RICS nominates Construction Adjudicators under the provisions of the Housing Grants Construction and Regeneration Act 1996, and also under contract. The majority of adjudicators on this panel are Chartered Surveyors, but members of other professional bodies such as solicitors, architects or engineers are also able to join the Panel to enable RICS to make appropriate appointments.
To join the RICS Construction Adjudicators President’s Panel there are several steps and conditions that must be met.
Successful completion of the RICS Diploma in Construction Adjudication.
Criteria include but are not limited to 10 years minimum post qualification experience, understanding of law relating to construction contracts and ability to demonstrate recent involvement in the adjudication process.
When DRS starts recruitment campaign, candidate are asked to complete an application form and submit required documents including details of relevant experience, references etc.
Prior to the interview candidates are asked to submit a template of their standard directions, an adjudication decision that they completed in the last 2 years and their CPD records. These, along with their previously submitted documents and assignments as well as their understanding of construction adjudication law, practice, and procedure, are discussed in their panel interview.
Successful candidates are invited to the introduction session to ensure that they are familiar with all the practical elements of the RICS nomination process and the adjudication process.
For full eligibility criteria, application requirements and fees, please refer to the criteria for inclusion.
Published date: 15 April 2025
Published date: 03 September 2025
