Rural Surveyor

Typical Salary

£20,000 To £45,000

Typical Hours

38 to 40 a week

evenings / weekends attending events or appointments

How To Become a Rural Surveyor

You can get into this job through:

a university course
an apprenticeship
a graduate training scheme

College / University

You'll usually need a relevant degree or postgraduate qualification, accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

geographic information science
rural estate and land management
land use and environmental management
rural business management

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

a degree in any subject for a postgraduate course

Apprenticeship

You can qualify as a rural surveyor by doing a degree apprenticeship in surveying.

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

Routes into this Career are not listed for this job.

Other Routes

You could get a postgraduate qualification through a graduate trainee scheme.

You could also get a graduate diploma in surveying by distance learning, with the University College of Estate Management, if you're working for a surveying practice.

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 could include:

the day-to-day running of an estate
maintaining accounts
producing financial forecasts
dealing with grant and subsidy applications
negotiating land access, with utility, mining or quarrying companies

Working Environment

You could work on a country estate or on a farm.

Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers and you'll travel often.

Career Path & Progression

Career Path & Progression are not listed for this job.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Career tips

Experience of working on the land, for example in farming or conservation, could give you an advantage when looking for work.

Professional and industry bodies

You can join the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers for professional development training, industry news and networking opportunities.

Further information

You can get more advice about careers in surveying from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Restrictions & Requirements

Restrictions & Requirements are not listed for this job.