2454 — Chartered surveyors

What this occupation covers

Chartered surveyors conduct surveys related to the measurement, management, valuation and development of land, natural resources, buildings, other types of property, and infrastructure such as harbours, roads and railway lines.

Typical duties

surveys, measures and describes land surfaces to establish property boundaries and to aid with construction or cartographic work

surveys mines, prepares drawings of surfaces, hazards and other features to control the extent and direction of mining

surveys buildings to determine necessary alterations and repairs

measures shore lines, elevations and underwater contours, establishes high and low water marks, plots shore features and defines navigable channels

Entry routes and qualifications

Entrants usually possess an accredited degree, equivalent qualification and/or postgraduate qualification. Entrants must also have successfully completed a probationary training period and professional assessment. Entry requirements to professional bodies vary.

Sponsorship information

Higher Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

Full Table 1 going rate: £43,800 at 37.5 hours. The applicable salary requirement can differ: use the calculator.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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