Technical surveyor | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Technical surveyors carry out tasks to support chartered surveyors, architects and engineers.

Typical task
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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,

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.

Average salary
39,368 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Technical surveyor

Big gender gap

42,566 GBP
34,437 GBP

Average salary for part-time Technical surveyor

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Salary over time for Technical surveyor

Salary for this role has increased over time

37,282 GBP
36,666 GBP
36,716 GBP
37,995 GBP
39,390 GBP
39,171 GBP
39,368 GBP
39,748 GBP
38,466 GBP

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Future outlook for Technical surveyors

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Balanced outlook

0% yearly wage growth (on average)

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Technical 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 can take a college course to learn some of the skills needed for the job, which may help when applying 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

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What soft skills do I need?

Rise above the competition by brushing up on the 5 most important soft skills you need to become a Technical surveyor.

Mathematics Using mathematics to solve problems

Critical Thinking Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

Speaking Talking to others to convey information effectively

Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

What technical skills do I need?

Technical skills are programmes, softwares and things you need to know in order to be a successful Technical surveyor. Check that you know:

Analytical or scientific software Geocomp Systems GeoNav; HYPACK MAX; MicroSurvey FieldGenius; Sokkia Spectrum Survey Suite

Computer aided design CAD software

Map creation software ESRI ArcGIS software

Office suite software Latitude software; Microsoft Office

Project management software Crones & Associations Project Tracker Pro; Project analysis and costing software; Project data integration software

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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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