General practice surveyor
Tell people how much land and property is worth. Help your clients with deals to buy, sell, and rent it.
Also known as: valuer
About the job
What it's like
You would tell people how much land and property is worth. You’d help your clients with deals to buy, sell, and rent it.
You’d advise your clients on land and property valuations and development, and manage the letting, buying and selling of properties.
You would:
Negotiate deals to buy, sell and rent property
Act as an agent to buy and sell property and land on behalf of clients
Assess environmental impact and economic viability of development
Value land and property
Compile reports for mortgage valuations, rent reviews and investment potential
Advise on property values, land purchase, tenure issues and related legislation
You could work in either the private or public sector. There are several areas you could specialise in.
If you work in development you’d liaise with other professionals such as town planners, architects, and highways and structural engineers to consider new developments and their financial implications.
You could manage property on behalf of a landlord, collect rents, deal with maintenance and repair and make sure people adhere to tenancy agreements.
In investment, you’d advise clients on buying and selling individual investments or managing large property portfolios.
You could also do work for the Valuation Office Agency. You’d value property on behalf of the government, local authorities and public bodies for business rates, capital taxation, purchase and sale.
Some qualified surveyors are also estate agents.
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- taking responsibility
- negotiating
- time management
- developing a plan
- attention to detail
- observation
- problem solving
- verbal communication
- supporting
- cooperating
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Environmental Science
Geography
Maths (Mathematics)
Physics
Practical Craft Skills
Skills for Work: Construction Craft
Applications of Mathematics
Foundation Apprenticeship: Construction
You can get a head start in this career by doing a Foundation Apprenticeship in S5 and S6.
You'll get an SCQF level 6 qualification which is the same level as a Higher. You'll also learn new skills and gain valuable experience in a work environment.
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There are two different routes into this role - degree route or work-based route:
A degree (SCQF level 9/10) such as surveying, estate management, building or construction accredited by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). If the degree is not RICS-accredited you can do an accredited postgraduate qualification (SCQF level 11).
You can enter a job with qualifications at SCQF levels 4 to 6 and study part-time for a Higher National Certificate (SCQF level 7) or Higher National Diploma (SCQF Level 8). If you have an HNC/D (SCQF 7/8) you may be able to work as a surveying technician with a company and take further qualifications to fully qualify.
You can enter Higher National Certificate (SCQF level 7) or Higher National Diploma courses (SCQF level 8) with National 4/5 qualifications and one to two Highers or equivalent qualifications.
To enter a degree (SCQF level 9/10) usually requires National 5 qualifications and a minimum of three Highers or a relevant HNC/HND.
To enter a postgraduate course (SCQF level 11) you will usually require an honours degree in a relevant subject. If you are working in engineering or construction, you could take a distance learning postgraduate conversion course with the College of Estate Management (CEM).
You must hold a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card or equivalent and pass a health and safety test to work and train on construction sites.
You may require a driving license for some jobs.
You gain chartered status by following one of the routes approved by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
Once in work, no matter your qualifications, there will be a period of supervised practical training and Assessment of Professional Competence.
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