CAREERS
Trainee Land and Engineering Surveyor
Date Posted
10/07/2026
Closing Date
21/08/2026
Job Type
Full time, permanent
Location
Frodsham Head Office with travel to sites
To apply for this role you will need to go to the Government Apprenticeship Website, create a profile and make an application through your profile: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC2000039943
Powers’ apprenticeship scheme offers a fantastic opportunity for a keen and highly motivated person looking to start their career in the geospatial surveying profession. You will gain experience in a range of land surveying processes and be involved in client projects from start to completion. You will be assigned a surveying mentor who will provide on the job training and guidance. The role involves block release study at Riverside (Cronton) College in Widnes to complete the Level 3 Geospatial Survey Technician Apprenticeship which includes the Level 3 Diploma in Surveying.
At Powers Geospatial Consultants we care about the individuals that make up our team and their development is important to the growth of both that individual and the company. If you want to work in a small but growing team with an open and collaborative working environment and the opportunity to get involved in a variety of interesting projects, then get in touch.
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Responsibilities
This role involves:
- Assist in planning and preparing a geospatial land survey project starting with the client’s specification.
- Complete all site risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) for the site.
- Set up and operate the latest survey technology under the guidance of a surveyor.
- Assist the surveyor on site, collecting land, building and underground detection data.
- Load information onto Powers’ project management system.
- Process surveys on the computer under the guidance of a surveyor using n4ce and AutoCAD software to create technical drawings (second year of apprenticeship).
- 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.
- Ensure that all quality control procedures are carried out on site and in the development of a survey.
- Follow procedures in accordance with Powers’ ISO certification, learning about the importance of health & safety, quality and accuracy within the business as well as the environmental impacts of the company.
The Skills We Require:
- Full clean UK driving licence
- Reliable method of transport to get to/from head office (required)
- 5 GCSEs grade A-C / 9 – 5 (or equivalent) including Maths, English and preferably Geography.
The personal qualities we're looking for:
- Able to use your own initiative, be self-motivated and have the ability to work to deadlines.
- A good practical approach to problem solving and a positive and proactive attitude,
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- A team player.
- Physically fit for route walking/surveying in a variety of construction environments and be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions
- Can easily understand and follow instructions and company procedures.
- Happy to study as part of your job and work in your own time to complete tasks, assignments etc. to attain your qualifications.
Benefits
- 21 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Birthday day off
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Professional membership subscription paid
- Company pension scheme
- Company workwear and PPE.
- This will be the sixth year that Powers have been running the Level 3 Geospatial Survey Technician Apprenticeship, so we know what’s important for your development.
Future Prospects
- Excellent opportunities and support for career progression
- Access to additional training for further specialist qualifications
- Support to achieve membership of geospatial professional institutions.
To apply for this role you will need to go to the Government Apprenticeship Website, create a profile and make an application through your profile: https://www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeship/VAC2000039943
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to our Equality, Inclusion and Diversity and Positive Work Environment policies.
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Application question(s):
- We have a friendly office dog at Powers, are you happy to work in an office with a dog?
- Do you have a Level 5 or above in Maths?
- Do you have have any experience in the Surveying or Construction industry?
Powers is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people.