Surveying technicians carry out tasks to support chartered surveyors, architects and engineers.
£18,000 - £28,000
37 to 39 a week (between 8am and 6pm)
You'll need:
You can get into this job through:
You can do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a subject like:
You'll usually need:
You can take a college course to learn some of the skills needed for the job. This may help you when you apply for a trainee position.
Relevant courses include:
You may need:
4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level
You could do a surveying technician advanced apprenticeship.
After you've completed an apprenticeship, you can become an associate member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
You'll usually need:
You could join the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) as a student or apprentice member. Once you're qualified, you can be an associate member.
You can find out more about surveying careers and training from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Depending on the field of surveying you work in, you could:
You could work in an office, visit sites or on a construction site.
Your working environment may be at height and outdoors in all weathers.
You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.
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