Apprentice Surveying Technician

Darlington Borough Council; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Tees Valley is seeking an Apprentice Surveying Technician for a 2-year fixed term. This role offers a valuable opportunity to gain surveying skills and qualifications while working alongside experienced professionals. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, self-motivated, and proficient in IT, with a willingness to obtain driving credentials. Benefits include 32 days of annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

32 days Annual Leave

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi-time scheme

Flexible working

Generous Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave

Access to a wide range of training and development

Physiotherapy service

Wellbeing offers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Must be willing to actively obtain a full UK driving licence within the apprenticeship duration.
• Experience of working with older and vulnerable client groups is preferable.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist surveyors in producing specifications and schedules of works.
• Manage contractors and conduct site inspections.
• Gain experience in a range of surveying tasks.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Hard-working

Positive attitude

Self-motivated

IT proficiency

Knowledge of databases

Experience in person-centred environment

Education

GCSE or equivalent

NVQ level 3 in Surveying Technician

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Darlington Borough Council - Housing Surveying are seeking to recruit an Apprentice Surveying Technician on a 2 Year Fixed Term basis.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working, positive individual who is self-motivated and able to work using their own initiative as well as being a team player. The successful candidate will be committed to providing an excellent service and be willing to learn and develop their knowledge. You must be confident with the use of IT and capable of navigating through MS Office, Outlook and have knowledge and skills in the use of databases and AutoCAD. You must be confident to work independently although support from the broader team is always available. We require dynamic, innovative and forward-thinking people to join our team; it is preferable that you have some experience of working in a person-centred environment or with older and more vulnerable client groups although full induction and ongoing training is provided.

You will gain valuable work experience working alongside the surveyors with a range of surveying tasks including producing specifications, schedule of works, managing contractors and site inspections.

You must also be willing to actively obtain a full UK driving licence within the duration of your apprenticeship.

Apprenticeship Qualification

During your apprenticeship you will be required to complete NVQ level 3 in Surveying Technician and attend Hartlepool College as required. You will be given appropriate paid time off work, to attend College and work towards completion of your apprenticeship qualification. The apprenticeship will allow you to gain skills, knowledge, and experience in all aspects of Surveyor work required to attend college to gain the necessary qualifications.

For more information

For detailed information on this role, please refer to the Role Profile and other supporting documents. For a further informal discussion please contact Matthew Plews, Building Surveying Manager on 01325 405929.

Benefits

The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:

• 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
• Flexi-time scheme
• Flexible working
• Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
• Staff equality forums
• Green Car Leasing Scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
• Physiotherapy service
• Confidential counselling service
• Wellbeing offers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
• Local and National retailer discounts and Vivup employee benefit app
• Arriva Employee Travel Club

For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video. Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page at the following URLs: https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-1/why-work-for-us/ and https://www.darlington.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/

General Information for Applicants

If you have any further questions regarding applying for this role or the questions and required fields within the application form, please contact the HR Support team on 01325 403217 or [e-mail]. If you are experiencing problems with the NE Jobs website, please fill out the form at https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/contactus. All applicant email correspondence will come from [e-mail] and may be directed to your Junk folder depending on your email settings. Please check both your email and Junk folder as all applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted.

You must ensure that anything submitted in your application is factually accurate. Plagiarism can include presenting the ideas and experience of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own. Whilst we accept candidates may use AI tools within job applications; submissions must be truthful and relevant to your own experience.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We aim to interview any applicant who declares a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job.