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

land surveyor

surveyors

surveying engineer

geomatics surveyor

surveyor

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

- mine surveyor

- hydrographic surveyor

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

urban planning law geology photogrammetry geographic information systems geography

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

Occupations

land surveyor

Description

Skills & Competences

Concept URI