 9am - 5:30pm, working days TBC.
37 hours 30 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
- Attending site inspections and supporting the identification and reporting of additional or emerging damage at any stage of the claim
- Assisting with the arrangement and installation of ad hoc crack monitoring where required
- Attending site investigations to capture key factual information, including internal evidence (e.g. rotten timbers) and other relevant site conditions
- Supporting quality control checks and progress reviews of ongoing repair works
- Attending site meetings to review works completed, discuss next steps and assist in developing snagging lists
Undertaking site inspections to verify specific elements such as:
- Completion of tree works
- Location of site-specific features
- Dimensional checks and basic measurements
As experience and competence develop, responsibilities may extend to:
- Joint repair scheduling visits
- Assisting in overseeing appropriately sized repair works
- Supporting the assessment and diagnosis of additional or previously unseen damage identified during the course of a claim
Where you'll work
20 Eastbourne Terrace
London
W2 6LG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SOUTH BANK COLLEGES
Training course
Surveying technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Measure and collect data relevant to the surveying discipline
- Demonstrate the application of health and safety issues and the requirements for compliance
- Apply the principles of construction technology and the environmental performance of materials
- Apply the principles of contract law to include either contracts for acquisition/disposal of property, standard forms of building contracts or other property related contracts
- Manage own time and tasks, communicate and negotiate effectively
- Undertake capital and rental valuations and demonstrate involvement with the preparation of client reports. Use a variety of valuation methods and techniques and use the relevant valuation standards and guidance
- Undertake surveys, using survey and other information to diagnose cause and mechanisms of failure
- Apply the law and practice relating to at least two of land, property, landlord and tenant or planning
- Implement procurement routes selected for projects and carrying out tendering processes relevant to them
- Quantification, costing and cost management of construction works, including the use of appropriate standard methods of measurement and forms of cost analysis.
Training schedule
- Surveying Technician Level 3
- Day release at South Bank College
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 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
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
- Travel requirements across London and surrounding areas
- Working outdoors with customers and other stakeholders
About this employer
Innovation Group manages critical incidents in the car and home on behalf of the world’s leading insurers, brokers and fleet managers, together with warranty and service plan provision for many automotive manufacturers globally. We believe in going beyond expectations for our clients and their customers at every turn. Our aim is to inspire positive change in the sectors we serve. To do this we are clear, visionary, can-do, together and transformational. We are a recognised leader in the Insurance services space. We are currently in the process of a company-wide technology transformation programme which strategically will enable us to evolve and continue to support some of the largest insurance companies in the world.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
One completed, the apprentice can go down the field services route into a Subsidence Specialist.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE INNOVATION GROUP LIMITED
Jess Power
jessica.power@innovation.group
07557970981
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045213.
Apply now
Closes in 4 days (Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 11:59pm)