Different Jobs and What They Do.

Architect - An architect designs new buildings , extensions or alterations to existing buildings and
advice on the restoration and conservation on old properties. They can work on individual buildings
or on large redevelopment schemes, and can be responsible for the design of the surrounding
landscape and spaces. Working closely with clients and users, they make sure that projected designs
match requirements and are functional, safe and economical. They usually control a project from
start to finish and work with a number of construction professionals, including surveyors and
engineers, producing drawings and specifications that the construction team works to.

Land Surveyor Surveying or land surveying is the technique, profession, and science of
determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional position of points and the distances and angles
between them. A land surveying professional is called a land surveyor. They use mathematics to
measure and map the environmental surroundings.

Structural Engineer Structural engineering is a branch of civil engineering, and its

applications are diverse. A great deal of what structural engineers do involves designing structures
such as buildings, bridges, tunnels, etc. The majority of structural engineers work primarily as
consultants to architects or design-build contractors. The architect or design-builder comes up with
a building layout, and then it's the structural engineer's responsibility to calculate the loads , fit the
structure to the architecture, and decide on what structural systems to use.

Quantity Surveyor A quantity surveyor manages all costs relating to building and civil
engineering projects, from the initial calculations to the final figures. They seek to minimize the costs
of a project and enhance value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality.
This includes ensuring statutory building regulations are met. As a quantity surveyor you could work
for either the client or the contractor, in an office or on site. You will be involved in a project from
the start, preparing estimates and costs of the work. When the project is in progress, you'll keep
track of any variations to the contract that may affect costs and create reports to show profitability.

Mechanical/Electrical Engineer - Mechanical engineers design and develop everything

that moves or has moving parts, ranging from space crafts and aeroplanes to racing cars, from
household goods like refrigerators to the small motors that turn a CD in a CD player, from robotic
control of machinery to nanotechnologies, from mechanical hearts and artificial limbs to fitness
machines, and from oil and gas exploration and production technologies to wind turbines. Our
society relies on Electrical Engineers for everything from low power electrical machines, control
systems, to high voltage electrical power generation and distribution systems. Electrical and
Electronic Engineering is at the core of the modern world, from computers, to digital circuits,
photonics and a wealth of electronic devices.

Landscape Architect - Landscape architects create the landscapes and plan, design and
manage open spaces including both natural and built environments. Their work provides
innovative and aesthetically-pleasing environments for people to enjoy, while ensuring that
changes to the natural environment are appropriate, sensitive and sustainable.
Collaborating closely with other professionals, they work on a diverse range of projects in
both urban and rural settings. From parks, gardens and housing estates to city-center
design, sporting sites and motorway construction.

Planning Consultant - Planning consultants are part of a group of professionals which

includes quantity surveyors, energy assessors and many more.