Work Environment
Surveyor Geomaticss typically work in the following Career Sectors:
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Most commonly reported Work Activities
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analysing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Interacting With Computers Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Getting Information Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Documenting/Recording Information Entering, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Processing Information Compiling, coding, categorising, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Analysing Data or Information Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Scheduling Work and Activities Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
- Organising, Planning, and Prioritising Work Developing specific goals and plans to prioritise, organise, and accomplish your work.
The Work
Map the built and natural environment to provide accurate spatial data which facilitates planning, development and conservation.
2d/3d graphics imaging
Land engineering, hydrographic surveying
Mapping & positioning
Building image modelling BIM
Structural deformation monitoring
Geographic information science (GIS)
Global & Navigational systems
Engineering survey
Cadastre & land registration
Private , regional , and international boundary determination
Dispute resolution & expert witness
Land law, admin, reform
Cartography
Aerial & terrestrial photogrammetry, laser, scanning, LIDAR, remote sensing techniques
Spatial data & metadata management, interpretation & manipulation
Specialise in providing professional advice in the life cycle of minerals and waste developments ranging from initial site assessment through the period of extraction or infilling to site restoration and the final ‘after use’.
Minerals/ Mining surveyor SCSI
Most commonly reported Work Tasks
- Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites.
- Direct or conduct surveys to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles.
- Prepare, or supervise preparation of, all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys.
- Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed.
- Write descriptions of property boundary surveys for use in deeds, leases, or other legal documents.
- Search legal records, survey records, and land titles to obtain information about property boundaries in areas to be surveyed.
- Coordinate findings with the work of engineering and architectural personnel, clients, and others concerned with projects.
- Establish fixed points for use in making maps, using geodetic and engineering instruments.
- Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain.
- Adjust surveying instruments to maintain their accuracy.
Qualities - Surveyor Geomatics
As a Geomatics/Land surveyor you will need to be methodical, good at maths and able to pay attention to detail. Land surveyors must analyse survey findings and be able to use a range of technological equipment including computers.
You will need knowledge of construction, economics and law, and the ability to give information to other professionals both verbally and in writing. You will need to be able to work as part of a team. You also need to be accurate in all measurements and reports.
This is a profession ideally suited to students who enjoy working with numbers. You should have a good spatial awareness and an interest in geography and information technology. Creativity is also important as mapping and 2-D modelling requires good design skills.
Interests - Surveyor Geomatics
This occupation is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Entry - Surveyor Geomatics
Geomatics is currently one of the most in-demand technical skills in the world.
In order to become a Chartered Surveyor, you must have an accredited qualification and then undertake the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) a structured period of on the job training and assessment.
There are specialist degrees in minerals and mining engineering. You can also enter this field with a degree in another engineering discipline, including chemical, mechanical and geological engineering, and metallurgy.
To gain professionally recognised qualifications, you need to complete a relevant foundation degree course and then undertake a period of training in employment. There are a limited number of courses countrywide that are particularly relevant to minerals/mining surveying for surveying roles in Minerals / Mining Surveyor.
The B.Sc in Geomatics has been accredited by the Society of Chartered Surveyors of Ireland (SCSI/RICS), the Irish Institution of Surveyors (IIS), the Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES) and the Construction Industry Board, UK. Graduates of the course are eligible to become corporate members of these professional bodies.
Most professional geophysicists are graduates. A combined degree in Geology and Physics, or a degree containing significant amounts of geology, maths and physics, may be acceptable. Many posts will require a good Second Class Honours degree. It is often desirable but not essential to obtain higher degrees, e.g. Master's Degrees in Geophysics.
Surveyors specialise in one of the following areas of construction & valuations:
- Quantity Surveying
- Building Surveying
- Project Management surveyor
- Property
- Facilities Management
- Residential/ Rural/ Commercial surveyor
- Valuations surveyor
- Planning & development surveyor
- Geomatics
- Minerals & Mining survey
Training & Development
FET PLC Courses: Applied Sciences, General Engineering, Architectural Technology at NFQ Levels 5-6 Search FET PLC Courses
Apprenticeship: Allied Engineering Apprenticeships, Geo-Driller Apprenticeships, Surveyor NFQ level 6-10 Search Apprenticeships
Higher Education CAO Entry: Geography and Geoscience, Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Science - (Mathematical, Physical and Geological Sciences), Geographic Science, Sustainable Civil Engineering, Geology and Physics, maths and physics, Geospatial Surveying NFQ Levels 7-8 Search CAO courses
Professional Development & Associations
Postgraduate Study Options Geoinformatics for Environmental Geology, Geology - Applied Environmental Geology, Geology - Offshore Environmental Geology, Earth Sciences - Research, Geology - Exploration Field Geology, Geophysics, Petroleum Geology, Geochemistry, Economic Geology, Environmental Geology NFQ level 9
Society Of Chartered Survyors Ireland
Last Updated: April, 2023
Pay & Salary - Surveyor Geomatics
Salary Range (thousands per year)* €40k - €92k
Salaries vary based on employer, location, experience, duties, and role.
Data Source(s):
SCSI/ Payscale / Salary expert/ Morgan McKinley
Last Updated: August, 2024
* The lower figures typically reflect starting salaries. Higher salaries are awarded to those with greater experience and responsibility. Positions in Dublin sometimes command higher salaries.
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Labour Market Updates - Surveyor Geomatics
This information has been derived from the Solas National Skills Bulletin (2025).
Although employment growth was above average for this occupation, there have been fluctuations in recent years, with employment in 2024 broadly in line with 2021 levels. Employment levels for the individual job roles within this occupation are too small to allow for an analysis on patterns between roles. Most employed in these occupations were male, and the share of non-Irish citizens employed was above the national average.
Employment permits issued in 2024 were mainly for quantity surveyors, architectural technologists, architects (mainly landscape) while mentions of difficult-to-fill vacancies in the Recruitment Agency Survey all referred to quantity surveyors. The number of level 8-10 awards for surveyors (quantity and building) increased from 221 in 2019 to 341 in 2023, while levels 8-10 awards for town planners increased from 66 in 2019 to 114 in 2023. Town planners are likely to be in continued demand to design and locate infrastructure and manage housing/commercial development; however, the numbers employed are too small to allow for detailed analysis.
Demand for quantity surveyors and architects is expected to increase with any growth in housing and infrastructure activity, with shortages already evident for quantity surveyors likely to persist.
Skills shortage:
Quantity surveyors
Useful Contacts - Surveyor Geomatics
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Society of Chartered Surveyors
- 5 Wilton Place, Dublin 2
- (01) 644 5500
- [email protected]
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Irish Association For Economic Geology
