Rural surveyor | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Rural surveyors value the assets of farms and estates, advise clients on legal and tax issues, and plan and develop land use.

  • 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 the preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys.
  • Prepare and maintain sketches, maps,
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Rural surveyors typically work around 38 to 40 hours per week.

As a Rural surveyor you will typically attend events or appointments on the 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
41,572 GBP *
per year
20,000 GBP
45,000 GBP
Starting
5+ Experience
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Rural surveyor

  • 41,945 GBP
  • 39,732 GBP
Average salary for part-time Rural surveyor
Average salary for full-time Rural surveyor

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Salary over time for Rural surveyor

Salary for this role has increased over time
  • 38,296 GBP
  • 38,801 GBP
  • 40,046 GBP
  • 40,213 GBP
  • 41,374 GBP
  • 40,414 GBP
  • 41,572 GBP
  • 41,063 GBP
  • 39,981 GBP
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Future outlook for Rural surveyors

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Balanced outlook
70 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Very good outlook
25% chance of automation in the future

Rural surveyor - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Rural 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 an Associate's degree
  • 16% of people in this role have a High school diploma 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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Things to highlight for your Rural surveyor interview

Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Independence Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.

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