Summary
Bluelime seeks an Apprentice Building Surveyor/Architectural Technologist for property surveys and technical drawings across London and the South East. Gain hands-on experience with 3D scanning, drones, and thermography. Must be based in SE London/Kent with a full UK driving license and own transport.
Wage
£13,741 to £22,222.20, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
£16 - £22 per annum (28 days holiday, including bank holidays, with annual increases based on performance)
Training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm
35 hours a week
Start date
Monday 5 May 2025
Duration
3 years
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
We are looking for a highly motivated individual to join us at this exciting stage of our business growth. The ideal candidate should have the ambition and dedication to go the extra mile, managing multiple client projects while maintaining high academic performance.
This role is based at our Erith office, where you will benefit from direct support and guidance from our design team. After an initial training period, you will spend time both in the office learning from colleagues and on-site conducting measured building surveys.
While this role is titled Apprentice Building Surveyor, it focuses less on assessing property conditions or diagnosing building defects. Instead, it is centred on measured building surveying—collecting precise measurement data using advanced 3D scanning technology to create energy-efficient design solutions.
As a technology-driven business, we utilise commercial-grade drones and 3D laser scanners to capture on-site data. This will be a core aspect of your role. We will provide in-house training on our cutting-edge equipment, and high-performing surveyors may receive funded drone licensing to operate our drones under CAA regulations. Additional training in thermal drone surveying, assessment, and energy-efficient retrofit design is also being considered.
Beyond the initial surveying process, you will assist our technical team in producing construction and retrofit designs. Full training will be provided by our Technical Design Manager.
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone interested in the latest surveying technologies, particularly drones and 3D scanners. Experience with Autodesk Revit would be advantageous.
Key Responsibilities:
* Liaise with clients to arrange property access.
* Distribute notification letters to properties scheduled for surveying.
* Apply for drone flight permissions.
* Process scan/photogrammetry data to generate point clouds.
* Assist with technical drawing production using Autodesk Revit.
* Verify the accuracy of drawings by comparing them to point cloud data.
* Maintain checklists and documentation for each project.
* Keep clients and management informed using project trackers.
* Ensure that sub-consultants meet expected quality standards.
* Handle contractor and client queries.
* Support the development of technical, construction, and retrofit designs.
* Conduct accuracy checks on 3D models and adjust elements as needed.
* Perform administrative tasks, including answering calls and handling customer queries.
Where you’ll work
The Engine House
2 Veridion Way
Erith
DA18 4AL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
LONDON SOUTH BANK UNIVERSITY
Your training course
Construction quantity surveying technician (level 4)
Equal to higher national certificate (HNC)
Course contents
* Health and Safety: Apply health and safety issues to all activities.
* Sustainability: Demonstrate application of the principles of sustainability.
* Construction Technology: Assist in the implementation of the most appropriate solutions for construction projects
* Contracts: Be able to apply different types of contracts to different situations.
* Procurement: Assist in the selection of and negotiation with specialist contractors for a construction project.
* Cost control: Assist in the measurement and costing of construction works during a project.
* Financial reporting: Assist in the preparation of financial reports, cash flow and cost forecasts for a construction project.
* Administration: Assist in the collection, collation and storage of relevant data and its analysis.
Your training plan
Training will take place one day a week at London South Bank University. You will be based at our Head office in Erith and on the job site training at various project sites throughout London and the South East.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* Maths & English (grade Grade 4 or above/equivalent)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Presentation skills
* Administrative skills
* Number skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Creative
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness
* Autodesk Revit (preferable)
* Microsoft Office (proficient)
Other requirements
3 month probation. - Must be based in South East London/Kent. - Full UK driving license (own transport preferred). - Full course entry requirements: A Level DD or; BTEC National Diploma PPP or; Access to HE Diploma with 21 Merits or; Level 3 Apprenticeship in related subject or; Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 64 UCAS points