Recruitment to Arbitration and Adjudication Panels
It is important to note that even though you may meet all the criteria, this does not give an automatic right to join the panel at any time.
Induction to parts of our panel is controlled to maintain numbers and ensure that RICS meets projected market demands. The panel, as a whole, is under constant review and recruitment only occurs when DRS perceives an actual or predicted shortage in dispute resolvers on our panel with particular skills, experience and/or in certain geographical area. This keeps the panel small and select to ensure that panel members maintain their competency and skills through doing actual dispute resolution work.
When we identify shortages on these panels, applications are invited from those who successfully passed the RICS Diplomas e.g. Diploma in Construction Adjudication, Diploma in Arbitration or received a full exemption as per our exemption policy (available from DRS upon request)
Once on the panel, members are required to carry out CPD specifically related to dispute resolution and will be subject to regular assessment. The regular reassessment of Panel Members ensures that those on the Panel continue to meet the high standards expected of an RICS Panel Member.
Panellists must carry out specific dispute resolution related continuous professional development and periodic reassessment. They are subject to a dedicated complaints process, disciplinary system and independent governance oversight. Criteria for reassessment for dispute resolvers are available above.
Recruitment to Mediation Panel
If you have completed the RICS Mediation Training Programme, you may be eligible to join the President’s Panel in this capacity and become eligible for appointments by RICS, subject to successfully passing a panel assessment interview.
Panel interviews are arranged as and when we receive applications. The purpose of the interview is to assess the candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, and overall suitability to act as a mediator. The interview board typically comprises three assessors: a senior panel member (who chairs the panel), a professional from the relevant sector, and an independent member. The panel will ask probing questions to test the depth and practical application of the candidate’s knowledge and experience in mediation.
Becoming Accredited Expert Witness
Professionals who act as expert witnesses must apply a high level of professional standards in discharging the role. Applications are open to those who have successfully passed the RICS Expert Witness Certificate (including successful
assessment of all five competencies of the RICS Expert Witness Certificate) or received a full exemption as per our exemption policy (available from DRS upon request)
Applications to become an accredited expert witness are open in February and July for interviews to take place in May/June and October/November each year.
For further details on how to apply contact presidentspanel@rics.org
