Apprenticeship · Level 3
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 2-year Geospatial survey technician (level 3) apprenticeship.
- Earn £18,000 per year, working 40-45 hours per week.
- Gain practical experience in utility and land surveying, including GPR and AutoCAD.
- Based in Hemel Hempstead, with potential for national travel and overnight stays.
- Applications close on 2026-12-04.
About the Role
This apprenticeship places you within the RSK Hemel Hempstead office, joining our SafeGround (Utility Surveying) and Geospatial Teams, which are part of RSK Geosciences.
What You'll Do
- Assist Utility and Land Surveyors with data collection and surveys using various practices.
- Conduct PAS128 Utility Surveying using Electro-Magnetic Locating (EML) techniques.
- Perform geophysical data collection using Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR).
- Carry out Topographical Surveys using RTK GPS and Total Station equipment.
- Learn to process survey data using specialized software and finalize in AutoCAD.
- Undertake Measured Building and 3D scanning.
- Create terrain models.
- Assist utility surveyors with any other required tasks to complete their work.
- Complete site documentation for site work crews.
- Develop technical knowledge to advance your utility surveying career.
- Process geophysical data.
- Write PAS128 reports.
- Other duties may include transporting equipment between offices, organizing equipment and the store room, van checks, and equipment maintenance.
Career Progression
Upon completion, you can progress to:
- Apprentice Utility Survey Technician
- Utility Survey Technician
- Consultant Utility Surveyor
- Senior Utility Surveyor
- Principal Utility Surveyor
- Further Management opportunities
Skills You'll Develop
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Numerical skills
- Logical thinking
- Teamwork
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Qualifications
- GCSE English (grade 4 or above) - essential
- GCSE Maths (grade 4 or above) - essential
Key Details
- Wage: £18,000 per year
- Working week: Monday - Friday. Early starts may be required. Typically 40 – 45 hours per week plus travelling time. National travel means 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