- Based in the RSK Hemel Hempstead office, being part of our SafeGround (Utility Surveying) and Geospatial Teams, part of RSK Geosciences.
- Assisting our Utility and Land Surveyors in data collection and surveys though multiple practices.
- PAS128 Utility Surveying using Electro-Magnetic Locating (EML) techniques.
- Geophysical data collection using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR).
- Topographical Surveys using RTK GPS and Total Station equipment.
- Learning to process data in survey software and finalise in AutoCAD.
- Measured Building and 3D scanning.
- Terrain modelling.
- Undertaking any other activities required to help our utility surveyors complete their works.
- Completing site documentation for site work crews.
- Learning technical knowledge to further develop into a utility surveying career.
- Processing geophysical data.
- PAS128 report writing.
- Other duties that may include transporting equipment between offices, organising equipment and store room, van checks and equipment maintenance.
What happens at the end
- Apprentice Utility Survey Technician
- Utility Survey Technician
- Consultant Utility Surveyor
- Senior Utility Surveyor
- Principal Utility Surveyor
- Further Management
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
- A full clean driving licence
Qualifications
- GCSE English (grade 4 or above) - essential
- GCSE Maths (grade 4 or above) - essential
Key details
- Wage: £18,000 a year
- Working week: Monday - Friday. Early starts may be required, we typically work 40 – 45 hours per week plus travelling time, we operate nationally which means that surveyors are often required to stay away from home for short durations.
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Duration: 2 Years
- Start date: 2027-01-18
- Closing date: 2026-12-04
- Apprenticeship standard: Geospatial survey technician (level 3)
- Training provider: DUDLEY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
About the employer
Based in the RSK Hemel Hempstead office, RSK SafeGround provides specialist buried utility surveys using geophysical techniques to locate and map buried services, and for service avoidance for the purposes of site investigation. Based throughout the UK RSK SafeGround work with multiple RSK Group companies across a wide range of sectors to produce PAS128 GPR utility surveys and buried service consultancy to inform investigation and design . Our capabilities are maximised through using the latest technologies to deliver accurate, dependable and prompt results to our clients. We pride ourselves in being able to deliver a professional service through our team members who are given the opportunity to continuously develop their knowledge and skills.
