General practice surveyor

Entry Requirements:

You can get into this job through:

• a university course
• an apprenticeship
• working towards this role
• a graduate training scheme

University

You'll usually need a degree or professional qualification approved by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors to become a general practice surveyor.

Relevant degrees include:

• real estate management
• property development and valuation
• building surveying
• quantity surveying and commercial management

If your degree is in a different subject like economics, law or maths, you could take an accredited postgraduate qualification in surveying.

Entry requirements:

• 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
• a degree in any subject for a postgraduate course

Entry requirements:

Apprenticeship

You could do a chartered surveyor degree apprenticeship.

Entry requirements:

• 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship

Work

If you have a higher national diploma or foundation degree in surveying or construction, you may be able to work as a surveying technician with a company and take further qualifications to fully qualify.

OtherRoutes

You could get a postgraduate qualification through a graduate trainee scheme with a company, or through distance learning with the University College of Estate Management .

Required Skills:

Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Skills:

• maths knowledge
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• knowledge of geography
• analytical thinking skills
• customer service skills
• knowledge of engineering science and technology
• knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
• legal knowledge including court procedures and government regulations
• thinking and reasoning skills
• the ability to work well with others
• excellent verbal communication skills
• the ability to use your initiative
• the ability to read English
• the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
• persistence and determination
• active listening skills
• excellent written communication skills
• leadership skills
• concentration skills
• the ability to work well with your hands

What you'll do:

General practice surveyors are involved in the management, valuation, buying, selling and development of land and property.

In this role you could:

• negotiate deals for buying, selling and renting property
• act as an agent, buying and selling property and land on behalf of clients
• assess the environmental impact and economic viability of developments
• value land and property
• compile reports for valuations, mortgages, rent reviews and investment potential
• advise on property values, land purchase, tenancy issues and related legislation

Location : You could work in an office or on a construction site.
Environment : Your working environment may be outdoors in all weathers and you'll travel often.
Uniform : You may need to wear protective clothing.

Salary:

Starter : £22,000
Experienced : £48,000

These figures are a guide

Working hours:

38 - 40 hours a week

Working Pattern is evenings / weekends as customers demand

Career Path:

You could move into management, or a specialist area like auctioning land, property or plant and machinery, or the valuation and auctioning of fine arts and antiques.