Surveying Assistant (Construction Works)
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
A job that involves setting up and operating surveying instruments, acquiring data, preparing the site and marking, and assisting with simple calculations and drawing creation under the instructions of a land surveyor at construction sites.
Description
Surveying assistants follow instructions from land surveyors or technicians at construction sites, using total stations, levels, GNSS surveying instruments, etc., to measure positions, elevations, angles, and distances. They install and maintain control points, record in field notebooks, verify data with simple calculations, assist in digitizing the obtained data and creating initial drawings. Much of the work is outdoors, including transporting equipment, marking materials, and safety management according to weather and terrain.
Future Outlook
Demand for surveying related to infrastructure aging countermeasures and redevelopment will remain stable. As the acquisition of technologies such as ICT surveying, drone surveying, and CIM/BIM compatibility advances, business efficiency is expected to improve, and high value-added personnel will be in demand.
Personality Traits
Work Style
Fieldwork / Transfers and Business Trips / Wearing Safety Shoes and Work Clothes / Weather-Dependent Seasonal Work
Career Path
Surveying Assistant → Surveying Technician → Land Surveyor → Senior Surveying Engineer → Chief Land Surveyor
Required Skills
Control Point Installation and Management / Data Processing / GNSS Surveying Equipment Operation / Record Creation / Surveying Equipment Operation / Total Station Operation
Recommended Skills
Basic CAD Operation / Basic GIS Knowledge / English Document Reading / Surveying Software
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Accuracy is extremely important because surveying errors directly affect construction quality. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because it involves carrying heavy equipment outdoors and requires long hours of standing work and walking. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because teamwork on site is essential, and smooth role division is necessary. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Because adherence to precise procedures is emphasized more than creativity. |
Related Qualifications
- Land Surveyor
- Surveying Technician
Aliases
- Surveying Assistant
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