Start your career in geospatial surveying with real projects from day one. Support site surveys, use advanced equipment, capture and process data, and learn n4ce/AutoCAD. Gain hands-on experience, complete RAMS, and work towards your Level 3 apprenticeship and diploma qualification with full mentor support.
Training course: Geospatial survey technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 08:00-17:00, with a 45-minute lunch.
41.15 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 07 September 2026
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
- Assist in planning and preparing a geospatial land survey project starting with the client’s specification
- Complete all site risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) for the site
- Set up and operate the latest survey technology under the guidance of a surveyor
- Assist the surveyor on site, collecting land, building and underground detection data
- Load information onto Powers’ project management system
- Process surveys on the computer under the guidance of a surveyor using n4ce and AutoCAD software to create technical drawings (second year of apprenticeship)
- Undertake setting out under the guidance of a surveyor on site.
- Maintain and clean all pieces of equipment and vehicles before and on return from site
- Ensure that all quality control procedures are carried out on site and in the development of a survey
- Follow procedures in accordance with Powers’ ISO certification, learning about the importance of health & safety, quality and accuracy within the business as well as the environmental an dinforamtion security impacts of the company
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
The role involves block release in 2-week blocks to study at Riverside (Cronton) College in Widnes to complete the Level 3 Geospatial Survey Technician Apprenticeship which includes the Level 3 Diploma in Surveying.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A-C/9-5)
- Maths (grade A-C/9-5)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- Geography (grade A-C/9-5)
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
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
DBS and further ehnanced checks such as BPSS will be required for certain site work.
About this company
Powers provides measured land and building surveys (3D models, floor plans and elevations), underground utility detection, CCTV surveys, mobile mapping and site engineering to the architecture, engineering and construction industries across the UK. We use a range of data capture techniques from total stations and laser scanners to mobile mapping and drones and work on anything from small residential projects to master planning. We exist to limit the potential of project mistakes, overruns or overspend by solving client's complex measurement and mapping dilemmas pre, during and post construction – through every stage of a project’s lifecycle. Our high-performing team helps to keep client's projects running on time and within budget. At Powers Geospatial Consultants, we care about the individuals that make up our team and their development is important to the growth of both that individual and the company. If you want to work in a small but growing team with an open and collaborative working environment and the opportunity to get involved in a variety of interesting projects, then get in touch.
https://www.powersuk.com (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- 21 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Birthday day off
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional membership subscription paid
- Company workwear and PPE
After this apprenticeship
- Excellent opportunities and support for career progression
- Access to additional training for further specialist qualifications
- Support to achieve membership of geospatial professional institutions
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PowersUK Limited
Lucy Powers
[email protected]
01928734473
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039943.
Apply now
Closes on Thursday 20 August 2026