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Surveying technician - Building surveying

Surveying technician - Building surveying

Construction and the built environment

Level 3 - Technical Occupation

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

Reference: OCC0332A

Status: assignment_turned_inApproved occupation

Average (median) salary: £32,975 per year

SOC 2020 code: 3114 Building and civil engineering technicians

SOC 2020 sub unit groups:

  • 3114/03 Surveying technicians

Employers involved in creating the standard:

Gardiner and Theobald, Axis, DTZ, Faithorn Farrell Timms, DSB Construction Consultants, Valuation Office Agency, Transport for London, EC Harris, Martin Arnold Associates, Collier & Madge & CBRE

Employers involved in creating the standard:

Gardiner and Theobald, Axis, DTZ, Faithorn Farrell Timms, DSB Construction Consultants, Valuation Office Agency, Transport for London, EC Harris, Martin Arnold Associates, Collier & Madge & CBRE

Typical job titles include:

Building Surveying Technician
Commercial Property Surveying Technician
Consultant (Professional) Project Management Technicians
Consultant (Professional) Quantity Surveying Technicians
Planning and Development Surveying Technician
Residential Property Surveying Technician
Valuation Surveying Technician

Keywords:

Building Contracts
Building Surveys
Construction
Land Law
Procurement
Property
Tendering
Valuation

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

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

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

Occupational Progression

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