What does a building surveyor do?
As a building surveyor, you will be responsible for surveying properties and buildings, and reporting to clients about the design, construction, maintenance and repair that may be needed.
Responsibilities
* Undertake on-site property surveys
* Produce detailed reports and recommendations
* Identify defects and advise on remedial works
* Offer advice on proposed alterations, improvements and extensions
* Prepare budgets and schedules
* Advise on environmental and safety issues
* Meet with clients and contractors to oversee progress
* Offer advice in relation to legal and planning issues
* Work on-site and in an office
How to become a building surveyor
There are several routes to becoming a building surveyor, including university degree, apprenticeship, graduate training schemes, and on-the-job training.
Educational routes
* Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject approved by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (e.g. surveying, construction, civil engineering, building engineering). Usually requires 2-3 A-levels or equivalent.
* Postgraduate qualification in surveying if your undergraduate degree is in economics, law, maths, etc.
* Graduate trainee scheme with a construction company or distance learning course with the University College of Estate Management.
Apprenticeship
* Chartered surveyor apprenticeship; requires up to 5 GCSEs (grades 9-4) or equivalent. Open to anyone over 16.
* Full employment with a company; split time between on-the-job experience and training provider.
Construction-related qualifications
* Level 3 Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment or a T Level in Construction Design, Surveying, and Planning.
* Other qualifications explained with entry requirements and funding advice.
Work experience
* Previous experience or qualifications as a surveying technician can lead to further qualifications on-the-job.
* Gaining work experience at school or during weekends and holidays with a building surveyor is valuable.
* Potential employers look favorably at CVs that list work experience.
Skills
* Knowledge of building and construction
* Good customer service skills
* Initiative
* Analytical thinking
* Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
Qualifications
* Levels L3, 4, 5 and 6 courses to progress to full qualification in building control.
* Technical apprenticeship in building control at SCQF Level 9 in Built Environment Design & Contracting.
* Several different levels of course at SCQF Level 6 – Level 11 in Building Standards.
Salary
* Newly trained building surveyors can earn from £34,000.
* Trained building surveyors with experience can earn up to £70,000.
* Salary depends on location, employer, level of responsibility, overtime, and completed training route.
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