Chartered surveyors are excellent problem solvers, negotiators, and communicators. They use these skills to assess properties, land, and other infrastructure for valuations and construction projects. Find out more about becoming a chartered surveyor and why this might be the right career for you.
There are many opportunities for career progression as a chartered surveyor, which increases with experience. Within a few years, you might be ready to take on more responsibility as a manager.
You’ll need a degree to become a chartered surveyor, so once you’ve graduated you could start your career with a graduate scheme. You could also apply directly to surveying firms/property developers.
You might consider becoming self-employed once you’ve gained enough experience. To succeed, you’ll need to build up a network of architects, clients and surveyors.
You’ll gain most of your experience on the job as you learn to manage several projects at one time, building up your confidence when speaking to architects, clients and colleagues.
Gaining chartered status can only be accomplished by completing a degree that’s accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Through this professional body, you’ll complete training to become a member and benefit from opportunities for continuing professional development (CPD).
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