Technical surveyor job

Supporting chartered surveyors and other professionals in their work is the responsibility of a technical surveyor. They are used in a variety of fields related to surveying, such as building, general practice, land, minerals, offshore, planning, quantity, and rural surveying.

They are also known as surveying technicians in certain contexts.

The Work Being Done

It's possible that:

doing surveying tasks such as charting land usage, inspecting building repairs, or evaluating the potential for fire.

carrying out site measurements as well as remeasurements

using computer-aided design (CAD) tools to assist in the planning and design of brand new projects.

calculating an estimate of the costs associated with a construction project, including a breakdown of the budget and the schedule.

composing documents such as reports, contracts, and bids

coordinating and keeping watch on activities on a construction site

planning and overseeing the management of project workloads

putting a price on real estate, land, and equipment

administration of farms and estates.

Pay

The following numbers should only be used as a reference. The actual pay rates may vary based on the following factors:

where you make a living

the magnitude of the business or organization for which you work.

the level of competition for the job.

It is estimated that starting salary will begin at around £18,000 and rise to approximately $28,000 with experience. Senior technical surveyors who are high earners may get an annual salary of more than £30,000.

Conditions

Depending on the subfield of surveying that you work in, you could:

You seem to spend a significant amount of time at the workplace.

go to construction sites and meet with customers.

do outside labor regardless of the temperature or weather.

While on the job site, you should always have your safety gear on, including a hard helmet.

need to use ladders or scaffolding to get around

having to perform some evening or weekend work.

Getting In

The majority of candidates typically have either an HNC (SCQF Level 7) or an HND (SCQF Level 8) in building surveying, the built environment with specialisms, or quantity surveying. The standard qualifications for admittance are either one or two Highers.

You are eligible to apply for a position as a trainee technician after graduating from high school. Employers often seek for candidates who have completed around four topics at the National 5 level.

You might perhaps enter via a Modern Apprenticeship if you are interested. You would need to have completed certain courses at the National 4 or 5 level, or Highers, including English, Mathematics, and a Science or Technology topic. You may be able to earn Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs) if you specialize in surveying in one of its many subfields.

During years S3 to S6, you might work toward earning a Foundation Apprenticeship in Construction, which corresponds to a SCQF Level 4 or 5 and can enable you enter a Modern Apprenticeship in a related field.

To be able to work on a construction site, you are need to have a ConstructionSkills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or an equivalent. In order to be eligible for this program, you will first need to complete and pass a health and safety assessment.

You should look for employment opportunities in the public sector with local authorities and the Civil Service, as well as in the private sector with surveying businesses, construction contractors, civil engineering companies, and property developers.

What are the Prerequisites?

You are going to need to have:

talents in verbal and nonverbal communication

abilities in the solution of practical problems

a strategy that is both systematic and analytical

an interest in building and purchasing property

a consciousness of the importance of health and safety issues

mathematical and technological prowess

the skill of understanding what is being drawn on technical diagrams.

It is necessary for you to be able to:

maintain a level of familiarity with the applicable norms and regulations.

Work carefully and pay close attention to the specifics.

collaborate with a diverse group of individuals.

arranging the tasks and initiatives at hand

pay attention to the deadlines.

Training

You might get an SVQ in Construction Contracting Operations: Surveying or Site Technical Support, both of which are at the SCQF Level 6 level.

While working towards an HNC certificate in a relevant field of surveying as a trainee technical surveyor, your education would consist mostly of on-the-job training supplemented by part-time study at a nearby college.

You may be able to attend classes to maintain your expertise in specialized software like CAD if you work in certain fields, such as architecture or engineering.

Getting a Grip

After gaining sufficient experience, you can be eligible for a supervisory role, such as a senior technician, later on in your career.

It's possible that you may start your own business.

You might continue your education by enrolling in the Technical Apprenticeship in Construction at SCQF Level 9 and working toward the SVQ Construction Contracting Operations Management: Quantity Surveying qualification.

You could ultimately be able to become a chartered surveyor if you continue your education and get the necessary credentials. For more information, have a look at the website of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).