Become a Land Surveyor
Land Surveyors are commonly known as Geomatic Surveyors, they collect measurements and data to identify specific features of a landscape for construction and civil engineering projects. This data is used within the planning and construction process, to create site plans and produce reports. These then inform the positioning of installations such as road, tunnel and bridge building projects, land redevelopment or mining and quarrying. Land surveyors typically work between 35 and 40 hours a week, early starts, late finishes and weekend work may also be required.
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Excellent science, maths and engineering skills
- The ability to analyse and interpret graphical data
- Excellent communication
- Negotiation and presentation skills
There are a number of ways you can become a land surveyor, as a minimum you will need 4 or more GCSEs grades A-C (9-4) and a minimum of 2 A Levels or BTEC equivalent.
Level 3
You can study a BTEC Subsidiary or Extended Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment or Civil Engineering; or an Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering or Surveying.
Level 4, 5 & 6
You can study a HNC, HND, Higher Apprenticeship or Degree in Construction and the Built Environment, Civil Engineering, Surveying or other related subjects.
Starting salaries are usually between £20,000 and £25,000.
With experience this could rise to between £30,000 and £50,000.
Highly experienced land surveyors can earn in the region of £70,000.
- HNC in Civil Engineering Part-time Find out more
- HND in Civil Engineering Top-up Part-time Find out more
- Civil Engineering Technician Apprenticeship Find out more
- Civil Engineering BTEC Level 3 Course (16-18) Find out more
- Civil Engineering Level 3 BTEC National Diploma Find out more
- HNC in Quantity Surveying Part-time Find out more
- HND in Quantity Surveying Top-up Part-time Find out more