Surveyor in Remedial Treatments

What does a surveyor in remedial treatments do?

As a surveyor in remedial treatments, you will be responsible for inspecting all types of buildings for defects. Once the cause of the defect is identified, you will advise on the best course of treatment. You could also be required to liaise with construction managers and clients both on-site and in an office.

As a surveyor in remedial treatments you could be: 

• Managing subcontractors
• Supporting site managers on technical details
• Testing site samples
• Liaising with different teams
• Keeping accurate records
• Compiling regular progress reports
• Completing risk assessments
• Creating action plans
• Identifying pests
• Advising on suitable treatments.

How to become a surveyor in remedial treatments

There are several routes to becoming a surveyor in remedial treatments. You could complete a specialist training course, an apprenticeship or on-the-job training.

You should explore these routes to becoming a surveyor in remedial treatments, to find out which is the right one for you. Although some of these options have certain qualification requirements, many employers are more interested in people who are enthusiastic, willing to learn and can follow instructions.

You may need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card to work on a construction site. 

College/training provider

You may have to attend a specialist college or training provider in order to become a surveyor in remedial treatments. 

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Apprenticeship

An apprenticeship is a good way into the industry. You could complete a craft-based apprenticeship to start you on your journey to becoming a surveyor in remedial treatments, such as a bricklaying or carpentry apprenticeship.

You’ll need 2 - 3 GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent.

Apprenticeships are open to anyone over the age of 16. As an apprentice, you’ll be fully employed by your company and expected to work a minimum of 30 hours a week. Your time will be split between on-the-job experience and a college or training provider.

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Work

If you have some basic experience, you could apply directly to a surveying company to gain on-site experience as a surveyor in remedial treatments. You might start out as an assistant to a more experienced surveyor and progress as your abilities improve.

Work experience

Work experience is essential to gaining employment within the construction industry. You could gain this at school, or by working weekends and holidays with a company or relative who works as a surveyor in remedial treatments. Potential employers will always be pleased to see work experience listed on your CV.

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Skills 

Additional skills which may benefit anyone considering a job as a surveyor in remedial treatments include: 

• Excellent time management
• Great organisational skills
• Sound technical knowledge
• Aptitude at writing and clear communication
• Meticulous attention to detail.

How much could you earn as a surveyor in remedial treatments?

The expected salary for a surveyor in remedial treatments varies as you become more experienced.

• Newly trained surveyor in remedial treatments' can start at £25000
• Trained with experience surveyor in remedial treatments' can earn up to £40000*

Salaries depend on location, employer, level of responsibility, any overtime you may do, and whether you have completed an industry recognised training route. 

* Salaries have been collected from multiple industry sources