land surveyor

Land surveyors determine, by means of specialised equipment, the distances and positions of points at the surface of sites for construction purposes. They use measurements of the specific aspects of construction sites, such as electricity, distance measurements, and metal structure volumes to create architectural drawings and develop construction projects.

Alternative Labels

geomatics surveyor

surveying engineer

surveyor

surveyors

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Narrower occupations

- hydrographic surveyor

- mine surveyor

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adjust engineering designs adjust surveying equipment approve engineering design calibrate electronic instruments compare survey computations conduct land surveys determine property boundaries document survey operations ensure compliance with safety legislation operate surveying instruments perform scientific research perform surveying calculations prepare surveying report record survey data use technical drawing software

Essential Knowledge

cartography civil engineering engineering principles engineering processes geodesy geomatics mathematics mining, construction and civil engineering machinery products surveying surveying methods technical drawings topography

Optional Skills and Competences

advise architects advise on mining environmental issues apply digital mapping collect data using GPS collect geological data collect mapping data compile GIS-data conduct research before survey create GIS reports create cadastral maps create thematic maps design scientific equipment develop geological databases interpret geophysical data prepare geological map sections process collected survey data study aerial photos use CAD software use geographic information systems value properties

Optional Knowledge

geographic information systems geography geology photogrammetry quantity surveying urban planning law

Skills & Competences

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/d8e502b4-1be6-4d10-a224-151688f8f0c8

Status

released

Occupations

land surveyor

Concept overview

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept status