Apprentice Geospatial Surveyor

Are you looking to kick start your career as a geospatial surveyor?

Do you want to work on exciting projects that will challenge you daily and get paid while you do it?

Would you enjoy working in an office environment combined with travel to sites and working outdoors?

If the answer to these questions is yes, then join Freedom, part of NG Bailey, and be part of the next generation supporting our utilities industry.

A typical day will be diverse, challenging and very rewarding. We have exciting opportunities for enthusiastic people to join our experienced team, where you can learn from the industry’s best.

As a Freedom apprentice you will:

• Train at one of the top performing colleges or training providers in the country.
• Learn about our award-winning approach to working safely.
• Work at our offices and undertake site visits.
• Be prepared for early starts and travel away from home when necessary.
• Develop great working relationships with some of the industry’s most talented people.
• Have a strong support network giving you the chance to build your confidence and use your initiative.

You will learn to:

• Support our team of surveyors on a variety of client sites to collect land and building measurements.
• Learn to use geospatial techniques to plan and prepare a project brief as per the client specification.
• Set up survey technology, undertaking equipment checks and adjustments, and operate following guidance from senior surveyor.
• Process survey data and produce technical drawings in line with client requirements using software such as AutoCAD.
• Maintain and clean all equipment and vehicles before travel and on return from site.
• Complete all project administration including risk assessments.
• Learn and follow all processes to ensure we are working in line with our ISO accreditations to support our sustainability goals, maintain a high quality of work, and put Health and Safety at the forefront of what we do.

We are looking for people who:

• Have a valid UK driving licence.
• Are keen to learn.
• Share our values of Passion, Integrity Responsibility and Excellence.
• Are organised and well prepared with excellent timekeeping and attendance.
• Enjoys Maths and Geography, have good IT skills, and want to apply their knowledge in the real world.
• Enjoy working in a team.
• Can follow instructions and work under pressure.
• Can act independently.
• Have a positive attitude to learn and a can-do approach to problem solving.
• Is physically fit – days on site will mean being on your feet for long hours in various conditions.

You will attend college in Dudley on block release to complete the Level 3 Geospatial Survey technician apprenticeship and regularly attend in-house training and development as part of the programme.

To apply you need:

To have a valid UK driving licence

5 GCSEs (or equivalent) – Grade B/6 or above in Maths, Grade C/4 or above in English, Science, Geography and 1 other subjects.

Disclaimer:

Please note, we are considering applications from both Leeds and Birmingham, however if shortlisted for our assessment centre, this part of the process will take place in Leeds.