Construction and the built environment

Surveying technician - Land surveying (including rural, minerals and waste management and planning and development)

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

K10:

Describe the reasons for valuations and the methods to provide both capital and rental valuation advice

K16:

Explain principles of land law, the law of landlord and tenant and planning law

Technical Educational Products

Reference:
OCC0332E
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

S8:

Undertake capital and rental valuations and demonstrate involvement with the preparation of client reports. Use a variety of valuation methods and techniques and use the relevant valuation standards and guidance

S13:

Apply the law and practice relating to at least two of land, property, landlord and tenant or planning

Technical Educational Products

Reference:
OCC0332E
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:
OCC0332E
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