What does the job involve? The role can be quite varied and is likely to include the assessment of suitablity for use of stone in construction projects - including aspects of design and construction. |
What kind of person would it suit? Someone with a good basic education and interest in natural materials for use in construction. |
What are good subjects to do at school? A good basic education but typically including mathematics, geology, physics, chemistry and english. |
What training will I need? Further education, typically to a minimum of degree level (e.g. BSc Hons., BEng). |
How much outdoor work is there? A reasonable proportion of time is spent on site or visiting quarries. 25 - 50% of time could be spent away from your office base. |
How much computer work is there? Site work has to be balanced by writing reports. |
What's the money like? As a guide depending on age, qualifications and experience, salaries canvary between £20 - £80,000 p.a. |
What could it lead? Opportunities exist with engineering consultancies e.g. Arups and Atkins; research based consultancies e.g. BRE and BGS and test houses e.g. Sandbergs and STATS and progression to Chartered status. |
Could you get work abroad? Work abroad is highly likely. |
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