The Opportunity
Baker Hicks provides a Managed Service to support a major Defence Contractors Configuration Management function. Based on the clients sites, we provide support to Document Management & Administration / CAD / BIM / Surveying / Tooling with a team of approximately 70 people.
For reasons of sustainability of service and a part of our succession planning, we have identified the need for a Land/Utility Survey Apprentice.
Key Objectives of this position
- Complete a 3-4 year apprenticeship on day release at a relevant College or University
- Gain experience in measured surveys of land, buildings and utilities as part of an existing Survey Team.
- Cartographic production and configuration/improvement of Topographic & Utilities baselines
- Align with the RICS (Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors) guidance for measured survey of land, buildings and utilities and PAS128:2022 specification.
What you will do
- Assist in carrying out land, measured building, laser scanning and underground utility surveys.
- Support survey team on a daily basis on a variety of surveys
- Administration activities scanning of mark-up prints, loading of drawings into document management system, de-framing of drawings for issue.
- Prepare project files for survey team
- Printing and plotting of survey drawings and preparation of drawing packs for issue
- Filing of office paperwork (hard copy / electronic)
- Publish new Record Drawings
- Archive documentation
- Ensuring Survey kit is kept clean and tidy
- Working with the team to continually improve the service, its delivery by means of best practice, new techniques and initiatives to drive improvement and efficiency
- Providing support to the CAD teams for administrative tasks
- Update/amend CAD Drawings using appropriate software
- Provide support to the BIM teams, field to finish in laser scanning projects
Why this opportunity?
- This is a fantastic route to start your career while gaining your qualification as well as on the job skills, all while earning an income
- Potential to study further with the support of BakerHicks
- You will be working on one of the most unique sites in the world within a niche sector
Requirements
- Good standard of education at GCSE level or above with a minimum of 5 GCSEs grade C or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English
- Level 3 or Level 4 Apprenticeship in a Survey related subject suitable to gain acceptance onto a Level 4 or Level 6 apprenticeship would be beneficial
- Training will be provided in all aspects of Measured Survey
- Must be willing and able to obtain SC clearance
About BakerHicks
BakerHicks are a design, engineering and project delivery company specialising in complex infrastructure, process and built environments across the full project life cycle.
Experienced in high hazardous and safety critical industries including Nuclear, Defence, Rail and Life Sciences, our teams provide the full range of multi-disciplinary services including process engineering, mechanical and electrical (HV/LV), EC&I, architecture, building services, civil and structural, supported by programme management and a CDM consultancy.
Our expertise also includes BIM, Digital and Asset Management, embracing the latest in digital techniques to provide clients with the most efficient and cost-effective design and solutions.
Benefits
Working at BakerHicks means a chance to make your mark on some of the most exciting projects in our sectors. Whatever your discipline, you’ll be alongside some of the most talented people in the industry.
Our network of offices are appealing, friendly and comfortable spaces, easily accessible by car or public transport. And our salary and benefits packages are some of the best in the industry. There’s also individual performance-related rewards on offer, as well as:
- Up to 6% matched contributory pension plan
- Life assurance scheme
- 25 days annual leave plus ability to buy additional leave
- Discount scheme (including gym membership, mobile phones etc)
- Family friendly policies
- Employee assistance
- Professional development
Please be advised that while BakerHicks endeavours to process applications promptly, the upcoming festive season and our annual shutdown will delay the review of new applications until January 2025, with interviews commencing the week of January 13th, 2025.
We appreciate your understanding and wish you a safe and enjoyable festive period.