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What Are the Hottest Skills for Chartered Surveyors Right Now?
12 Nov, 20241-2 minutes
In this blog, you will learn:
- What the hottest skills for Chartered Surveyors are.
- How Chartered Surveyors can enhance their skills.
- Where the latest Surveyor jobs are and how to apply for them.
In a competitive industry, it’s important for Chartered Surveyors to invest time and energy into upskilling and enhancing their technical and analytical skills.
From data analysis to financial acumen, there are a number of key skills highly sought after by local authorities and private employers looking for Chartered Surveyors.
In our latest blog we’re exploring the hottest skills for Chartered Surveyors right now!
What are the hottest skills for Chartered Surveyors?
There are a number of desirable technical, analytical and interpersonal skills that benefit a Chartered Surveyor. For Chartered Surveyors who specialise within planning, development and regeneration, in-demand skills appear to align with the sector's main priorities, including sustainable development and digital transformation. Hot skills for Chartered Surveyors include:
- Regulatory compliance knowledge.
- Data analysis.
- Project management.
- Financial analysis.
- Environmental planning.
- Adaptability.
Regulatory compliance knowledge
An in-depth understanding of UK planning law is an essential skill for Chartered Surveyors. Without reasonable knowledge surrounding policy developments, regulations and compliance, Surveyors limit their ability to make informed decisions and ensure that projects align with national and local government policies.
An understanding of compliance surrounding environmental planning is also a highly desired skill for Chartered Surveyors. Planning permissions can be complex and therefore dictate the type of buildings allowed in particular locations. Chartered Surveyors must consider important rules and regulations in order to avoid legal issues or expensive project delays.
Property recruitment specialist, Chris Wilkinson says “The UK government has made a commitment to achieve net-zero by 2050 which means it’s becoming more and more important for Surveyors to ensure that properties align with environmental standards and use energy efficiently.”
Data analysis
Another highly desired skill for Chartered Surveyors is the ability to successfully analyse important data.
Being able to effectively analyse data enables surveying professionals to make data-driven decisions. The analysis of demographic data, property performance metrics and market trends can help Chartered Surveyors to forecast, meet client objectives and identify any potential project risks. Identifying risks allows Chartered Surveyors to mitigate the chance of implications causing costly and time consuming problems further down the line.
As the property sector continues to become more driven by digital platforms, Surveyors who are able to interpret and utilise data are highly desirable to clients who require teams to meet future market demand.
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are used by Surveyors working on planning projects and allow for important environmental analysis, therefore those who have skills in GIS software have a competitive advantage over those who don’t when it comes to job hunting.
Project management
As well as compliance knowledge and data analysis, project management is another important skill for Chartered Surveyors who are often tasked with working on complex projects.
The ability to oversee complex projects means Chartered Surveyors can play their part in ensuring that developments are up to a clients standards and are on track both budget and time wise.
Project management skills are also essential for coordinating teams, adhering to regulations and managing risks, all of which are essential elements for smooth and successful property and asset performance.
Being able to effectively communicate with stakeholders is also a key skill for Chartered Surveyors who may need to be involved in conflict resolution should any issues arise.
Financial analysis
Financial analysis is another desirable skill for a Chartered Surveyor to possess. Such skills help a Chartered Surveyor to budget, risk assess, analyse cash flow and ensure that properties are managed in a cost-effective manner in order to meet financial goals.
The ability to analyse financial insights also allow Chartered Surveyors to seek out possible development opportunities and advise clients on trends within the property market.
Overall, strong financial acumen helps Chartered Surveyors to drive long-term profitability and create a high standard of client satisfaction.
Environmental planning
As sustainability and environmental planning continue to be an important focus for property professionals, it is becoming increasingly desirable for Chartered Surveyors to have a solid understanding of environmental policies.
Familiarity with the regulatory frameworks surrounding carbon reduction and skills within environmental assessments are important for Chartered Surveyors across the UK.
Such skills align with the UK government's overall aim to reduce the UK’s carbon footprint and become net zero by 2050.
Adaptability
Adaptability is an important skill for Chartered Surveyors who work within a sector that is rapidly evolving in many areas, especially within regulation and digital technology.
As technology, policies and sustainability practices continue to change, it is essential that Chartered Surveyors are committed to keeping up with these changes and expanding their learning around such subjects.
A Chartered Surveyor who showcases their commitment and ability to upskill is much more desirable to a hiring manager than one who does not.
How can Chartered Surveyors enhance their skills?
Engaging with Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is an advised way for Chartered Surveyors to enhance their skills within property and asset management.
It is important for Chartered Surveyors to enhance both their technical and analytical abilities in order to broaden their skills in all areas and present themselves as a desirable candidate for all employers.
Industry recognised training courses, available through bodies such as the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) are also an advised way for Chartered Surveyors to improve their skill set and broaden their professional expertise. Such training courses can help property professionals deepen their knowledge around property valuation, financial modelling and more.
Property management software and data analytics tools are two areas in which a Chartered Surveyor may choose to explore further in order to develop their skill set. Attending industry seminars and networking with like minded property professionals is another recommended way for Chartered Surveyors to enhance their skills.
Property jobs
If you’re searching for your next interim property job, why not take a look at the latest vacancies, or simply upload your CV to be notified when a relevant position becomes available.
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If you’re struggling to fill a vacancy, why not get in touch with our property specialists, Chris Wilkinson or Joe O’Halloran on 01772 954200 to see how we can help?
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