Geospatial Survey Engineering Apprenticeship (Level 3)

Role: Geospatial Survey Engineering Apprenticeship (Level 3) - UK

Start Date: September 2026

Location: Warrington, WA3 3JD

About Us  
Murphy is a leading international, multi-disciplined engineering and construction company founded in 1951 that improves life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and North America, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. We also have a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy employs more than 4,300 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, we work as ‘One Murphy’ by directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. There’s more to Murphy.  

Geospatial Survey Engineering Apprenticeship Programme
Geospatial survey engineers play a critical role in all the world’s most exciting and complex construction projects, applying geospatial expertise to solve real world engineering and environmental challenges. As part of the apprenticeship, you will capture geospatial data by carrying out a site survey to produce accurate digital 2D or 3D drawings, 3D models and data reports. These surveys help de-risk projects by providing essential geospatial data on the features and contours of the land or a building or helping projects by giving them utility services data to avoid services strikes, which could be costly and dangerous. On completion of the programme, you’ll have gained a recognised accreditation, that will offer you the opportunity to build a rewarding and successful career. 

The main duties of the role include: 

• Travel to and from site, working in indoor and outdoor environments across a wide range of locations. 


• Use a wide range of technologies to record and capture data.


• You will work with internal and external stakeholders across the business and projects.


• Work in accordance with established processes. 


• There is a physical manual element to this type of work as part of working with utility services.

What qualification will I receive through the apprenticeship?
As part of this apprenticeship, you will follow the Geospatial Survey Technician Level 3 apprenticeship standard which takes 24 months to complete. 

Where will I be based on the apprenticeship?
For this apprenticeship you will be based from our Stonecross Office (Warrington) but you will be required to travel regularly to project sites.

What do I need to be considered for the apprenticeship?

• GCSE Maths and English at grade A*- C / 4-9 (or equivalent) 


• Full UK Clean Driving Licence (as travel will be required as part of the role)


• You don’t need to have previous experience for the role, but you do need to be ready to learn, have a positive mindset and a can-do attitude! 


• Eligible to work in the UK with a valid work permit if applicable. Please note, that we do not provide sponsorship. 

Above all, we need people who will adopt our values and strive to live them: 

• One Family, One Team, One Murphy  

• Always Deliver  


• Respect, Integrity & Accountability   


• Never Harm  


• Continually Improve  

What you’ll get in return

• Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development. 


• Murphy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, making Murphy a great place to work where we can all thrive. You can get involved in numerous events and even join our committee dedicated to continuously nurturing Murphy’s inclusive culture.  


• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service 


• Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing. Many teams choose to support a charity together to positively impact our communities.  


• Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review 


• Above market rate contributory pension scheme 


• Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay 


• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus 


• Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus 


• Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations 


• Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, discounted gym memberships, cycle to work scheme etc 


• Access to Murphy Wellbeing: you will have access to a host of online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and if needs be external professional support because we understand that work and life offers challenges that sometimes need a little extra support. 

Our Recruitment Process 
Our recruitment process consists of two stages: 

1. Initial application (Don't worry if you don't have your own CV as of yet, instead please upload a document that tells us a little bit more about who you are, what you have studied and why you are interested in this apprenticeship).  

2. In-person interview 

It’s important to us that everybody has an equal chance to succeed, therefore if you'd like to discuss any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please feel free to get in touch at [email protected]. 

Please note: Should we receive a high volume of suitable applications we may choose to close our opportunities early. Therefore, to avoid missing out, we do recommend you submit your application asap. 

Murphy is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.