Apprentice Acquisition Surveyor

Summary

We’re excited to announce that we’re recruiting an Apprentice Acquisition Surveyor to join our team in Manchester! If you're eager to gain hands-on experience in acquisition surveying and work alongside a supportive, dynamic team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Wage

Competitive

Competitive wage offered

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Competitive salary aligned with government guidance, with annual performance reviews linked to pay progression

Training course

Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5.00pm, with the opportunity for hybrid working.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

5 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

Supporting Acquisition Surveyors with the delivery of site caseloads
Site searching, land ownership checks, and Town Planning history checks
Active participation in valuation appraisals and production of legal document audit reports
Securing landlord and third-party consents, including negotiation of commercial terms
Attending multi-discipline site visits and reviewing technical drawings
Producing Acquisition to Build handover packs and supporting with project progress reports
Ensuring accurate site records are maintained and assisting with customer approval processes

Where you’ll work

Unit E, Madison Place
Northampton Road
Manchester
M40 5AG

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD, THE

Your training course

Chartered surveyor (degree) (level 6)

Equal to degree

Course contents

Information management - Provide data, information and advice for clients relevant to the surveying discipline.
Health and safety - Recommend solutions to ensure safe and secure working environments.
Construction technology - Provide advice relating to the construction technology of buildings and their materials.
Law - Negotiate and agree terms for acquisition/disposal of property, standard forms of building contracts or other property related contracts and liaise with legal advisers.
Consultancy - Manage instructions from engagement to completion.
Building surveys – Undertake inspections and surveys and provide advice and recommendations to clients relating to building surveys.
Prepare designs and specifications – Carry out the preparation of the design and specification of building projects from outline proposals to completion of the design and specification process.
Administer contracts – Implement administrative procedures for the running of a construction project. Issue instructions, deal with payment provisions, manage variation procedures and deal with completion and possession issues and the issuing of certificates.
Valuation and appraisal - Prepare capital and rental valuations of land and property for a range of formal and appraisal purposes and prepare client reports.
Land, property and planning law - Negotiate solutions to issues affecting both owners and occupiers of land and property including at least two of management, sales, lettings, purchase and/or planning.
Inspection and measurement – Undertake inspections of land and property and prepare related reports and advice. Use appropriate instrumentation to take measurements of land and property. Apply the appropriate guidance and use the appropriate basis to undertake measurements. Prepare and present measurements in an appropriate manner.
Tendering and procurement - Provide advice and recommendations as to appropriate procurement routes and manage the tendering processes relevant to them.
Costing and cost planning of construction works - Undertake the detailed quantification, costing and cost planning of complex construction works.
Manage efficiencies of construction contracts – Manage the construction phase of a construction project. Carry out life cycle costing and apply value engineering processes. Prepare data, reports and forecasts.
Information management - Provide data, information and advice for clients relevant to the surveying discipline.
Health and safety - Recommend solutions to ensure safe and secure working environments.
Construction technology - Provide advice relating to the construction technology of buildings and their materials.
Law - Negotiate and agree terms for acquisition/disposal of property, standard forms of building contracts or other property related contracts and liaise with legal advisers.
Consultancy - Manage instructions from engagement to completion.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade C/4 or above)
Maths (grade Grade C/4 or above)

A Level in:

A Level or equivalent (grade 104 points)

Desirable qualifications

A Level in:

Geography and/or Law (grade 104 points)

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
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working

Other requirements

A valid UK driving licence (or working towards), with access to a vehicle and a willingness to travel as required.

About this company

Clarke Telecom is a leading provider of end-to-end wireless telecoms network infrastructure services. We manage every aspect of a project, ensuring that each site is optimised to its full potential. As technology evolves, so do our services, allowing us to stay at the forefront of the industry and remain the UK’s premier wireless telecommunications infrastructure provider. In addition, Clarke Connect, our dedicated division, specialises in providing tailored connectivity solutions to meet the growing demands of modern communication networks. Together, Clarke Telecom and Clarke Connect work seamlessly to deliver innovative and reliable services to our clients. We’re committed to developing future talent. Our apprenticeship programme is designed to provide you with the skills and hands-on experience needed to excel in this dynamic and niche field. As part of the Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship, you’ll receive a professional qualification while contributing to meaningful projects and gaining valuable work experience.

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Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successfully completing the Level 6 Chartered Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship, apprentices will have a strong foundation for advancing their careers within Clarke Telecom. Key progression opportunities include:

Professional Accreditation: This apprenticeship enables apprentices to work towards achieving Chartered status with RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors), a highly regarded professional qualification in surveying
Career Development within Clarke: Apprentices will gain practical experience and a thorough understanding of the acquisition and estates lifecycle, preparing them for roles such as Acquisition Surveyor, Estates Manager, or other specialised positions within Clarke
Development for Leadership Roles: The hands-on experience and structured training equip apprentices with the skills needed to take on leadership positions, contribute to significant projects, and mentor future team members

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD, THE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000315079.

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Closes in 7 days (Sunday 27 April 2025)

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