Planning and development surveyor | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Planning and development surveyors assess, design and manage development projects in towns, cities and rural areas.

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Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
Direct or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles.
Prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys.
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Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
Direct or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles.
Prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys.
Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed.
Write descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documents.
Search legal records, survey records, and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries in areas to be surveyed.
Coordinate findings with the work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with projects.
Establish fixed points for use in making maps, using geodetic and engineering instruments.
Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain.
Adjust surveying instruments to maintain their accuracy.
Train assistants and helpers, and direct their work in such activities as performing surveys or drafting maps.
Record the results of surveys including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or land features.
Determine longitudes and latitudes of important features and boundaries in survey areas, using theodolites, transits, levels, and satellite-based global positioning systems (GPS).
Compute geodetic measurements and interpret survey data to determine positions, shapes, and elevations of geomorphic and topographic features.
Analyze survey objectives and specifications to prepare survey proposals or to direct others in survey proposal preparation.
Testify as an expert witness in court cases on land survey issues, such as property boundaries.
Plan and conduct ground surveys designed to establish baselines, elevations, and other geodetic measurements.
Develop criteria for survey methods and procedures.
Survey bodies of water to determine navigable channels and to secure data for construction of breakwaters, piers, and other marine structures.
Direct aerial surveys of specified geographical areas.
Conduct research in surveying and mapping methods using knowledge of techniques of photogrammetric map compilation and electronic data processing.

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Planning and development surveyors typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Planning and development surveyor you will typically work evenings / weekends.

This occupation tends to be:

Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely

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* from ONETonline

Average salary
45,192 GBP *
per year

* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)

Average salary for Planning and development surveyor

46,657 GBP
38,961 GBP

Average salary for part-time Planning and development surveyor

Average salary for full-time Planning and development surveyor

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Salary over time for Planning and development surveyor

Salary for this role has increased over time

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Future outlook for Planning and development surveyors

Fair outlook

182 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

3% yearly wage growth (on average)

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Find out what you need to know in order to become a Planning and development surveyor and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

42% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
32% of people in this role have a Diploma of Higher Education or equivalent
16% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent

You'll need:

maths knowledge
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
knowledge of geography
analytical thinking skills
customer service skills
knowledge of engineering science and technology
knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
legal knowledge including court procedures and government regulations
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

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Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Analytical Thinking Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.

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