You can get into this job through:
You'll usually need a degree or postgraduate qualification that is accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors or approved by the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers .
There's no specific degree subject you need to become a rural surveyor. However, some relevant subjects include:
You might be able to do a postgraduate conversion course if your first degree is not related to surveying.
Graduate training scheme
You could get a postgraduate qualification through a graduate trainee scheme. Find out how to get a place on a graduate scheme .
Entry requirements:
Entry requirements:
You could do a surveying degree apprenticeship.
You can find out more about surveying apprenticeships from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors .
Entry requirements:
You could start as a trainee rural surveyor. You can find opportunities through organisations like the National Trust .
If you're already working for a surveying company, you could get a graduate diploma in surveying from the University College of Estate Management .
Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
Skills:Rural surveyors value farms and areas of land, plan how land is used and advise clients.
In this role you could:
Location : You could work on a country estate or on a farm.
Environment : Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers and you'll travel often.