A land or geomatics surveyor, also known as a geospatial surveyor, measures and charts the earth’s physical and man-made features to collect a range of data. This data is then used by professionals such as cartographers, planners and builders for a number of purposes. This includes development planning and environmental studies.
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The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
Starting salaries for graduate land surveyors is around £18,000 to £22,000 a year. With experience this can range between £24,000 and £40,000 a year, while senior or head surveyors can earn between £45,000 and £60,000 a year. You may get extra allowances for working overseas.
Conditions vary widely.
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You gain chartered or associate status by following one of the routes approved by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
In addition to the above:
Look for jobs with government departments such as the Ordnance Survey and Ministry of Defence. Other opportunities are in the oil and gas industry or with large building contractors and civil engineers.
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This is a relatively small profession, but it is expanding with the introduction of new technology such as geographic information systems, global navigation systems and satellite technology.
The RICS publishes a list of accredited degree and postgraduate courses. The RICS reports that with the changing nature, and greater accuracy, of spatial mapping, there is at present a worldwide demand for land or geomatics surveyors.
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)
Tel: 0344 994 8800
E-mail:
scotland.apprenticeships@citb.co.uk
Website:
http://www.citb.co.uk
Twitter:
@CITB_UK
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/citb.uk/
CITB is the Sector Skills Council which covers a wide range of sectors in the development and maintenance of the built environment. Its careers website (bconstructive.co.uk) provides a wide range of information on jobs in the construction industry.
GoConstruct
Website:
https://www.goconstruct.org
Twitter:
@GoConstructUK
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/goconstructuk
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Scotland
Tel: 0131 225 7078
E-mail:
scotland@rics.org
Website:
http://www.rics.org/uk
Twitter:
@RICSnews
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ricssurveyors
Survey Association
Tel: 01636 642840
E-mail:
office@tsa-uk.org.uk
Website:
http://www.tsa-uk.org.uk/
Website (2):
http://www.becomeasurveyor.co.uk/
Twitter:
@surveyassoc
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/TheSurveyAssociation/