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What Are Land Surveyors?

Land surveyors are responsible for measuring and charting property sites. Information is compiled regarding any man-made or natural features, boundaries, and buildings. You then map the shape of the late to create accurate plans. This information is then used by architects to design new properties and engineers to plan the construction project. Land surveyors are often the person first on site for a new build. They assess plots of land for redevelopment with experience working on a variety of building sites including mines, quarries, airports, pipelines, new housing developments, and more.

Land surveyors work in office and on-site. They analyse data, photographs, and archived charts and maps. They measure distances, elevations and angles. Then moving on to CAD software, they create a map of their findings.

What do Land Surveyors Make – Average Salary?

Research shows that land surveyors can earn an average salary in the region of £20,000 to £70,000. This is based on qualifications and experience.

The starting salary is between £20,000 and £25,000, as you complete projects and gain experience, along with furthering your studies, you can start earning between £25,000 and £40,000. Of course, in the United Kingdom, salaries are also based on location. As you become a senior member of your team, you can earn up to £70,000. At this salary package you will be responsible for managing projects and contractors, along with being a specialist in a certain field, such as offshore work or construction surveying.

Most land surveyors find themselves working in large construction companies and general engineering businesses. Some may work in specialist surveying firms.

Education to Become a Land Surveyor

Do you enjoy calculations? Do you enjoy exploring plots of land, guessing how big they are and imagining a large building being constructed? Maybe you have the desire to become a land surveyor. In order to become a land surveyor in the UK, you do require specialist training. The accreditations land surveyors in the UK have include:

• Civil or structural engineering
• Earth science
• Environmental science
• Geology or physical geography
• Geographical information science
• Land or estate surveying

You are not restricted by these studies alone, some other degrees may be accepted, if you include survey models in your course.

Land Surveyor Skills

There are certain skills you will need as a land surveyor in order to capture accurate measurements and provide detailed mapping of the land you have surveyed. Skill requirements include:

• Analytical Thinking – You will need to compile reports and identify any implications you found during the survey
• Attention to Detail – Land surveying requires accuracy. Your surveys and plans will be used in the construction of skyscrapers, tunnels, roads, and more
• Good computer skills – you will need to have good computer skills as you will use CAD to create a map of your findings to attach to your complete site report
• Communication skills – You will work as a member of a team, therefore you will need to communicate any findings with the rest of the team, ensuring that you relay your findings to stakeholders, property owners, architects, and more.

Conclusion

In the United Kingdom, a starting salary for a land surveyor is £20,000, while the highest salary tends to be in the region of £70,000. Some land surveyors have branched out on their own, starting their own businesses, once they have gained the relevant knowledge, experience, and skills.