{"id":3739,"date":"2021-01-21T08:40:14","date_gmt":"2021-01-21T08:40:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/octagoncapital.co.uk\/?p=3739"},"modified":"2021-04-07T10:40:14","modified_gmt":"2021-04-07T09:40:14","slug":"how-to-become-a-property-surveyor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/octagoncapital.co.uk\/guides\/how-to-become-a-property-surveyor\/","title":{"rendered":"A Guide on How to Become a Property Surveyor &#8211; The Qualifications, Salary and Skill Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To give you an insight into the profession of a property surveyor, Octagon Capital looks at everything you need to know about becoming a property surveyor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Key Points<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A property surveyor is a qualified professional who is brought into to assess the structural integrity of a building &#8211; maybe for purchase, sale or valuation purposes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A graduate surveyor can earn between \u00a322,000 to \u00a326,000<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What does a property surveyor do?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A property surveyor is a qualified professional that assesses the structural integrity and quality of a building &#8211; including homes, offices, retail stores, garages and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A surveyor is typically brought in to assess the quality and value of a property, which the owner may wish to put on the market or better understand the value of their asset. The role of the surveyor is key to highlight any risks for potential owners or buyers and their involvement is usually a requirement to complete on any kind of property purchase, mortgage deal or even a <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/octagoncapital.co.uk\/bridging-loans\/\">bridging loan<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Property surveyors work in housing (residential) or for offices and retailers (commercial).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">There are several titles under the role of a property surveyor including building surveyor, land surveyor or chartered surveyor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What are the key responsibilities of a property surveyor?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Property surveyors essentially contribute towards the smooth running of the property market. Their main responsibilities typically involve:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Analysing progress reports<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Dealing with planning applications<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Following health and safety regulations<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Reviewing project tenders<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Conducting risk assessment and cost control<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Advising subcontractors and clients<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Preparing scheme designs with costings and specifications<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Carrying out feasibility studies<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3744 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/octagoncapital.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/property-surveyor-qualifications-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"property-surveyor-qualifications\" width=\"840\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/octagoncapital.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/property-surveyor-qualifications-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/octagoncapital.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/property-surveyor-qualifications-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/octagoncapital.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/property-surveyor-qualifications-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/octagoncapital.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/property-surveyor-qualifications-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/octagoncapital.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/property-surveyor-qualifications.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>A property surveyor checks the quality and integrity of a property or building and their role is key to proceed with a mortgage or property purchase.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What is the salary of a property surveyor?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Graduate surveyors can expect to earn between \u00a322,000 to \u00a326,000 and with a few years of experience, this can rise to the bracket of \u00a328,000 to \u00a350,000.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Senior level surveyors can expect to earn upwards of \u00a370,000 and there is even potential to reach a six-figure salary at partner or director level.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Property surveyor salaries not only depend on experience, but also location. Surveyors based in central London can expect higher salaries than those operating outside of the capital.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">According to the RICS Macdonald &amp; Company Rewards &amp; Attitudes Survey conducted in 2019, the average salary of a property surveyor was \u00a348,000. Chartered surveyors were found to earn around 38% than those non-chartered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What qualifications do you need to become a property surveyor?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To become a property surveyor, there are typical requirements of a degree or professional qualification approved by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) in one of the following subjects:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Civil engineering<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Building engineering<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Property<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Construction<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Surveying<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Studying a RICS-accredited degree or qualification will give you the relevant training to become a chartered surveyor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">This can be completed at undergraduate level in 3 years &#8211; <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rics.org\/uk\/training-events\/training\/certificate-courses\/\">see RICS Courses for more information<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Courses can also be completed online here at <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/academy.rics.org\/\">https:\/\/academy.rics.org\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Another option is getting a postgraduate qualification with a RICS-accredited Masters degree which will lead towards chartered training. Some employers may even support students taking this course with funding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Additionally, there are apprenticeship opportunities for those who do not wish to go down the formal further or higher education route &#8211; <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rics.org\/uk\/surveying-profession\/what-is-surveying\/surveying-apprenticeships\/\">https:\/\/www.rics.org\/uk\/surveying-profession\/what-is-surveying\/surveying-apprenticeships\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What skills do you need to become a property surveyor?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">If the idea of working as a property surveyor interests you, it is important to check whether you have the right skills required for the job role before going further. Property surveyors need to have:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A driving license (to visit different sites)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">A local and practical mind<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Strong oral and written communication skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The ability to build strong relationships with clients and peers<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Knowledge and interest in buildings and construction<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Negotiation, presentation and report writing skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Commercial awareness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3745 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/octagoncapital.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-become-a-property-surveyor-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"how-to-become-a-property-surveyor\" width=\"840\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/octagoncapital.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-become-a-property-surveyor-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/octagoncapital.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-become-a-property-surveyor-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/octagoncapital.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-become-a-property-surveyor-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/octagoncapital.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-become-a-property-surveyor-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/octagoncapital.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/how-to-become-a-property-surveyor.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>A property surveyor should have good communication skills and have a good knowledge of buildings and property.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Can you work as a freelancer or with a firm?<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Yes, It is possible to freelance as a property surveyor, but the decision to do so usually comes after several years of experience and building up a reputable client base. Going freelance suits those who may wish to specialise in one particular area, such as building defects or sustainability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Typical career prospects for a property surveyor who is not freelance include working within the public sector or organisations. In large organisations, there are often formal channels of promotion and greater responsibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Either way, the environment you work in will certainly vary from day-to-day. For instance, you could be working on a construction site one day, and then from home or in an office the next.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The governing bodies for surveyors in the UK<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">RICS &#8211; https:\/\/www.rics.org\/uk\/<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Ecclesiastical Architects &amp; Surveyors Association (EASA) &#8211; https:\/\/www.easanet.co.uk\/<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To give you an insight into the profession of a property surveyor, Octagon Capital looks at everything you need to [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":3748,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,5],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Become a Property Surveyor - Salary, Skills and More | Octagon Capital<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Read this guide from Octagon Capital on how to become a property surveyor, including RICS qualifications, starting salaries, skills and more.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/octagoncapital.co.uk\/guides\/how-to-become-a-property-surveyor\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to Become a Property Surveyor - Salary, Skills and More | Octagon Capital\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Read this guide from Octagon Capital on how to become a property surveyor, including RICS qualifications, starting salaries, skills and more.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/octagoncapital.co.uk\/guides\/how-to-become-a-property-surveyor\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Octagon Capital\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OctagonCapital\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2021-01-21T08:40:14+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2021-04-07T09:40:14+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/octagoncapital.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/property-surveyor.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"640\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"426\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Dan Kettle\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@octagon_capital\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@octagon_capital\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Dan Kettle\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Estimated reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/octagoncapital.co.uk\/guides\/how-to-become-a-property-surveyor\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/octagoncapital.co.uk\/guides\/how-to-become-a-property-surveyor\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Dan Kettle\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/octagoncapital.co.uk\/#\/schema\/person\/02bdf6831622e94e51fa8603f0aed879\"},\"headline\":\"A Guide on How to Become a Property Surveyor &#8211; 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