Geometra

There is no direct comparison to be made with professions from other countries. Surveyors are the nearest, but they do not begin to encompass the broad role the geometras have in Italy.
They have to take very specific and lengthy exams to qualify and thenafter are always governed by the society of geometra's(albo di geometri).
Their skills cover architechural design and planning.
Also they are the main portal for bureaucratic applications and permissions.
One of the few things they understand, but legally cannot 'sign off' is work involving concrete where engineers need to be used.