Construction and the built environment

Surveying technician - Consultant (professional) quantity surveying

Collecting information from site inspections to inform advice to clients on land, property or construction.

Typical job titles include

Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)

K1:

Outline the English legal system, law of contract and law of tort

K2:

Explain key mathematical principles, principles of measurement, the importance of accuracy, data management and confidentiality

K3:

Be aware of economic principles and the operation of economic and property/construction markets

K4:

Describe the principles and responsibilities imposed by law, codes of practice and other regulations

K5:

Explain how and why sustainability seeks to balance economic, environmental and social objectives

K6:

Describe the technology of low rise buildings including materials

K7:

Explain how to manage own time and tasks, communicate and negotiate effectively

K12:

Be aware of the principles of quantification and costing of construction works and how cost planning assists in the financial control of projects

K19:

Describe the main types of procurement and tendering and the various forms of contract used in the construction industry

Technical Educational Products

Reference:
OCC0332D
Status:
Approved occupation imageApproved occupation
Average (median) salary:
£31,079 per year
SOC 2020 code:
3114 Building and civil engineering technicians
  • SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
    • 3114/03 Surveying technicians
    • 3114/01 Building technicians
S1:

Measure and collect data relevant to the surveying discipline

S2:

Demonstrate the application of health and safety issues and the requirements for compliance

S3:

Apply the principles of construction technology and the environmental performance of materials

S4:

Apply the principles of contract law to include either contracts for acquisition/disposal of property, standard forms of building contracts or other property related contracts

S5:

Manage own time and tasks, communicate and negotiate effectively

S15:

Implement procurement routes selected for projects and carrying out tendering processes relevant to them

S18:

Quantification, costing and cost management of construction works, including the use of appropriate standard methods of measurement and forms of cost analysis.

Technical Educational Products

Reference:
OCC0332D
Status:
Approved occupation imageApproved occupation
Average (median) salary:
£31,079 per year
SOC 2020 code:
3114 Building and civil engineering technicians
  • SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
    • 3114/03 Surveying technicians
    • 3114/01 Building technicians
B1:

Always ensure you provide the best possible service, ensure you give attention to detail and meet all deadlines set

B2:

Act in a professional and positive manner at all times

B3:

Be honest and straightforward in all that you do.

B4:

Treat everyone with courtesy, politeness and respect

B5:

Be accountable for all your actions

Technical Educational Products

Reference:
OCC0332D
Status:
Approved occupation imageApproved occupation
Average (median) salary:
£31,079 per year
SOC 2020 code:
3114 Building and civil engineering technicians
  • SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
    • 3114/03 Surveying technicians
    • 3114/01 Building technicians