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Surveyor

Help shape the world around you working in construction, property or environmental roles.

Also known as: chartered surveyor

About the job

Salary (before tax)

Weekly (average)

£920

Monthly (average)

£3,680

Yearly (average)

£47,840

Salary figures refer to this job and similar ones with comparable skills and qualifications. They only apply to Scotland.

Source:

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What it's like

Surveyors help shape the world around us.  

There are a wide range of surveyor jobs out there, with the work you'd do varying greatly in each.  

The three main areas you could work in as a surveyor are: 

  • land and environment 

  • property 

  • building and construction 

You might make sure the land and environment where people live is being used in a responsible, green way. You could be working out the value of properties and overseeing the process of buying and selling. Or, you could be supervising building projects, from people's homes to skyscrapers and stadiums. 

What you might do: 

  • check buildings for structural damage or defects and advise on repairs 

  • manage projects, keeping them on time and on budget 

  • make sure properties meet building regulations and other legal standards 

  • produce homebuyer reports and energy performance surveys 

  • value property and manage the process of buying and selling 

  • advise on energy efficiency and environmental impact 

  • work on the conservation of historic structures 

  • manage the development and use of land 

  • prepare designs from technical specifications 

  • measure and chart the Earth’s physical and man-made features 

There are many more things you could get involved with as a surveyor. It’s a career with a lot of opportunities and different areas for you to specialise in. 

Have a look at some of our other surveyor profiles to learn more about different specialisms: 

Green job 

In this job you'll be doing work to help the environment. Find out more about green jobs. 

Hours

You'd likely work a standard week of between 35 and 40 hours, from Monday to Friday. Depending on the role, you might need to work long, irregular hours including on weekends.

Environment

Where you work will depend on the type of surveyor you are. You might work from an office with regular visits to sites. You could also work from sites for extended periods of time to oversee projects.

Travel

You'd likely travel regularly as part of your role. This could be to visit land, properties or building sites.

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