A Surveying Technician uses technology to collect data on buildings, land and sites, to improve maps and support construction projects
Surveying Technicians support architects, engineers and planners, by collecting data about buildings and land.
They use state of the art technology, like laser scanners, 360° cameras and drones, to collect measurements about a location.
This data helps to make sure buildings, roads and other structures are built safely, in the right place, and stay on budget.
You could be the technician who helps to keep a complex construction project on track.
With experience, you could become a surveyor, site engineer or project manager. You might specialise in areas like land surveying, building surveying or mapping. Further training could lead to senior roles or professional qualifications.
There’s no perfect career path or ideal way into your dream job.
But if you’re interested in education and training options that could be relevant to this role, you might want to consider:
Options available after GCSEs:
Schools and colleges each have their own career guidance plan and can provide detailed information, advice, and guidance on options and next steps.
This role offers a mix of outdoor and office based work.
As a Surveying Technician, you could work on all kinds of buildings and structures, from 38 storey office blocks, bridges, sports arenas, wind turbines, or a new development of 200 homes.
You get to use modern equipment like drones and 3D scanning tools. It is a great way to see how big construction projects come together from the ground up. You also work with a range of people, from engineers to architects, making it a varied job.
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