An exciting new opportunity is now available as an Apprentice Delivery Surveyor. This role will include block release to attend College and gain new knowledge, skills and behaviours to apply and develop in the workplace. Bring your technical mindset, meet the criteria, and kickstart your career in surveying - apply today!
Training course: Geospatial survey technician (level 3)
Hours Generally the apprentice will work Monday - Friday between 8.00am - 5.00pm (up to 1 hour unpaid lunch). Site work will be included which could be nights or weekends. Overtime site work is also available. 40.0 hours a week
Possible start date: Tuesday 01 September 2026
Duration: 2 Years
Positions available: 1
Work
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you'll do at work
An apprentice is required to join our growing team to assist with the following:
To plan and execute the delivery of survey deliverables to satisfy client expectation across all aspects of surveying
Post process site survey data to the highest possible standard
To plan and execute onsite surveys to satisfy client expectation as required
To accurately and reliably produce survey data to present to clients or designers
To prepare and check survey data as required
Principal duties:
Diligently complete land, OHL, railway and gauging surveys as required
Carry out setting out activities in accordance with design drawings and scheme plans
Produce survey data accurately and rapidly
Take direction and update progress to senior members of staff
Be able to determine the most appropriate methods required for the high quality deliverables issued to the client
Manage and regulate all CAD deliverables in-line with NR standards
Work with the delivery team on the innovation and new techniques and technologies to enhance the department
Work at all times within strict safety regulations, demonstrating an understanding of policies and processes
Where you'll work
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
RIVERSIDE COLLEGE
Your training course
Geospatial survey technician (level 3)
Your training plan
Geospatial Survey Technican, Level 3.
Block release at Riverside College, Widnes (WA8 7QQ) - 2 week blocks, 3 times a year.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
4 GCSE's including Maths and English (grade Grades 9-4 (A-C))
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Communication skills
Initiative
Professional approach
Technical mindset
Flexible and adaptable
Responds to changing demands
Able to effectively prioritise
Effective decision maker
Supports business requirements
Time management skills
Eager to learn
Other requirements
A full UK Driving licence would be an advantage.
We reserve the right to close this opportunity after:
1 week if we have received enough applications, and therefore recommend you make an application as soon as possible, rather than waiting until the planned closing date as we cannot guarantee the vacancy will remain open for the whole time planned.
If you are applying with qualifications other than those listed in the entry requirements (GCSE's), please make sure you have obtained official evidence of equivalency from UK ENIC before the application closing date. Please note, if you are shortlisted for the post we cannot progress your application any further without you providing evidence of this.
About this company
This company has been established for over 2 decades and has expanded significantly during that time employing a team of over 100 people across six areas of the business. Planning, Survey, Permanent Way, OLE Design, Civil Consulting and Systems Engineering