Apprentice Land & Measured Building Surveyor - Global Surveys

An exciting opportunity awaits a motivated individual to begin a career in geomatic surveying. We seek a proactive, self-driven candidate with a practical problem-solving approach.

Wage: £11,778 to £19,047.60, depending on your age

Hours: Workdays vary by survey location and duration. We typically start at 07:00, arrive on-site by 08:00 - 08:30. Return times range from 13:00 - 18:00. A minimum of 30 hours per week is guaranteed, usually totalling 36-40 hours with overtime and travel.

Contract: 30 hours a week

Duration: 2 years

Training: Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work:

• Training in surveying
• Assist the surveyor onsite at the client premises in calculating land and building measurements
• Operate the latest survey technology, including the Total Station (Theodolite), GPS, and/or scanner, to support the surveyor
• Help to verify the accuracy of the surveyor's calculations
• Take responsibility for checking the surveyor's equipment before and after jobs, ensuring all batteries are fully charged
• Upload data onto the system and export it to AutoCAD
• Use office time to learn software such as n4ce, AutoCAD, and REVIT, while assisting the surveyor in producing technical drawings

Administration:

• Perform general administrative tasks, including filing, scanning, and photocopying
• Handle basic office maintenance and cleaning tasks

Where you’ll work:

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

Responsibilities:

• 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 coordinates to peg out coordinates, grid lines and offsets
• 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 drawings 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

Training:

Block release training at Dudley College of Technology, Institute of Technology, Black Country and Marches. Block release 2 weeks at a time around every 6 weeks.

Requirements:

• GCSE in English and Maths (grade A-C / 9-4)
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills:

• Customer care skills
• Initiative
• Physical fitness
• Flexible approach to overtime

Other requirements:

• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Flexible with overtime (paid)
• Willing to work away from home Monday to Friday (expenses paid)
• Overtime opportunities
• Paid travel time
• In-lieu time scheme
• 20 days + bank holidays annual leave
• Additional 1 day per year (max. 25 days) after 5 years of service
• Corporate Healthcare Scheme available
• Company uniform and PPE provided
• Company Pension Scheme
• Sick pay after three years of continuous service
• On-site parking
• Must be available for short-notice travel
• DBS checks required (costs covered)
• CSCS construction card (costs covered)
• Full clean driver’s licence (desirable)
• Reliable transport to/from head office (required)

About this employer:

Global Surveys is a dynamic land and measured building survey company based in the East Midlands. With nearly five decades of experience, we have built a reputation for precision, reliability, and client satisfaction. We offer a comprehensive range of surveying services, specialising in Topographical Land Surveys and Measured Building Surveys. Our expertise covers Site Elevations, Floor Plans, and advanced 3D Laser Scanning techniques. These services help deliver accurate, high-quality results tailored to our clients' needs. Established in 1978, Global Surveys has evolved over the years to become a trusted name in the surveying industry. Our commitment to quality and attention to detail has enabled us to cultivate long-lasting relationships with a diverse client base. While most of our projects are located within a 75-mile radius of our East Midlands office, we occasionally undertake assignments that require overnight travel to meet specific client requirements.

At Global Surveys, we believe in fostering a supportive and growth-oriented work environment. As part of our team, you'll have access to ongoing professional development opportunities, cutting-edge surveying technology, and a chance to contribute to a range of exciting projects. Our collaborative culture encourages innovation, and we value the contributions of every team member, ensuring that your skills and career aspirations are aligned with the success of the company.

After this apprenticeship:

Access to additional training for further qualifications, many of which are provided in-house, as well as CICES and RICS, with all associated costs covered by the company. Excellent opportunities and support for career progression for the right candidate.

The contact for this apprenticeship is: DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY 07585726542

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000348809.

Apply now. Closes in 30 days (Sunday 30 November 2025 at 11:59pm).