Land Surveyor - Related jobs
Kairuri Whenua
Related jobs
- ArchitectArchitects plan, design and advise on the construction and alteration of buildings. They also arrange building contracts.
- Civil EngineerCivil engineers plan, design and supervise the construction and repair of infrastructure such as buildings, roads, bridges, tunnels, dams, water systems, wastewater treatment plants and wharves.
- Forest ManagerForest managers are responsible for the overall activities of forest silviculture and/or harvesting. They may work for forest management companies or for companies that own forests.
- Hydraulics EngineerHydraulics engineers design, organise and supervise the building and repair of structures such as dams and canals. They also analyse natural water flow systems (streams, rivers and lakes) and work on urban-drainage, flood and stormwater management projects.
- Hydrographic SurveyorHydrographic surveyors map and monitor the bottom contours of bodies of water such as seas, streams, rivers and lakes. This is done for navigational purposes, to assess the viability of development, or to monitor patterns of sedimentation and erosion.
- Map MakerMap makers gather geographical, political and cultural information to prepare and revise maps and charts of land, air routes, the sea floor and marine navigation routes.
- Mining EngineerMining engineers plan, prepare, design and manage the development of opencast (above ground) or underground mines.
- PlannerPlanners develop and administer plans that guide and control the physical, environmental and to some extent the social and economic development of urban and rural areas.
- Roading EngineerRoading engineers design, plan and supervise the building and repair of structures such as roads, motorways, car parks, pavements, tunnels, freight terminals and traffic islands. Roading engineers may also research driver behaviour and road safety.
- Survey AssistantSurvey assistants help a land surveyor or survey technician with the practical tasks involved in measuring land for maps and plans.
- Survey TechnicianSurvey technicians measure and study land under the direction of a land surveyor or engineer.
Related industries
- Building and ConstructionWork in building and construction can involve building anything from fences or decks, through to houses, offices or hospitals. It also includes building, installing or maintaining parts of buildings such as insulation, plumbing, air-conditioning or electrical systems and interior fitting such as joinery, painting and decorating.
People working in the industry can range from labourers through to qualified tradespeople, building contractors and managers. - InfrastructureWork in infrastructure involves the planning, design, construction or repair of infrastructure such as:
- roads, pavements, bridges, tunnels, ports or airport runways
- the generation, transmission and supply of electricity
- water treatment, distribution and drainage systems.
- Surveying, Design and PlanningWork in surveying, design and planning involves preparing and developing plans, designs, maps and surveys for a range of purposes. This could include:
- designing and planning commercial products, urban areas or structures such as buildings or boats
- surveying land and designating property boundaries
- creating maps and plans.
Updated
September 2009
