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Surveying technician

How to become

You can get into this job through:

  • a university course
  • a college course
  • an apprenticeship

University

You can do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in a subject like:

  • construction
  • building surveying
  • civil engineering

Entry requirements

You'll usually need:

  • 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
  • 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

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College

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:

  • Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment
  • Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Surveying
  • Level 3 Diploma in Civil Engineering for Technicians
  • T Level in Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction

Entry requirements

You may need:

  • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course

  • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T Level

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Apprenticeship

You could do a surveying technician advanced apprenticeship.

After

Surveying Careers

Surveying offers a unique balance of field work and office work, and surveyors can be found working in every environment on earth, from the centre of major cities to the remote corners of the world.    

There is great variety available in a surveying career through changing work locations and solving unique problems associated with each project. Variety is also available through the wide range of aspects that some surveyors deal with for example in land development. 

Surveyors are generally people who have an aptitude for maths and enjoy the outdoors and adventure.  Many surveying jobs can be physically demanding and require a good level of fitness. Being practical and having a problem-solving approach are valuable assets for any surveyor.

Surveyors work with high-tech instruments such as GPS (global positioning systems) and robotic laser scanners to collect measurements. They use advanced calculation and drawing software to process measurements into spatial information.

To become a tertiary qualified surveyor you need to have a Bachelor of Surveying (BSurv). This is a professional degree which takes four years.

To become a survey technician or a

Surveyor

Dan Fraser

Senior Associate – Surveying

How did you get into surveying?

“When I left school I wanted to be a policeman but had to wait until a certain age, so I was basically looking to fill in a summer. I was playing stroke rugby and one of the guys in my team asked if I wanted to perform for him at his surveying firm.

“I started as a survey assistant, but eventually realised I wasn't going to get much further up the food chain or get much of a pay increase unless I got a qualification. So I decided to do surveying as a profession.”

What’s most enjoyable about surveying?

“The outdoor and indoor parts of the job are great, but I think it’s the people. We get to deal with a wide variety of people and I enjoy that.

“Also, if you’re working on larger projects you get to see them built. I worked on Te Papa and Westpac Stadium in Wellington. When you get to go and visit the thing you’ve worked on it’s beautiful satisfying.”

What’s most challenging about surveying?

“You need to have a tall level of attention to detail and sometimes you need to think outside the box. After the Christchurch and Kaikoura earthquakes we had some challenges with ground movements. As an in

Careers In Surveying: A Guide to the Different Pathways

No matter where you live, surveying is recognised as a worthwhile, rewarding career.  

From overseeing construction on football stadiums to maintaining historic buildings or ensuring minerals are sustainably sourced, there are lots of different specialist surveyor out there. This means there are also plenty of opportunities to find a career path that plays to your passions and strengths.  

Below, we take a closer look at some of careers in surveying that are available.

 

Construction and Built Environment Career Paths

 

Quantity Surveying

Quantity surveyors are the financial experts of construction, responsible for managing the monetary aspects of building and civil engineering projects. Careers in quantity surveying involve managing cash flows, making sure jobs are completed within budget, risk/value analysis reports and much more. They are also involved in the contractual aspects of construction, such as the preparation of tenders, arranging subcontractors and suppliers and advising on contractual claims for completed projects. If you love working with numbers, a quantity surveyin

A surveying career involves overseeing construction and development projects, with the opportunity to specialise in areas such as building, quantity or land. Explore nine graduate surveyor jobs and discover which role best suits your skills and interests

What is a surveyor?

It's a professional role that involves measuring buildings, land, and property. Surveyors are expected to offer guidance on various projects, including:

  • construction work
  • property valuation
  • land management.

They typically advise on key issues like the integrity of proposed structures and boundaries to property.

Surveyors are crucial in the UK construction industry, ensuring that projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. Currently, there are around 74,220 surveyors in the workforce.

Is there a high demand for surveyors?

Despite the construction industry's year-on-year growth, many projects face a significant challenge due to a shortage of skilled surveyors.

The Construction Industry Training Board's (CITB) Construction Skills Network (CSN) 2024-28 report revealed that an additional 1,380 surveyors must be recruited each year to 2028 to meet demand.

This highlights