Land surveyors measure the shape of the land, and gather data for civil engineering and construction projects.
£20,000 - £50,000
37 to 39 a week (between 8am and 6pm)
You'll need:
You can get into this job through:
You'll usually need a relevant degree or postgraduate qualification, accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Relevant subjects include:
You may be able to do a postgraduate conversion course if your first degree is not related to surveying.
You'll usually need:
You could do a geospatial and mapping science degree apprenticeship.
Employers will set their own entry requirements.
You could get a postgraduate qualification through a graduate trainee scheme.
You could also get a graduate diploma in surveying by distance learning, with the University College of Estate Management, if you're working for a surveying practice.
You can join the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors for professional recognition, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.
You can find out more about becoming a land surveyor from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and The Survey Association.
In this role you will:
You could work in an office or on a construction site.
You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.
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