Surveyor's CV - template and advice

Are you looking for a job as a surveyor? Create polished application documents – Curriculum Vitae and cover letter in which you show your experience, education and highlight specialized skills. We present how to create a professional surveyor CV and cover letter.

Read and learn:

• How to write an effective surveyor CV?
• Surveyor’s CV – example
• Surveyor’s cover letter – what to remember?

How to write an effective surveyor CV?

• Career summary
  Start with a short summary where you describe your experience, key skills, and career goals. Focus on what may be of interest to the future employer.
  
  
• Professional experience
  When describing your responsibilities, use specific numbers and examples, e.g. “I have done field surveys for more than 30 construction projects”.
  
  
• Abilities
  Highlight those that are important in the surveyor’s CV, e.g. knowledge of measuring equipment, spatial data analysis or use of specialized software.
  
  
• Education
  Select the field of study related to geodesy, as well as additional courses or industry training.
  
  
• Aesthetics and formatting
  A CV should be clear and legible. Use headings, bullet points, and a clear structure.

Surveyor’s CV – example

John Doe
Surveyor
Tel. 123 456 789
Email: [email protected]

Career summary

I am an experienced surveyor with five years of practice in field surveying and developing geodetic documentation. I specialize in handling construction investments and works related to the creation of maps for design purposes, I have a category B driving license and my own car. In your company, I would like to use my knowledge to implement advanced projects.

Professional experience

01.2023-01.2025 Geo Map ABC Geodetic Studio
Position: Field surveyor
Obligations:

• performing field measurements and preparing digital maps
• support for geodetic instruments (total stations, GPS)
• cooperation with investors in the field of design documentation

03.2020-01.2023 Geo ABC
Position: Surveyor’s assistant
Obligations:

• development of documents and registration in the geodetic resource
• creating databases based on source materials

Abilities

• AcadGEO and GEO-INFO support
• analysis of data from measuring instruments
• knowledge of geodetic law
• driving license cat. B
• English – C1
• accuracy and attention to detail
• excellent work organization
• communicativeness

Education

2015-2019 Warsaw University of Technology
Direction: Geodesy and cartography
Title obtained: Engineer

Interest

I am interested in European culture, I like to travel and visit the lesser-known corners of the Balkan countries.

I consent to the processing of my personal data by XYZ for the purpose of recruitment for the position I am applying for.

Surveyor’s cover letter – what to remember?

Personalize content
Tailor your letter to a specific job offer – indicate why you want to work for the company and how your skills can help you grow it.

Focus on achievements
Give examples of projects you have implemented, e.g. “I have carried out comprehensive measurements for the construction of a housing estate in Warsaw”.

Avoid repeating content from your CV
A cover letter is a supplement to the Curriculum Vitae, not a copy of it. Tell us more about your motivation, approach to work or special skills.

Ensure a professional tone
Keep it formal and use polite phrases, and add elements that show your passion for work.

A well-written surveyor CV and cover letter can make the difference between being invited to an interview. Remember to regularly update your documents and adapt them to a specific job offer to stand out from other candidates.

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