Apprentice Land and Engineering Surveyor

Assist the surveyor on site at a range of client premises with collecting site data such as ground levels, buildings, service covers, trees and street furniture etc. Plan and prepare a geospatial project brief from the client’s specification, employing best practice geospatial techniques. Set up and operate the latest survey technology under the guidance of a surveyor (including the Total Station, GPS, laser scanners and underground utility detection equipment). Knock in pegs, pins and lift manholes when appropriate. Loading information onto Powers’ software systems. Process surveys under the guidance of a surveyor using N4ce and AutoCAD software to create the technical drawings. 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. File contract files when required and fill in job site information on the company’s project management system. Complete all site Risk Assessments. Ensure that all quality control procedures are carried out on site and in the development of a survey. Follow procedures in accordance with our ISO certification, learning about the importance of health & safety and quality and accuracy within the business as well as the environmental impact of the company. Work to annual objectives and complete a continued professional development log alongside a training plan.

Training:
Geospatial Survey Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard End Point Assessment (EPA)

A mixture of off-the-job knowledge training, complemented by working alongside experienced Surveyors.

Blended learning to complete Level 3 Geospatial Survey Technician apprenticeship with the requirement to attend block release training at Dudley College, Black Country & Marches Institute of Technology Campus, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 4AL, and you will regularly attend in house training and development as part of the programme.

Geospatial survey training plan and annual objectives Emergency First Aid at Work Advanced Driving Course Internal toolbox talks and general training.

Training Outcome:
Access to additional training for further qualifications. Support to achieve professional accreditation. Excellent opportunities and support for career progression Specialism in a survey service

Employer Description:
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. The company uses 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 life cycle. Our high-performing team helps to keep client's projects running on time and within budget. Powers has a fantastic opportunity for a keen and highly motivated person looking to start their career within the geospatial surveying profession. You will gain experience in a wide range of measured surveys and be involved in client projects from start to completion. You will work closely with experienced Surveyors who mentor our apprentices and provide on the job training and guidance. The role also involves block release at RDudley College og Technology to complete the level 3 Geospatial Survey Technician Apprenticeship. Working in a great team environment, there are lots of opportunities for career development for the right candidate.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:15pm.

Skills:
Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Proactive,Understands instruction