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Technical Surveyor Profile

Technical surveyors (also known as surveying technicians) carry out a range of tasks to support chartered surveyors, architects and engineers. They work across all branches of surveying, including building, land, planning, quantity, general practice and minerals.

What is the work like?

As a technical surveyor, your duties would vary according to your area of work, but could include:
draughting plans, using computer-aided design (CAD) softwareestimating and drawing up project costsgathering and analysing data as the basis for plans and reportsassisting with environmental impact assessmentssurveying buildings or mapping land use, using precision measuring instrumentsvaluing land, property and machinery for purchase, sale, taxation and insurance purposesorganising the sale of assets by auctionsupervising construction operatives on sitescheduling workloads and monitoring the progress of projects.

Some of your work would involve administrative duties, for instance writing reports for managers and clients, and helping to put together contracts, tenders and bids.

What skills and knowledge will I need?good problem-solving skillsan aptitude for mathsgood IT skills, especially for CAD worka methodical approach to workthe ability to organise your own workloadan understanding of Building Regulations and other relevant legislationgood communication and negotiating skillsgood technical ability.

What salary and other benefits can I expect?
Starting salaries can be between £15,000 and £17,000 a year.
Experienced staff can earn up to £30,000.
Figures are intended as a guideline only

What are the typical hours and working conditions?
Your normal working hours would be 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. However, earlier starts, late finishes and weekend working can be common, depending on the project.
Your time would be split between office and on-site work.

What skills and knowledge will I need?good problem-solving skillsan aptitude for mathsgood IT skills, especially for CAD worka methodical approach to workthe ability to organise your own workloadan understanding of Building Regulations and other relevant legislationgood communication and negotiating skillsgood technical ability.

What opportunities are there?
You can find jobs with central and local government, construction firms and surveying companies. Financial institutions, auction houses, and antique and art dealerships also employ technical surveyors.

Your progression options include self-employment as a consultant, or going into partnership with a chartered surveyor. You could move into managerial roles, or related jobs like town planner or wayleave officer, where you would negotiate land purchase and access arrangements for utility companies.

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