Why surveying?
Chartered surveying is potentially one of the most exciting professions around - and if you are currently studying for an RICS accredited qualification you are well on your way to a great career.
Surveying can give you the opportunity to travel the world, work on a vast array of projects and earn a great salary.
What’s more, it’s a job title that has an incredibly broad scope. No matter what you’re interested in, you’ll find your perfect job in one of 17 diverse areas of expertise.
Five great reasons to become a surveyor
Variety
No two days are the same: you could be out on site meeting clients one day, travelling to an international office the next
Career
No matter where you are in life, if you’re a school-leaver, university graduate or thinking of a career change, there are clear routes for you to become a chartered surveyor
Prestige
As a qualified chartered surveyor, your professional knowledge and expertise is relied upon by the public, just like a lawyer or a doctor
Legacy
See your achievements enacted in the world around you, from finishing the construction of a stadium, to helping someone buy their dream home, to protecting the environment
Salary
A career as a qualified chartered surveyor can see you earning higher than average salaries – for example, the average RICS member salary is £50,250*
An insight into the property industry
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Get in touch
RICS has offices all over the world. If you would like to discuss a career in surveying in your region, please contact us.
* Source: RICS and MacDonald and Company Salary Survey 2011
