Planning And Development Surveyor

Typical Salary

£21,000 To £60,000

Typical Hours

38 to 40 a week

evenings / weekends as customers demand

How To Become a Planning And Development Surveyor

You can get into this job through:

a university course
an apprenticeship
working towards this role
a graduate training scheme

College / University

You'll usually need a degree or professional qualification approved by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Relevant subjects include:

surveying
business studies
economics
estate management
land and property development

2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

a degree in any subject for a postgraduate course

Apprenticeship

You could do a chartered surveyor degree apprenticeship.

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

If you have a higher national diploma or foundation degree in surveying or construction, you may be able to work as a surveying technician, and take further training on the job to qualify as a surveyor.

Other Routes

You could get a postgraduate qualification through a graduate trainee scheme with a company or through distance learning with the University College of Estate Management.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

maths knowledge
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
knowledge of geography
analytical thinking skills
customer service skills
knowledge of engineering science and technology
knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
legal knowledge including court procedures and government regulations
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Day To Day Tasks

Your day-to-day duties may include:

researching market data, like land and property records
analysing figures using computer software
assessing whether plans are workable
presenting your recommendations to clients
overseeing planning applications
raising finances from funding bodies, investment companies and development agencies
negotiating contracts and tenders
advising clients about financial and legal matters, like compulsory purchases
working out the likely economic, social and environmental impact of a development

Working Environment

You could work at a client's business or in an office.

Career Path & Progression

Career Path & Progression are not listed for this job.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Registration

you can register with the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors to become a chartered surveyor through the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) scheme

Further information

You can find out more about becoming a planning and development surveyor from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Restrictions & Requirements

Restrictions & Requirements are not listed for this job.