Geospatial Apprentice — Hybrid Field Data & Mapping

AECO; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM invites applications for a Geospatial Apprentice in Nottingham, joining the ASSIST team to develop skills across surveying, mapping, and digital data capture for infrastructure projects in the UK.

You will work with surveyors, geomatics professionals, UAV pilots, and engineers, progressing from field data collection to processing, analysis, visualization, and reporting under a Geospatial Degree Apprenticeship. Hybrid work options apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above, including Maths, English and a science subject.
• Three A-Levels (or equivalent) at grade B or above, preferably including a science subject such as Geology, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, or Maths.
• Genuine interest in surveying, mapping, geospatial technologies, digital engineering, infrastructure, or site survey/investigation work.
• Some experience, work shadowing, or exposure to surveying, geography, construction, engineering, environmental, or technology-related activities (preferred).
• An interest in emerging technologies such as UAVs, laser scanning, LiDAR, GIS, digital twins, reality capture, and spatial data management.

Responsibilities

• Support geospatial surveying and data capture activities, including topographical surveys, GNSS surveys, laser scanning, mobile mapping, UAV surveys, and other reality capture technologies.
• Assist in the processing, quality assurance, and delivery of spatial datasets.
• Learn to use industry-standard geospatial software, mapping tools, and digital engineering systems.
• Help create models, drawings, visualisations, and geospatial outputs for internal and external clients.
• Participate in site visits, inspections, and field data collection activities across a variety of infrastructure sectors.
• Gain experience in reality capture technologies including terrestrial laser scanning, mobile mapping, photogrammetry, LiDAR, and UAV-based survey techniques.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, environmental, geoscience, and design teams to support integrated project delivery.
• Contribute to digital delivery, innovation, sustainability, and safety initiatives throughout project lifecycles.
• Work towards academic and professional development through an appropriate Geospatial Degree Apprenticeship programme, leading to recognised professional accreditation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Independent & teamwork

UK driving licence

Education

GCSEs including Maths, English and a science subject

3 A-Levels (or equivalent) including a science subject

Job description

AECOM invites applications for a Geospatial Apprentice in Nottingham, joining the ASSIST team to develop skills across surveying, mapping, and digital data capture for infrastructure projects in the UK.

You will work with surveyors, geomatics professionals, UAV pilots, and engineers, progressing from field data collection to processing, analysis, visualization, and reporting under a Geospatial Degree Apprenticeship. Hybrid work options apply.