Land Surveyor Degree Apprentice, Strategic Infrastructure, Port Talbot

As a Land Surveyor Degree Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of major electricity infrastructure projects by helping secure and manage the land and access rights needed to build and operate them. You will gain practical experience in land, property and infrastructure projects, developing an understanding of how land ownership, property rights and stakeholder engagement influence project delivery.

Alongside your role, you will complete a Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship, leading to a RICS-accredited degree and providing a strong foundation for a professional career in surveying. Combining university study with hands-on workplace experience, you will develop technical, commercial and stakeholder management skills while gaining knowledge of land rights, compensation, negotiation, property law and infrastructure development. Supported by experienced professionals, you will apply your learning to real projects while working towards professional recognition.

Working within Strategic Infrastructure, part of National Grid Electricity Transmission, you will contribute to projects that strengthen the electricity network, connect low-carbon energy sources and support the UK's transition to net zero. These nationally significant projects help deliver the infrastructure needed for a cleaner, more reliable energy future.

What You'll Do

• Support the acquisition and management of land, access rights and property agreements required for major electricity infrastructure projects.
• Build relationships with landowners, occupiers and external stakeholders, supporting engagement, negotiations and project delivery activities.
• Conduct site visits, gather and analyse land and property information, and maintain accurate records to support project planning and delivery.
• Provide land and property insights to multidisciplinary project teams, helping them understand the impact of land requirements on project design, cost, programme and risk.
• Develop your surveying expertise through a combination of practical project work and academic study, applying your learning to support the delivery of nationally significant infrastructure projects.

What You'll Need to Apply

• Five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English and Maths, or equivalent qualifications.
• Have or be predicted to achieve three A levels at grades BCC or a Level 3 Apprenticeship in a Construction or Property-related discipline at 104 UCAS points or above.
• A driving licence is required for this role so if you do not already have one you must have obtained one by 31st May 2027.

Location

This role is based in Port Talbot with flexible, hybrid working which includes three days in the office each week.

You will be required to live within a 60-minute commutable distance of the following postcode: SA12 7GE

What You'll Get In Return

• A starting salary of £32,876 with annual salary increases throughout the programme.
• Upon successful completion of your five-year apprenticeship you will achieve a nationally recognised accredited qualification, Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors accredited BSc or BSc (Hons) degree.
• 26 days' annual leave, plus statutory holidays.
• A competitive pension scheme.
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work and holiday buy/sell schemes.
• The opportunity to participate in Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans.
• You’ll develop well-rounded skills through practical experience.
• A permanent position upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.

About the Apprenticeship Programme

This is a 60-month Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship with Harper Adams University, leading to a RICS-accredited BSc or BSc (Hons) degree. The programme combines workplace learning with academic study and includes:

• Block-release study at Harper Adams University.
• Practical experience supporting land and property activities across major infrastructure projects.
• Structured development aligned to the Chartered Surveyor apprenticeship standard.
• Support from experienced land professionals, your line manager, mentor and apprenticeship training provider.
• Regular assessments, project work and professional development activities.
• Opportunities to build the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for professional membership of RICS.

You'll be expected to balance your workplace responsibilities with your apprenticeship studies, applying your learning to real projects throughout the programme.