Home The Historical Association / Historical Association RICS Find a Surveyor EBEA – Working together to develop excellence in economics, business and enterprise education Geomatics/land surveyor: job description What does a geomatics surveyor or a land surveyor do? Typical employers | Qualifications and training | Key skills Geomatics surveyors or land surveyors measure, map, assess, and collect and interpret information about specific pieces of land. They often work on land due to be redeveloped (built on) or on which the built infrastructure (such as railways) is due to be repaired – but not always. Archaeologists might employ land surveyors to find out more about possible sites of archaeological interest, for example. Typical responsibilities of the job include: undertaking land/topographic/hydrographic/measured building surveys, using a variety of specialist equipment and technology, such as robotics and 3D scannersanalysing data using plans, maps, charts and software such as AutoCAD and GIS (geographic information systems) programspreparing survey drawingspresenting data to clients and writing reportsadvising about technical matters and whether construction plans are viable
The Council for Subject Associations - A voice for subjects Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Marine Survey | SUT | Society for Underwater Technology Marine Survey is concerned with the production of maps or charts of the seafloor and the geological structure beneath it. This mapping is conducted using a variety of instruments operated from coastal and ocean going vessels. Echo sounders are used to determine water depth and hence seabed topography or bathymetry. In addition, a variety of geophysical instruments are employed to examine the characteristics of the seabed and the sediments and rocks beneath it. Samples of the seafloor are obtained using grabs and coring devices. In common with all measurement at sea, precise positioning is essential and a range of systems are used from lasers for short–range very high accuracy work to global satellite navigation systems for positioning throughout the world’s oceans. Most of the processing and presentation of the data collected at sea is undertaken using computers. Marine survey is of three main types: Continental shelf survey for study of the shallower waters around the land masses.
Hydrographic surveyor job profile | Prospects.ac.uk Hydrographic surveyors, also known as hydrographers, specialise in precise positioning, data acquisition and processing in marine environments. The role involves measuring and mapping the world's underwater surfaces and studying the morphology (construction) of the seabed, showing the depth, shape and contours. The information is used in: the production of charts and related information for navigation;dredging;locating offshore resources (oil, gas, aggregates);positioning offshore wind farms, oil platforms and subsea cables;planning dock installations;monitoring erosion. Hydrographic surveyors are expected to work in a range of different situations and applications, from inland waters and rivers, to ports and oceans. The work may be onshore or offshore, depending on the specialist area, but usually involves time spent on board survey ships and drilling platforms. The role demands an understanding of, and consideration for, environmental issues. Responsibilities Salary Working hours Skills