Trainee / Apprentice Utility Surveyor

Met Consultancy Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Health Care Package

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Met Consultancy Group is looking for enthusiastic Trainee Utility Surveyors based in Leeds. This is a permanent, full-time role offering opportunity for skills development in surveying, including potential apprenticeship placements.

The successful candidate will enjoy outdoor work, learn to conduct utility surveys, and be part of a field-based team. A driving licence and authorization to work in the UK are required.

The position provides comprehensive training and the chance to obtain relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with an enthusiasm for learning.
• Enjoy working outdoors on live sites.
• Ability to produce high-quality, accurate drawings.

Responsibilities

• Learn to carry out utility surveys.
• Work safely on a variety of sites.
• Use electromagnetic detection tools.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Minimum 5 GCSEs including Maths, Sciences, and English

T-Level in Design, Survey & Planning for Construction or 2 A-levels

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject (preferable)

Tools

GPS equipment

Total Stations

CAD software

Ground Penetrating Radar

Job description

Are you an ambitious school/college leaver in Leeds (or surrounding areas), on the lookout for a great opportunity where you will develop your skills and a career in surveying? Look no further…

Met Geo Environmental Ltd is looking to recruit enthusiastic Trainee Utility Surveyors for its integrated Survey, Geophysics, and Utility Mapping Company, with a possibility of Apprenticeship placements for the right candidates.

• Full UK driving licence is required
• Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK

Location: Predominantly based in Leeds, West Yorkshire but travelling for projects throughout the UK on occasion.

Job type: Permanent, full-time.

Salary: Starting salary based on age and experience

Met Consultancy Group is a well‑established multi‑disciplinary business first established in 1990 and is one of the leading Geospatial Survey companies in the UK.

Benefits include:

• Enrolment to our Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES) Approved Development Scheme where appropriate
• On‑the‑job training in Software, Hardware, Survey techniques, Health and Safety
• Opportunity to obtain qualifications in utility mapping and/or land surveying after an appropriate probation period and satisfactory performance. Apprenticeship opportunities would be available for the right candidate.
• First Aid Training
• Child Care Voucher contributions
• Basic Health Care Package
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enrolment on an employee discounts and rewards scheme

Role Description

The successful candidate will learn how to use…

• GPS and Total Stations
• CAD and processing software
• Electromagnetic Location equipment
• Ground Penetrating Radar

… and the role involves learning how to:

• Work safely on a range of sites including domestic, commercial and industrial.
• Carry out utility surveys, including working to PAS128 specifications.
• Working in a field‑based team undertaking utility and geophysical surveys.
• Use electromagnetic detection and ground‑penetrating radar to find buried features.
• Processing data and preparing AutoCAD drawings and reports for clients.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will have significant experience in most or all of the following:

• Self‑motivated with an enthusiasm for learning.
• Enjoy working outdoors as the majority of early training will be spent on live sites.
• Able to work as part of a team, developing the knowledge and ability to be given the responsibility to carry out surveys under supervision.
• Understand the importance of producing high‑quality, accurate drawings within tight timelines.
• Expected to learn and respect our health and safety procedures, quality & environmental management systems.
• Able to work around the UK with overnight stays on occasion.
• Some flexibility with regard to working hours.

Other than the experience and skills listed above, the successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate:

• A minimum of 5 GCSE’s or equivalent including Maths, Sciences and English to level 6 (grade B) or above, preferably with Science A Levels or equivalent. Ideally you will have a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject.
• Good knowledge of building construction and terminology.
• Ability to problem solve and research solutions to problems.
• Experience of liaising with clients to discuss specifications and project details.
• Able to take direction/instructions, understand complex tasks and have a very high attention to detail.
• A high level of motivation and willingness to work hard and learn with a genuine ambition to grow and develop a career.
• You will need to be UK resident or with the right to work/stay with relevant permits/visas to live and work in the UK with good written and spoken English.
• You will have a full UK or European driving licence.

Requirements:

• A T‑Level in Design, Survey & Planning for Construction, or a minimum of 2 A‑levels, or an equivalent relevant vocational qualification
• A high level of motivation and willingness to work hard and learn with a genuine ambition to grow and develop a career in utility mapping.
• You will need to be UK resident or with the right to work/stay with relevant permits/visas to live and work in the UK with good written and spoken English.
• You will have a full UK driving licence

Knowledge of utility and topographic surveying equipment and processing software would be helpful to your application but is not necessary as full training will be given.

How to apply. If you have the skills and experience required for this position, please send your CV together with a cover letter and any other supporting documents to: [e-mail].

Met Consultancy Group is a group of companies based in Leeds with a recognisable brand and very good reputation throughout the UK for providing quality surveys to a range of end‑user clients. We have attained UKAS accredited certification to ISO9001:2015 and ISO14001:2015 for the group Integrated Management System (IMS) and are SSiP certificated. We are also Gold‑level members of Constructionline.

Our aim is to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, marital status, sexuality, responsibility for dependants, religion, trade union activity and age. Selection criteria and procedures are kept under review to ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and treated on the basis of their relevant merits and abilities.