Apprentice Geospatial Surveyor

Survey and map mainly inland waterways, floodplains, reservoirs, docks, beachesm, sea defences and topographic surveys using the latest in survey technology. Process the data into 2D drawings and 3D models, using hydrographic and CAD software.

This is an opportunity to gain qualifications in an interesting and varied profession.

What you will do

• Prepare the onsite mapping to indicate the areas that require surveying
• Obtain the permissions to enter the land to be surveyed
• Establish survey control station to relate the survey to the Ordnance Survey Active Network using GPS Receivers
• Survey the area using a combination of Total Stations, Echo Sounders, GPS Receivers and Drones
• Process the survey data to create 2d CAD drawings, 3d Models and data for input into Hydrographic Software
• Create a survey report

Training

Geospatial Mapping and Science Specialist (degree) Level 6.

The training will continue to 60-months at both Coventry University and at our office in Warwick until the candidate has completed the course.

After the apprenticeship

To become a member of the Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors or the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors.

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

Qualifications

• Essential: A Level, Satisfy Degree Apprenticeship Requirements (grade as above)
• Essential: T Level, Satisfy Degree Apprenticeship Requirements (grade as above)
• Essential: BTEC, Satisfy Degree Apprenticeship Requirements (grade as above)

Things to consider

There will be a number of skills and qualifications that the company will provide the necessary training to achieve a CSCS card, First Aid, boat handling, and working in and around water.

About the employer

Land, Measured Building and Hydrographic Survey company established in 1985 by three brothers now employing approximately 35 staff operating out of two main offices in Haywards Heath and Warwick

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Geospatial mapping and science specialist (degree) (level 6), Construction and the built environment
• Apprenticeship level: Degree (level 6)
• Training provider: COVENTRY UNIVERSITY
• Expected duration: 5 Years
• Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Working week: Office hours - 9:00am to 5:30pm. Site hours are variable.
• Start date: 4 January 2027
• Positions available: 2
• Wage: £21,160 a year