Land surveyor | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Land surveyors measure the shape of the land, and gather data for civil engineering and construction projects.

  • 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
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Land surveyors typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Land 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
20,000 GBP
70,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Land surveyor

  • 46,657 GBP
  • 38,961 GBP
Average salary for part-time Land surveyor
Average salary for full-time Land surveyor

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  • 22,587 GBP
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Salary over time for Land surveyor

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 40,624 GBP
  • 40,598 GBP
  • 41,253 GBP
  • 42,716 GBP
  • 43,337 GBP
  • 43,495 GBP
  • 45,192 GBP
  • 45,192 GBP
  • 50,076 GBP
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Future outlook for Land surveyors

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Fair outlook
182 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
3% yearly wage growth (on average)

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Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Land 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
  • knowledge of engineering science and technology
  • knowledge of geography
  • analytical thinking skills
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • the ability to use your initiative
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • thinking and reasoning skills
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

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Things to highlight for your Land surveyor interview

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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