Land surveyor
Land surveyors leave their mark wherever construction is taking place. They research and advise on potential sites, as well as providing detailed reports on sites that have already been developed.
Land surveyors are in big demand, not only because of the boom in the land market but also because they play a pivotal role in defending the environment by building sea defences and protecting the world’s reefs.
Did you know?
The job offers huge potential for foreign travel with 40 per cent of UK-based land surveyors working abroad at any given time.
Facts and Figures
- Starting salary:
Salaries for a graduate start between £16,000-£20,000. For chartered surveyors, a typical salary is £34,000-£41,000.
- Senior level salary:
With bonuses, those working in the private sector can earn over £72,000.
- Education:
A degree in surveying or engineering is usually required, followed by the accreditation of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Institution of Civil Engineers.
- Skills:
You'll need to be technically minded and relish big challenges on both short and long-term projects, and enjoy shouldering responsibility and travelling.
- Likely employer type:
Central and local government organisations, construction and property development firms, specialist surveying companies, map publishers and utilities companies.
- Opportunities:
There are no statistics, but The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors says demand is growing rapidly due to advances in new technologies.
- Number of professionals:
Around 2,000 in the UK.
Helpful links
- Royal Institution of Chartered SurveyorsProfessional development and qualifications
- Institution of Civil EngineersProfessional development and qualifications
- Construction SkillsTraining information
