Technical Surveyor

Typical Salary

£18,000 To £28,000

Typical Hours

45 to 47 a week

evenings / weekends flexibly

How To Become a Technical Surveyor

You can get into this job through:

a university course
a college course
an apprenticeship

College / University

You can do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a subject like:

construction
building surveying
civil engineering

1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma

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

You can take a college course to learn some of the skills needed for the job, which may help when applying for a trainee position. Relevant courses include:

Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment
Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Surveying
Level 3 Diploma in Civil Engineering for Technicians
T level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T level

Apprenticeship

The following apprenticeships may be relevant to this role:

Level 3 Surveying technician
Level 3 Civil Engineering technician apprenticeship
Level 4 Construction quantity surveying technician

5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced 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

Routes into this Career are not listed for this job.

Other Routes

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Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

maths knowledge
excellent verbal communication skills
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
knowledge of geography
analytical thinking skills
design skills and knowledge
knowledge of engineering science and technology
knowledge of building and construction
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently

Day To Day Tasks

You could:

draught plans using CAD software
estimate and draw up project costs
gather and analyse data for plans and reports
assist with environmental impact assessments
survey buildings or map land use
value land, property and machinery
organise the sale of assets by auction
supervise construction operatives on site
schedule workloads and monitor the progress of projects

Working Environment

You could work on a construction site or in an office.

Your working environment may be at height and outdoors in all weathers.

You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.

Career Path & Progression

With experience, you could become a self-employed consultant, or go into partnership with a chartered surveyor.

You could move into a managerial role, or a related job like town planner or wayleave officer, where you'll negotiate land purchase and access arrangements for utility companies.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Professional and industry bodies

Further information

You can find out more about surveying careers and training from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Restrictions & Requirements

You'll need to:

have a Certificate of Competence, if you carry out hazardous tasks using a chainsaw