General Practice Surveyor

Entry Requirements

There are no specific requirements to begin training as general practice surveyor, although most entrants have A Levels / Higher Grades.

To become a qualified General Practice Surveyor, you will need to hold a BTEC or HND/HNC, and to achieve this you will need 4 GCSE passes (A-C) / Standard Grades (1-3).

Qualification can be achieved via the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) or the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). To join the CIOB you will need to hold an honours degree plus have 2 years' relevant experience or pass the CIOB examination.

There are four ways to qualify as a surveyor and achieve a RICS certificate, and these involve options to study full time to achieve a degree or post-graduate award, or studying part time whilst in relevant work.

The Benefits

Salaries can vary significantly, depending on the type of surveyor and the level of experience. Whatever the case, graduate salaries compare favourably with other top professions such as law, medicine, civil engineering and accountancy.

Starting salaries can vary from region to region but surveyors can expect to earn between £30,000 - £35,000 once fully qualified. For further information on salaries, refer to professional institutions and industry press. 

The Job  

Just like cars, buildings are bought, sold, renovated and valued, and a general practice surveyor plays a big part in every deal. Each project will have a series of complex legal and business contracts, and the job of the surveyor is to make sure these deals run smoothly.

The People  

You'll need great planning, negotiation, and communication skills to become a general practice surveyor. Firstly, you'll plan the idea behind the project, then work with architects and other professionals to make the design actually work.

You'll also value buildings, negotiate the deal and present your findings in a meeting. If you'd like to find out more about what it takes to make it as a general practice surveyor, visit the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors