JOB DESCRIPTION
Surveyors measure, analyse and report land-related information for the planning and regulation of land, sea and the environment. Surveyors may work in related fields such as photogrammetry, geographic information systems (GIS) or remote sensing, and as project managers or financial advisers. After spending some years in the field, they often progress to management roles. Surveyors can spend a lot of time working outdoors. They also work in offices, analysing data and preparing plans and reports.
DUTIES AND TASKS
Surveyors may perform the following tasks:
- measure the size and shape of an area of land using specialised tools and technology
- determine the position of boundaries of public or private land
- create property titles through plans for subdivision
- compile and evaluate data gathered from field studies
- interpret codes and laws to provide professional advice about legal matters relating to boundaries and titles
- study the natural and social environment, measure land and marine resources, and use the data in planning development of property, land and buildings in urban, rural and regional areas
- work with architects, engineers and developers to plan and monitor construction projects
- produce plans, maps, files, charts and reports.
PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS
- good at mathematics
- interested in technology
- good organisational skills and attention to detail
- able to work neatly and accurately
- good health and normal colour vision
- enjoy working outdoors
- able to work independently or as part of a team