definition
strict definition
ground surveyor
A surveyor whose role is limited to preparing precise maps of a building site.
A ground surveyor is a surveyor acting in a specialized role, preparing detailed maps and diagrams of a building site.
The surveyor's specialized product is a detailed map or diagram of the site. The work describes the ground area on which the building stands or is to be built.
The broader surveyor definition includes drawings of the structure as well as its site. Geotechnical engineering determines soil conditions and foundation requirements, rather than site mapping alone.