Land surveyor

Land Surveyors measure the shape of the land, and gather data for civil engineering and construction projects.  They could be working on road, tunnel, rail and bridge building projects, investigating potential sites for mining, or infrastructure locations for power or water supply networks, or oil or gas exploration,.  They could be looking at land redevelopment, mapping rivers and streams, or even recovering ship wrecks!Land Surveyors collect and analyse geographic and geological data and map it so that it can be used by other engineers.  They may use GPS and surveying instruments, digital images and satellite technology, and  geographic information systems (gis).  They could be looking at a potential use for the land, monitoring ongoing work on it,  looking at the environmental impacts of a project, or working out if land has moved.  Information could be recorded on charts and maps, and on data sheets and graphs.Land surveyors need good Maths, English, and Science qualifications and will usually have a relevant degree.Land surveyors can earn £20,000 to £70,000 per year.