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Jacobs

Apprentice Land Surveyor (Level 6) – London

Job Description

At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs we’re all about challenging today to reinvent tomorrow! Start your career with a company that inspires you to deliver your best work so you can grow and succeed!

The biggest questions spark our curious minds.  At Jacobs, we solve the most important problems, the ones for the real world. Whether it’s projects focused on addressing the climate emergency, improving our security, or benefiting our communities by improving transportation links and infrastructure, these are just some of the ways we are working to build a better future for all.

Apply today to come and join us!

We are excited to be looking for a Land Surveying Apprentice based in our London office! You will work towards achieving a Level 6 qualification at University of East London. 

What will you get? 

Recognised throughout industry as a benchmark of good practice, our Early Careers Programmes offer a structured approach to Continuous Professional Development. You’ll learn technical, behavioural and business skills to set you up for a successful career.  As a member of the Jacobs Apprenticeship community, a mentor will support you with your learning as well as opportunities to network across Jacobs. We want you to have unlimited learning opportunities and space for growth so you can fulfil your potential.

We are proud of our inclusive and diverse culture and work environment, embracing the variety of disciplines, cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles of our employees through our Jacobs Employee Networks.

At Jacobs, your safety, health, and wellbeing are our top priority, emphasised through our culture of caring and positive mental health champion network.  Find out more about life at Jacobs.

About the opportunity

We are looking for talented people to join our Surveying and Reality Capture (Geomatics) team to continue our focus on building relationships and delighting our clients (90% of our business is repeat business). In return we have opportunities to work on unique and exciting projects, and a stable platform upon which to develop your career. Jacobs has an enviable reputation in the UK consultancy sector as a result of a portfolio of high-profile projects with clients that include National Highways,

The Environment Agency and Local Authorities. Our current challenges include a significant portfolio of infrastructure projects for National Highways and the EA with many more opportunities in the pipeline. So, would you like to be a member of our Geomatics team?

We require an Apprentice Surveyor to work with our surveyors in carrying out topographical/Laser Scanning/Deformation Monitoring surveys for various engineering projects in the market sectors of Airports, Highways, Railways, Environmental and Industrial Manufacture and Development. You will be trained in how to use the latest surveying equipment and receive structured on-the-job training.

Responsibilities:

  • Use of survey equipment to capture site data (full training to be provided).
  • Liaison with other members of the Geomatics team to enable work to be delivered to time, budget and quality.
  • Communication of project related issues to the relevant Senior Land Surveyor and Geomatics Project Manager.
  • Assistance in the production of survey drawings and reports. – Assistance in the production of Method Statements and Risk Assessments.
We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.
Here’s what you’ll need
  • A minimum of 120 UCAS points including 2 A-Levels at Grade C or above in English and Maths
  • A flexible and proactive self-starter who’s passionate about developing new skills
  • The ability to adapt and prioritise whilst juggling work and study priorities
  • Enthusiasm and curiosity to apply your skills to solve real-world problems
  • Empathy and listening skills to help you truly understand our clients’ requirements
  • A well-rounded person – have you travelled around the world? Worked in a bar? Been captain of a sports team or volunteered for a charity? Tell us – we’re looking for people with interesting stories and experiences!
  • You must have the permanent right to work in the UK.

Jacobs partners with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent.  For greater online accessibility please visit www.vercida.com to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team.

Your application experience is important to us and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. We welcome feedback on our recruitment process and if you need more from us before deciding to apply to Jacobs, please let us know.

Location

London, Greater London, United Kingdom

Closing Date

20 Jun 2025

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4 Jun 2025

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