Surveying / Mapping Technicians

A Surveying or Mapping Technician works with surveyors and cartographers to gather data and create maps. Visits sites and records survey measurements and descriptive data. Selects data needed to create maps, including photos, aerial photos and satellite information, and helps produce and update maps that show boundaries or topographical information.

About this Career

Average Salary

£30,689

New workers start at around £18,042. Normal pay is £30,689 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £47,490

Annual Openings

56

Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in London, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs

Daily Tasks

  • Sets up school laboratories for demonstrations and experiments, operates and maintains equipment and supports the teaching of students.
  • Otherwise assists technologists as directed.
  • Performs calculations and records and interprets data.
  • Undertakes tests and takes measurements and readings.
  • Sets up apparatus for experimental, demonstration or other purposes.

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