Land Surveyor Degree Apprentice, Strategic Infrastructure, Warwick

As a Land Surveyor Degree Apprentice, you will support major electricity infrastructure projects by helping secure and manage land and access rights. You will gain practical experience in land, property, and infrastructure projects, understanding how land ownership, property rights, and stakeholder engagement influence project delivery.

This role involves completing a Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship, leading to a RICS-accredited degree and a strong foundation for a professional career in surveying. You will develop technical, commercial, and stakeholder management skills, alongside knowledge of land rights, compensation, negotiation, property law, and infrastructure development.

Working within National Grid Electricity Transmission's Strategic Infrastructure team, you will contribute to projects that strengthen the electricity network, connect low-carbon energy sources, and support the UK's transition to net zero.

What You'll Do

• Support the acquisition and management of land, access rights, and property agreements for major electricity infrastructure projects.
• Build relationships with landowners, occupiers, and external stakeholders, assisting with engagement and negotiations.
• Conduct site visits, gather and analyse land and property information, and maintain accurate records.
• Provide land and property insights to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Develop surveying expertise through practical project work and academic study.

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 and must be obtained by 31st May 2027.

Location

• Warwick
• Flexible, hybrid working (three days in the office per week).
• Must live within a 60-minute commutable distance of CV34 6DA.

What You'll Get In Return

• Starting salary of £32,876, with annual increases throughout the programme.
• Upon successful completion of the five-year apprenticeship, you will achieve a RICS-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.
• Opportunity to participate in Sharesave and Share Incentive Plans.
• A permanent position upon successful completion of your apprenticeship.

About the Apprenticeship Programme

• A 60-month Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship with Harper Adams University.
• Combines workplace learning with academic study (block-release 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 knowledge, skills, and behaviours for professional membership of RICS.

Important Information

• You can apply for only one opportunity across all Early Careers and Career Changer programmes.
• Applications are on a rolling basis and may close early once enough applications are received. Apply as early as possible.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
• National Grid is generally unable to offer sponsorship for this role.