The value of an RICS qualification

Explore the value of RICS membership – from wider industry recognition and enhanced career opportunities, to accessing the latest professional insights, guidance, and technologies.

With over 134,000 RICS members around the world and offices covering the major political and financial centres, our market presence puts you at the forefront of the profession and at the heart of international policy.

Status - Your professional credentials (including the designatory initials “MRICS” and the designation “Chartered Surveyor”) provide unrivalled client and market confidence. 

Recognition - As a RICS member you will be able to market yourself using the trade marks MRICS and CHARTERED SURVEYOR. These trade marks are globally recognised as indications of professionalism and excellence.

Market advantage - Membership of RICS includes a licence to use the trade marks MRICS and CHARTERED SURVEYOR clearly distinguishing members from their competitors. The status enjoyed, and professional standards adhered to, by being a RICS member give you a competitive advantage.

Knowledge - International practice standards, professional guidance, CPD and knowledge sharing.

Network - Access to 134,000 RICS professionals worldwide.

RICS membership offers the opportunity to influence the future of the surveying profession

LionHeart

LionHeart is an independent charity run by our professionals, for our professionals.

Benefits Plus

Did you know you have further benefits included as part of your membership? Benefits Plus, our rewards programme gives members a range of exclusive discounts, events and services from specially curated partners relevant to the profession.

Modus and Journals

High-quality news, opinion and commentary from Modus and the Construction, Built Environment, Land and Property Journals

“I like to compare my RICS membership with the Premier League. It shows my clients I'm part of the world’s leading professional body, which gives them the confidence they are in good hands.”

Susan Perdijk

Susan Perdijk MRICS

Manager FRIS Valuations & Real Estate Advisory

The advantages of your membership

The work that shapes our world | RICS

RICS promotes and enforces the highest professional qualifications and standards in the development and management of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure. The work of RICS professionals is hugely varied – watch our video to see how their work shapes our world.

Join RICS

Find the best route to qualify. The regulatory functions of RICS relating to entry and admission to the profession are led and overseen by the Standards and Regulation Board (SRB)