Technical surveyor
Carry out tasks to help chartered surveyors, architects and engineers plan projects.
Also known as: surveying technician
About the job
Salary
Source: National Careers Service
Weekly
£346
Entry level
£538
Experienced
Monthly
£1,500
Entry level
£2,333
Experienced
Yearly
£18,000
Entry level
£28,000
Experienced
2,500
people are currently employed
Low growth
No change in number of jobs in 5 years
These figures refer to this job and similar ones with comparable skills and qualifications. They only apply to Scotland. Source: Oxford Economics
What it's like
You would carry out tasks to help chartered surveyors, architects and engineers.
You could work across all branches of surveying. These include building, land, planning, quantity, general practice and minerals.
Your tasks might include:
draughting plans using computer-aided design (CAD) software
working out project costs
gathering data to write plans and reports
helping with environmental impact assessments
surveying buildings or map land use using specialised tools
valuing land, property and machinery for purchase, sale, tax and insurance purposes
organising the auction of assets
managing building staff
scheduling workloads and checking the progress of projects
putting together contracts, tenders and bids
Green job
In this job you could be doing work to help the environment. You could:
analyse the environmental impact of land development and make sure land is used sustainably
potentially work on land assessments for renewable projects, like wind farms
assess properties to make sure they meet energy-efficiency standards
help with environmental impact assessments
Hours
Environment
Travel
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Top skills
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It's useful to learn which ones are important in a job so you know the areas you need to brush up on. It can also help you work out if you're suited to a career.
Here are some of the skills you'll need to do this job:
- taking responsibility
- negotiating
- time management
- developing a plan
- attention to detail
- observation
- problem solving
- working with technology
- verbal communication
- supporting
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Getting in
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You might have qualifications which are not shown here but will allow you access to a course. You can compare your qualifications by looking at their SCQF Level. For more information about this, check out the SCQF website.
Always contact the college, university or training provider to check exactly what you'll need.
Colleges and universities will list subjects you'll need for entry to a course. Some useful subjects include:
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You can get a head start in this career by doing a Foundation Apprenticeship in S5 and S6.
You'll get an SCQF level 6 qualification which is the same level as a Higher. You'll also learn new skills and gain valuable experience in a work environment.
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There are different routes into this role:
A Modern Apprenticeship within a surveying or construction firm
A Higher National Certificate (SCQF level 7), a Higher National Diploma (SCQF level 8) or a degree (SCQF level 9/10) in construction, surveying or civil engineering. Courses should be accredited by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). If the degree is not RICS-accredited you can do an accredited postgraduate qualification (SCQF level 11).
You could enter directly a job with some subjects at Standard Grade, National 5 (SCQF level 5) and Highers (SCQF level 6) and be trained by your employer.
Entry requirements for a Modern Apprenticeship vary but employers may ask for qualifications at SCQF levels 4 to 6.
You can enter Higher National Certificate (SCQF level 7) or Higher National Diploma courses (SCQF level 8) with National 4/5 qualifications and one to two Highers or equivalent qualifications.
To enter a degree (SCQF level 9/10) usually requires National 5 qualifications and a minimum of four Highers or a relevant HNC/HND.
Staff on construction sites must hold a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or equivalent.You will need to pass a health and safety test to qualify for the CSCS scheme.
You will require a driving licence for most jobs.
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