A hydrographic surveyor measures and maps marine environments, such as rivers, lakes and oceans. They can be involved in work such as installing oil rigs and docks, and environmental research. They are also known as hydrographers.
You could be:
The figures below are only a guide. Actual pay rates may vary, depending on:
Pay rates for hydrographic surveyors could start in the region of £20,000 to £25,000 a year. Senior surveyors can earn between £25,000 and £45,000 a year while high earners may earn up to £55,000 a year or more.
You may also earn extra for time spent working offshore.
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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:
Offshore surveyors work mostly for the oil and gas industries. These companies operate on a global scale, with bases all over the world. Other possible employers include offshore survey companies, government agencies, port and harbour authorities, water companies and civil engineering firms.
Workforce Education Levels (UK)
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The following organisations may be able to provide further information.
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
Society for Underwater Technology (SUT)
Tel: 0203 405 9035
E-mail:
info@sut.org
Website:
http://www.sut.org
Twitter:
@SUT_news
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/SUT.org/
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/