From Plans to Practice: Your Guide to a Career as a Building Surveyor
12 Nov, 20241-2 minutes
In this blog, you will learn:
- What a Building Surveyor is.
- The qualifications needed to be a Building Surveyor.
- The desirable skills of a Building Surveyor.
- Where a Building Surveyor might be employed.
- Where the latest property jobs are and how to apply for them.
Want to know more about the career of a Building Surveyor? From ensuring the long-term integrity of a building to communicating with property owners, Building Surveyors play an integral role in property management. In our latest blog, we’re exploring the responsibilities of a Building Surveyor and the skills required to succeed in this role.
What is a Building Surveyor?
A Building Surveyor is a professional working within the property sector who is responsible for overseeing and managing the safety, compliance and condition of buildings.
A Building Surveyor must perform detailed inspections of properties and report on any structural or maintenance issues that occur, in order to ensure their properties meet safety and regulatory standards. By doing so, Building Surveyors help to ensure the long-term integrity and value of properties.
The role of a Building Surveyor extends to advising property owners, managers and investors on compliance and maintenance in order to enhance a property's value and safety.
What qualifications are required to become a Building Surveyor?
Typically, Building Surveyors in the UK require a bachelor’s degree within building surveying or a related field, such as civil engineering or property management.
Accreditation from an institution such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) is also required to become a Building Surveyor.
For those who don’t wish to pursue an educational qualification, building surveying apprenticeships have become a popular route into the profession and serve as an alternative to enrolling on a university course.
The Building Surveyor Degree Apprenticeship combines academic study with practical experience to help aspiring Building Surveyors learn on the job.
What skills does a Building Surveyor need?
There are a number of technical and analytical skills required to be a Building Surveyor. Technical knowledge in areas such as construction, building materials and structural analysis are all highly sought after by employers and local authorities.
Demonstrable project management skills are essential as Building Surveyors can be responsible for managing project budgets and timelines successfully.
Strong attention to detail is also very important for Building Surveyors who must document the condition of properties and create comprehensive reports based on their findings.
Building Surveyors are also responsible for conveying complex technical information to property owners and regulatory authorities and therefore they must have strong communication and negotiations skills.
It is essential that Building Surveyors also possess problem-solving abilities in order to address a diverse range of challenges that might occur within property management.
Adaptability is another important skill that can benefit Building Surveyors within their career. The property industry is always evolving and therefore it is important that Building Surveyors are able to keep up with industry trends and evolving regulations.
Where might a Building Surveyor be employed?
Generally, Building Surveyor jobs are found in a variety of sectors and organisations. For example, a Building Surveyor might be employed to work in a property management firm or a facilities management company.
Local government authorities also frequently employ Building Surveyors along with public sector organisations who must ensure that public buildings are meeting safety standards.
Throughout the project planning and execution of buildings, construction companies might also make use of a Building Surveyors skills.
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