Chartered surveyors

£42,236

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

33 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

0.16%

Unemployment rate

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Definition: Chartered surveyors

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 2434

Chartered surveyors conduct surveys related to the measurement, management, valuation and development of land, natural resources, buildings, other types of property, and infrastructure such as harbours, roads and railway lines.

Common tasks include:

surveys, measures and describes land surfaces to establish property boundaries and to aid with construction or cartographic work;
surveys mines, prepares drawings of surfaces, hazards and other features to control the extent and direction of mining;
surveys buildings to determine necessary alterations and repairs;
measures shore lines, elevations and underwater contours, establishes high and low water marks, plots shore features and defines navigable channels.

Qualifications

Entrants usually possess an accredited degree, equivalent qualification and/or postgraduate qualification. Entrants must also have successfully completed a probationary training period and professional assessment. Entry requirements to professional bodies vary.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

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Alternative & related job titles: Chartered surveyors

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