RICS Surveying by Redactive Media Group

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Your career in land, property and construction

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Welcome to the world of chartered surveying.

Contents What is surveying?

An introduction to this diverse profession

What is RICS?

What it means to be chartered

Benefits of RICS

Boost your earnings and employability

Find your path

Choose the right route to qualification

Chartered Surveyors Training Trust

Earn while you learn

Jones Lang LaSalle is committed to growing and shaping the future of the real estate world.

Summary of specialisms

With a culture that promotes on-going development and unrivalled ‘on the job’ experiences from the start, Jones Lang LaSalle can offer you a career which will position you at the forefront of property.

From rural to planning – see how land surveyors make a difference

Choose from 17 different areas of surveying

Land focus

Property focus

Learn about the broad scope of the property sector

Construction focus

From stadiums to skyscrapers – build your career in construction

Directory 00 Progress your career with these leading organisations

RICS matrics

The social network for young surveyors

Why I love my career in surveying

Surveying encompasses every aspect of land, property and construction and offers a wide variety of career options. Surveying is vital to our everyday lives and represents the physical foundations of our global economy. As such the role of chartered surveyors has never been more important. Whilst markets around the world are grappling to overcome the global financial crisis, it is telling that construction and the built environment are at the heart of political and economic policy, and will play an ever more important role in our economic welfare and sustainable future. Indeed, we are the custodians of a truly global, and indispensable, profession. RICS continues to gain government and market recognition for its standards across the globe. This underpins and builds RICS’ status as the global standard setter in the land, property and construction arena. In turn, this emphasises the value RICS members and those working to achieve RICS status add to their employers, clients and society through their skills and expertise. With this in mind I hope you enjoy reading Surveying 2013 and find the guide useful to help understand the stunning array of opportunities on offer.

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What is surveying? Surveying is one of the most exciting and diverse careers around. Surveyors are essentially professionals who measure, value, protect and enhance all the world’s physical assets – from city skyscrapers to sporting stadiums, forests to festival sites, shopping centres to the homes you live in. Surveying is an exciting and diverse career choice that can give you the opportunity to travel, earn a great salary, work on a vast

array of different projects and have a great work/life balance. Chartered surveyors are often responsible for co-ordinating entire projects, which may involve managing many other professionals. What’s more, surveying has an incredibly broad scope. No matter what you’re interested in, you’ll find your perfect role in one of 17 areas of professional expertise.

Variety

Career

Prestige

Legacy

Salary

No two days are the same: you could be out on site meeting clients one day, travelling to an international office the next

No matter where you are in life, if you’re a school leaver, university graduate or thinking of a career change, there are clear routes for you to become a chartered surveyor

As a qualified chartered surveyor, your professional knowledge and expertise is relied upon by the public, just like a lawyer or a doctor

See your achievements realised in the world around you, from finishing the construction of a stadium, to helping someone buy their dream home, to protecting the environment

A career as a qualified chartered surveyor can see you earning higher than average salaries – for example, the average RICS member salary is £48 000

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What is RICS? All professionals, such as doctors or lawyers for example, belong to a relevant organisation that assists them and makes sure they work to the highest standards for the benefit of society and the public at large. For surveyors, that organisation is RICS – Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. RICS is a modern, international organisation with more than 100 000 members who represent everything that is good about the world of land, property and construction.

To achieve true professional status, you need to become chartered.

As environmental issues gain greater importance, RICS and its members are committed to creating and maintaining a healthy, sustainable environment not only for today, but also for future generations. Leading professionalism in land, property and construction, RICS sets and maintains global standards to protect the public interest and build the status of the profession.

Employers and clients around the world recognise this as a mark of excellence within the surveying profession, and, because of this recognition, chartered status is the gateway to the best career opportunities and higher salaries. Once you have completed the required on the job training you will earn the right to use the letters MRICS (Member of RICS) after your name.

Benefits of RICS Become part of the leading professional body for land, property and construction. When you join RICS you become part of an international professional community – one that employers, and their clients around the world, recognise as the mark of property professionalism. Though times are still tough in the property and construction sector, there is a great deal of graduate recruitment happening as the industry looks to employ the next generation of surveyors. And when you become chartered, your earning potential substantially increases – in 2011 the average salary of a UK property professional was £48 000.

The first step to becoming chartered

What happens after you graduate?

Gaining an RICS-accredited degree is the most accepted way of becoming a chartered surveyor.

After completing an RICS-accredited degree or diploma you’ll then need two or three years’ work experience before taking your RICS professional assessment interview – known as the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).

However, many people start off with an associated qualification, such as a geography degree, and then undertake an RICS conversion degree.

Top five benefits of RICS status

The APC is to ensure you are competent to practise as a chartered surveyor.

• Increased earning potential • Acquire a prestigious qualification • Access RICS knowledge • Develop with RICS Training • Network with fellow professionals

Top five benefits of RICS status • Increased earning potential • A prestigious qualification • Access to RICS knowledge • Develop skills with RICS Training • Network with fellow professionals

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Just left school?

Yes

Want to go to university?

Take an RICSaccredited degree

Yes Gain 4 years’ experience for AssocRICS

Find your path No matter where you are in life, there are clear routes for you to become a chartered surveyor. Find your route to qualification here…

On a vocational course?

Associate assessment

Get a job in surveying

MRICS

Yes Take a 2-year accredited Masters course

Consider AssocRICS

Just left university?

APC

via Graduate Route 1

Hold an RICSaccredited degree?

Yes

APC

via Graduate Route 2

Worked more than 10 years?

Yes Hold a non-RICS -accredited degree?

Associate RICS

Yes

APC

Worked less than 5 years?

Yes

Hold a non-RICSaccredited degree?

Yes

Take a 2-year accredited Masters course

Gain 5 years’ relevant experience

Get a job in surveying

Gain 4 years’ relevant experience

via Graduate Route 3

Yes

Already in employment?

Yes

Hold an RICS accredited degree?

PER assessment

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Tell us how you got involved in the CSTT?

were available and I stumbled across the CSTT website. I read about the Trust and the opportunity in Canterbury and it sounded too good to pass up. So I applied there and then, and once I had been accepted I started working soon after.

When I applied to the CSTT, I applied specifically for the role at Canterbury so I knew that if I was successful that is where I would be placed.

Trainee: Eben Graham Canterbury City Council

Earn while you learn

I was offered a university place and my intention was to gain a degree and then seek further training in accompaniment with employment. I was searching on the internet to see what training opportunities

Where are you working now? I am currently employed at Lambert Smith Hampton. CSTT placed me at LSH in October 2011.

As an apprentice, you can learn on the job, build up knowledge and skills, gain qualifications and earn money, all at the same time. 10

How it works If you’re aged 16 to 24 and live in England, and face a financial, academic or personal barrier, you can start working for a surveying company sourced by CSTT on the apprenticeship scheme for two years. After registering for the RICS Associate qualification online, you will then work four days a week, and attend college one day a week to undertake an Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying, which helps you to gain the following qualifications:

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Surveying • Property and Maintenance BTEC • Level 3 Diploma in Surveying Once you’ve completed the apprenticeship and two years’ work experience, you then take the assessment to qualify as an RICS Associate. Studying part-time as a CSTT Managed Student may then lead you on the road to chartered surveyor status.

Trainee: Lara Rosset

Lambert Smith Hampton

How did you find out about the CSTT? I was fortunate enough to come across CSTT through the official apprenticeship website which advertises apprenticeships across the UK. I researched the trust in more depth to find out what they offered to young people in my position.

The most beneficial is that providing you do a good job, you are pretty much guaranteed employment throughout the apprenticeship, which given the unemployment situation at the moment is invaluable.

Where do you hope to be in five years time? I believe, if everything goes well, that I would be in my final year of training and well on my way to becoming chartered.

Why I love my career in

An apprenticeship route is a great, cost-effective way to start your career in surveying.

The Chartered Surveyors Training Trust (CSTT) is an independent charity that supports young people who are finding it difficult to start their surveying career. RICS works in partnership with the CSTT to help young people become surveyors via an apprenticeship scheme that counts towards RICS Associate membership (AssocRICS).

How did you find out about the CSTT?

What benefits have you found doing the apprenticeship?

What benefits have you found doing the apprenticeship? Lambert Smith Hampton has given me responsibilities that have encouraged me to grow in confidence and challenge myself. I have attended property viewings with surveyors to see first hand how they market properties to their clients. The exposure to LSH’s experienced surveyors, who are more than willing to give advice and answer any questions I may have, has been invaluable.

seconds Would you recommend the CSTT to others? If you know for certain that surveying is the career you want to pursue, the CSTT will help you in every possible way to achieve your ultimate ambition.

Where do you hope to be in five years time? I will attend university once I have completed this two year course, as a managed student with the Trust and complete an RICS-accredited degree. In five years time I envisage myself being in the final year of my degree and preparing to embark upon my APC. 11

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Summary of the specialisms Would you like to build stadiums, value multimillion pound houses or help protect rainforests? With so many specialisms – the choice is yours.

Property Arts & antiques Working with valuable and curious artefacts, these surveyors advise the owners on their value, care, sale and acquisition. You’ll like this job if... You have an interest in selling valuable objects, such as antiques or modern art.

Residential property Residential property surveyors act as agents, brokers or valuers of public and private homes. You’ll like this job if... You have a keen interest in where people live.

Valuation Valuing property, land and business assets is a core skill that plays a vital

role in bank lending, accounting, investment and taxation. You’ll like this job if... You are interested in the value of any kind of asset – from houses to airports to sports venues.

Commercial property These surveyors are involved in buying, selling, valuing, managing and leasing business premises – from major international banks to local businesses. You’ll like this job if... You fancy getting stuck into negotiating property sales, or advising companies on their real estate.

Dispute resolution

Facilities management These surveyors are key to managing the services that support a business, including relocation, health and safety, property management and utilities and services. You’ll like this job if... You are extremely organised and methodical.

Machinery & business assets These surveyors are involved in the valuation and sale of a company’s machinery and assets, from oil refineries to websites. You’ll like this job if... You have a good head for figures, and are willing to work anywhere in the world.

Management consultancy

Sometimes disagreements happen, so these surveyors advise on contracts, seventeen boundary disputes and planning, and act as arbitrators and mediators.

Providing impartial professional advice, these surveyors develop strategy for local authorities’ development plans and help businesses.

You’ll like this job if... You are skilled in calmly resolving disagreements.

You’ll like this job if... You enjoy problem solving and helping others.

Construction Building control Essential in the design, use and costing of buildings, these surveyors cover all aspects of building regulations, health and safety, energy efficiency and fire protection. You’ll like this job if... You are a stickler for rules and codes, and want to help protect people in the built environment.

Land

Building & building conservation These surveyors build, supervise or restore structures, from city office blocks and skyscrapers to home extensions. You’ll like this job if... You like to get under the skin of building projects.

You’ll like this job if... You have good leadership skills and can keep cool under pressure.

Quantity surveying & construction

Project management

These surveyors are involved in the financial management of construction, using their strong analytical and communication skills to get the best value.

From small building sites to a vast sports arena, these surveyors maximise efficiency, economy, communication and a project’s success.

You’ll like this job if... You have strong financial skills and fancy splitting your time between the office and construction sites.

work with high-tech mapping and laser scanning equipment.

Rural

You’ll like this job if... You have a passion for maps and high-tech gadgets.

With expertise in planning, real estate and environmental management, rural surveyors advise landowners on getting the best out of their assets.

Managing, monitoring and assessing buildings and the land, these surveyors protect the environment around us.

Minerals & waste management

You’ll like this job if... You want to make a positive impact on the sustainability of the built environment.

With practical knowledge of mining and geology, these surveyors are also involved in important green sectors, such as recycling.

You’ll like this job if... You have a passion for the natural environment.

Environment

Geomatics Analysing information about the land and sea bed, geomatic surveyors

You’ll like this job if... You’re interested in where materials come from and where they end up.

Planning & development These surveyors assess the physical and social impact of the built environment. You’ll like this job if... You want to help create good places to live and work.

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What does your role involve? I am an Agricultural Assistant at Moore Allen & Innocent in Cirencester in Gloucestershire. Moore Allen and Innocent are a general agricultural practice, which advises clients on a range of issues such as grants availability, landlord and tenant issues and agricultural practice.

Gemma Sparks MRICS Agricultural Assistant Moore Allen & Innocent LLP Gloucestershire

“Land surveyors can be found undertaking exciting and adventurous tasks, such as mapping the land with high-tech laser equipment, or assessing the safety of mines for extracting minerals.”

Land focus Land surveyors’ expertise enables them to work in many areas, including environmental management, land use and contaminated land, environmental auditing and assessment. Working in the land sector is extremely varied – one day you could be advising landowners on a wind turbine scheme, the next managing rural assets or monitoring wildlife conservation areas. And with an ever increasing focus on sustainability, planning and development surveyors can be found surveying and evaluating the longerterm social and environmental costs of developing in the countryside, while balancing these factors against important market costs and values. 14

Why I love my career in

Land surveyors are specialists in all aspects of the management, monitoring and assessment of the environment in the context of real estate,

land and construction. Furthermore environmental concerns such as climate change, changes in modern farming methods, and the expansion of towns and cities all pose challenges for people living and working in rural communities, who look to surveyors to provide them with professional advice and expertise. Land surveyors also can be found undertaking exciting and adventurous tasks, such as mapping the land with high-tech laser equipment, or assessing the safety of mines for extracting minerals.

Equally important is the sensitive disposal of our waste and resources, and leaving the environment in a good condition for future generations. This aspect of surveying is referred to as Geomatics and is the most technologically advanced of all the RICS specialisms. Based primarily on the science and study of geo-spatially related information (maps), it offers members a varied, cutting edge and global career path. Geomatics acts as the underpinning data of the land and property lifecycle but also retains a strong element of land law and boundary expertise.

Bassil Aslam MRICS Land Negotiator Croudace Homes Caterham

What is your role and what does it involve? I am a Land Negotiator for Croudace Homes Ltd who are a residential developer in the South East building quality family housing. My role entails finding and acquiring land for residential development and carrying out detailed due diligence in five key areas: Planning, Legal, Technical, Market and Physical.

How did it feel to become an RICS member? It was great – like the completion of my degree and two years of work had been worth it.

What do you enjoy most about your career? The people I get to meet and the fact that what I do has a tangible effect on the landscape.

What does the RICS qualification mean to you? It makes me feel more professional and competent at what I do.

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Tell us about your career journey so far?

What do you enjoy most about your career in surveying?

I graduated in 2009 at Nottingham Trent and studied Planning and Development BSc and then began working for Croudace Homes Land Department, where I began the APC.

I enjoy the variety of my role, and the responsibility given to me. I have always known I wanted a job which is not 100% desk bound and my role is far from this as one day I may be out undertaking site visits on new parcels of land, the next in a meeting with landowners discussing my appraisal.

I was attracted to the Planning and Development pathway through the ability to have positive impacts on people and places through my work.

What is the highlight of your career to date? Acquiring my first parcel of land in Thame, South Oxfordshire. The most exciting part is seeing the scheme take shape. As Croudace do it all in-house seeing the scheme transform from a derelict brownfield site to a high quality family housing development is rewarding. Through Croudace I was also lucky enough to a participate in a two week volunteering trip to Nepal to build a house out of bamboo for a local family with Habitat for Humanity.

The recent headlines around planning has highlighted the importance that Planning and Development has, not only on the built environment but also on the economy.

What does the RICS qualification mean to you? The RICS qualification is a stamp of approval from a globally recognised professional body on my work and experience.

University Profile

Prepare for success

with a professionally accredited course in construction, building or surveying Enhance your career with a professionally accredited course that suits your qualifications and experience. We offer

MSc conversion courses if you have a good first degree • real estate • building surveying • construction project management • quantity surveying

• construction management • project management

Construction, building Choose employment-focused and surveying courses courses that combine theoretical Your study at Sheffield Hallam isn’t knowledge with confined to theory. You work on real life case studies, and you have opportunities hands-on experience. to work shadow or gain work experience. You can also choose a course that includes a free placement year. Our teaching staff have extensive industry experience. And you can benefit from the insight and experience of visiting lecturers from surveying practices, large property companies and contractors. This means you graduate with the practical skills and industry knowledge employers are looking for. So you can begin or enhance an exciting career.

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Surveyor or project manager

BSc (Honours) courses with a placement year • real estate • building surveying • construction project management • quantity surveying

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Benefit from professional links Accreditation demonstrates that a course meets high professional body standards. Several of our courses are accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Chartered Institute of Building and the Association of Building Engineers. As well as degrees, we’ve also developed short courses for continuing professional development with various employers. This ensures their staff have up-to-date knowledge in this rapidly developing sector.

Content informed by high quality research We are part of the built environment department which achieved an excellent outcome from the latest Research Assessment Exercise. 80% of our research activity was rated at an international standard. The research we conduct feeds into our teaching. So what you learn is at the forefront of knowledge. And you can show employers that you’re up to date with the latest advances and breakthroughs.

Supporting women in the industry Our female students have won the last two years’ regional Women in Property contests – aimed at finding the top female property students in the region and ultimately, the UK. This success reflects both the talent of our students, and the excellent support and teaching of the department. Find out more at www.shu.ac.uk/built

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“Property shapes our environment and with such a diverse range of activity and property around the world, the work of chartered surveyors is challenging, ever changing and full of opportunity.”

Property focus Working in property can provide great opportunities to play a part in every aspect of the development, purchase, sale and management of property. A surveyor working in the property sector can be involved in a wide variety of tasks. Although many are involved in the valuation of peoples homes this is only a small part of what property surveyors can do. Their work can include buying, selling and renting property, negotiating insurance claims and conducting negotiations between landlords and tenants to name a few examples. Beyond this planners, developers, agents, mortgage lenders, professional advisors (such as valuers), private and institutional investors and property managers are just some of the key professional figures that allow the property market to operate smoothly. Residential property aside one of the largest professional groups within RICS is Commercial Property. 18

Working with all types of property in the business sector from small shops to large corporates, in both the public and private sectors, there is a tremendous variety of activities for the commercial property surveyor. This can include everything from the the purchase, sale and letting of commercial property to advising on corporate real estate and landlord and tenant issues. Commerical property surveyors also perform investment appraisal and performance measurement and helping failing organisations avoid administration. Beyond these two sectors the property sector casts a wider net and employs surveyors across a wide range of specialisms involved in all aspects of property across industrial and agricultural sectors. Broadly, the wider property sector covers the following areas:

Why I love my career in

Agency – providing advice on the acquisition, development, letting or disposal of property

What does your role involve? I work as an Estates Surveyor managing the MoD Estate this includes handling landlord and tenant issues, carrying out valuations on a variety of different sites and dealing with disposals of surplus sites.

Consultancy – advising clients on the best solutions for their property needs Dispute resolution – providing advice and representation in rent reviews, lease renewals and planning disputes Facilities management – managing issues relating to buildings, occupiers and services

Ranjeet Gill MRICS Estates Surveyor Ministry of Defence Shrewsbury

Investment – the acquisition and disposal of property that is bought as an investment Property management – the day-today management of property, managing clients’ portfolios, finding tenants, arranging repairs and collecting rent Property development – the redevelopment or refurbishment of existing buildings Valuation – assessing the value of property, land and business assets including arts and antiques.

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How did it feel to become chartered? It felt amazing, I was so proud. I’d worked so hard for it and it felt like the hard work had paid off. It was definitely worth it and I would recommend a career in surveying.

What does your role involve? My role primarily involves residential survey, valuation and agency work and residential and commercial property management.

Peter Chesshire MRICS Residential Survey and Valuation Surveyor John Earle Warwickshire

What do you enjoy most about your career in surveying It’s so varied and no two days are the same – I love being out and about, away from the office meeting different people.

What does the RICS qualification mean to you? The RICS qualification has opened up so many opportunities for me both in the UK and abroad.

What do you most enjoy about the your career in surveying? The diversity, no two days are the same. One day I can be on a remote Cotswold farm and the next day I could be inspecting an industrial warehouse in inner city Birmingham.

How did it feel to pass the APC?

What does RICS mean to you?

Very satisfying and a huge relief. I was proud of my achievement and excited by the challenges that lay ahead.

The RICS qualification gives me an opportunity to create my own career in a field I love.

Company Profile

University Profile

Savills

Real Estate & Planning at the University of Reading

Savills is a leading global real estate service provider with over 20 000 staff and over 500 offices worldwide providing excellent scope for international experience.

Savills passionately believe their graduates are future leaders and as such make a huge investment in them. Savills graduates are given responsibility from day one, in teams who highly value their contribution, allowing them to be involved in some of the world’s most high profile property deals and developments. Graduates are surrounded by expert professionals and experienced team members from whom they learn and seek advice. Individual achievement is rewarded and Savills look for bold graduates with entrepreneurial flair. This year Savills are proud to be The Times Graduate Employer of Choice for Property for the sixth consecutive year and have been the TARGET jobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards’ “Most Popular Graduate Recruiter in Property” in 2009, 2010 and 2011. Great work life balance, structured training and a dynamic working environment are

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amongst the factors which see Savills nominated by final year students as the preferred Property employer year on year. Savills Graduate Programme offers the chance to gain an internationally recognised Professional qualification. Offering roles within Surveying, Planning and Estate Agency, over half of Savills Graduate Programme vacancies are for positions outside of London. Offices in exciting locations around the UK work with high profile and important clients. The diversity of Savills’ services means there is the flexibility to carve out a fulfilling, individual and self-tailored career path regardless of the location.

Savills Graduate Scheme 2013 will open for applications on 1st October 2012.

Real Estate & Planning enjoys A world-class education a world wide reputation for We offer world-class courses in real excellence both in teaching estate and planning. For more than and research. We are now 40 years we have maintained high taking a principal role in the academic and professional standards whilst educating the future leaders of development of the Henley the real estate and planning professions. Business School at the Academic research has a major influence University of Reading and on our teaching and is fully integrated into are the only Real Estate all our courses. The students are taught school in the country to by our leading academic experts and have a separate identity are kept up to date with current industry practice by visiting speakers occupying within a more general senior positions in relevant professions. business school. Our courses are very well supported by the industry and held in high regard by leading UK and global employers. Our students enjoy excellent career prospects and go on to work for a wide range of major organisations.

Our course We offer a comprehensive range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, all of which are accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors. Our planning courses are also fully accredited by the Royal Town Planning Institute. Many of our Masters courses are available on a full and part time basis.

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We are proud of our outstanding employment record, with more than 90% of our students finding graduate-level jobs within six months of leaving.

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Stephanie Rose MRICS Quantity Surveyor Turner & Townsend Leeds

“In an increasingly virtual economy, surveying is one of the few remaining tangible, ‘hands on’ professions. Surveyors leave a physical mark, which is a reward that accountants and lawyers can’t enjoy.”

What does your role involve? I am a Cost Manager at Turner & Townsend. My role involves managing various construction projects pre and post contract. This encompasses preparing estimates throughout the design stages, tender documentation including bill of quantities, assessing and recommending an appropriate contractor, valuing the works on a monthly basis, cost management of variations to the work and agreement of the final account.

Construction focus Whether you are interested in designing and managing buildings, delivering development projects or cost management there are plenty of opportunities in the construction sector.

Quantity Surveying

Project Management

A key area in the construction industry is quantity surveying (QS). If you’re looking for a career that combines a good commercial brain and first class management skills then welcome to the world of a chartered quantity surveyor.

Project managers are engaged by clients to link the supply chain together which often includes engaging surveyors from other disciplines.

As cost consultants and project procurement specialists, the QS’s working life covers everything from cost and contract management to advising on procurement and financial implications of a project. QSs are involved from the project design to the completed project and settle financial and contractual disputes. Quantity surveyors understand the economics of construction market trends and the influences of the sector on a local and global scale. Wherever construction work is taking place there will be a need for financial control. Quantity surveyors meet this need.

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Project managers effectively control projects in the land, property and construction industries. They co-ordinate the whole development process to maximise efficiency, economy and communication and ensure that the project is successfully completed. Project management is a demanding discipline that requires a broad range of knowledge, which extends from technical expertise to the vitally important soft skills of leadership, negotiating, team building and communication.

Building Surveying Building surveyors work on the design and development of buildings as well as the restoration and maintenance of existing ones. This is a diverse field and can include providing advice on various aspects of buildings at different stages.

Building surveyors could work on the design of large, multimillion-pound structures to modest adaptations and repairs, and occasionally work on buildings of architectural or historic importance. They also may be called upon to give evidence in court in cases where building regulations have been breached and as expert witnesses on building defects and dilapidations.

Why I love my career in

In virtually all parts of the world there are building codes to which the construction industry must adhere. Specialist situations, such as licensing and safety at sports grounds, are an additional consideration.

It’s a great achievement and a huge relief. As it’s a professional exam, it is the line in the sand for your career development. Being a member of RICS continues to be the mark of professionalism.

What do you enjoy most about your career in surveying? The variety of projects you can be involved with and the daily challenges you face.

What does the RICS qualification mean to you? It is imperative for me to be RICS qualified to progress as a surveyor in a way which degrees and experience do not allow.

seconds What advice would you have for APC trainees on completing the APC?

Richard Owen MRICS Cost Consultant Sweett Group London

Building Control Now more than ever, building control is acknowledged as a vital part of the construction team. These days building control is a common global feature.

What did it feel like to pass your APC and be awarded RICS membership?

What did it feel like to pass your APC and be awarded RICS membership? What is your job title and what does your role involve? Cost Consultant – my job varies from day to day covering a wide range of services from tender preparation and analysis, measurement, estimating, cost planning and procurement advice to mention a few.

Passing my APC gave me fantastic sense of achievement. The process is very tough and thorough but completely worth seeing it through to the end. The RICS qualification is recognised across the world unlocking endless opportunities. It is clear evidence that you have achieved high standards of competence and ethics within your chosen career.

My advice for those who are starting out is to try and encourage your senior colleagues to give you the relevant experience you need. Preparation is key through out the process, and regular meetings with your supervisor are very important.

What do you enjoy most about your career in surveying? No one project is the same, the built environment is an ever changing industry presenting different challenges on a daily basis. We are constantly working to improve and become more innovative within the way we approach the built environment, implementing more sustainable thinking. I thoroughly enjoy working within such a diverse and complex industry. 23

Company Profile

Transport for London Transport for London (TfL) has a huge part to play in making London what it is. The Tube, the trains, the buses, the river, the roads, the trams, the DLR, the taxis, the cycle lanes – we’re responsible for virtually every mode of transport in the city.

We’re an organisation with a huge duty to the public, but at the same time, we’re a business that’s run with a keen commercial focus. We want to innovate and improve constantly, against the backdrop of challenging economic circumstances – and we aim to lead the world in what we do. Our Quantity Surveyors are at the forefront of major projects to develop London’s infrastructure. We offer a competitive and comprehensive starting package for our trainee surveyors, as well as an exciting and rewarding career. Our surveying graduates have the flair, potential and personality to make a vital contribution to one of the world’s greatest cities.

Benefits Joining TfL, you’ll receive a significant package of benefits from the start. These include: Above: Kings Cross Tube station Right: An artist’s impression of Tottenham Court Road Tube station

• a competitive starting salary of £25 000 in the first year.

To apply, please visit tfl.gov.uk/graduates

Depending on your performance and progress, this will increase in the second year • thirty days’ holiday, along with the standard bank and public holidays • a free Oyster card for use on the entire TfL network for you and a nominated other in your household. This includes some mainline rail services • an interest-free loan for the purchase of annual travel tickets for travel outside the TfL network, which will be recovered through your salary over a period of 10 months • a 75 per cent reimbursement for the purchase of annual travel tickets for travel outside the TfL network • membership of the TfL final salary pension scheme • health club and gym discounts and optional private medical benefit.

The Bond Street team is sociable, frequently organising office events, such as the 2012 Bridges Relay (2.3 mile relay race with teams Kathryn Gray Quantity Surveying Graduate of four – 28 staff from our office ran this year). I am also involved in wider LU events Joined: September 2009 and was recently asked to present on behalf Current Role: Assistant of the team at the June LU Crossrail and Commercial Manager Stations Forum (quarterly event attended by about 500 people) which was nerve Transport for London is going through a wracking, but enabled me to practice my period of major development. The chance to be involved with Crossrail, the 2012 presentation skills and promote the team’s Olympics and the redevelopment of some work with graduates across the directorate. of London’s most well known places was Recently, I spent a week at The University too good to miss. of Warwick, attending the British Tunnelling From the beginning of my career with Society Design and Construction Course. TfL, I have been involved in a variety of This was a week long residential course, exciting projects, including working with covering all aspects of underground the Stratford Station Upgrade team, to tunnel project management, design and refurbish the Olympic underground station construction, attended mainly by Civil and install step-free access ready for the Engineers, but there were other construction Paralympics. This included reporting to professionals too, from Project Managers to and attending meetings with the Olympic programmers. This will be extremely useful Development Authority and other key when the tunnelling works commence at stakeholders (Network Rail, DLR and Bond Street shortly and I’m involved in Westfield Shopping Centre) who are monitoring and assessing the costs and carrying out works at the station. any changes. Since January 2011, I’ve been working on the Bond Street Station Upgrade. The One of the most fantastic elements of project is to build a new ticket hall, relieve the scheme is the career development station congestion and improve access. and training opportunities which are We are also constructing a link tunnel to on offer. There is plenty of support and the new Crossrail ticket hall and as part of encouragement to undertake flexible the construction works have demolished an business courses, network with other office on Oxford Street, which will be rebuilt peers and outstanding support with once the works are complete. The works working towards RICS chartered status. are complex, involving the protection and relocation of utilities in busy Oxford Street Transport for London is unique in itself and tunnelling underneath listed buildings. because it offers such a huge variety of high-

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I have also set up a framework agreement for design/architectural services with the Stations Development Team. This has given me tendering and procurement experience (external to the team and my full-time role) to fulfil the requirements of the RICS chartership training.

profile, public projects. It’s great travelling to work, knowing how the underground signals and trains operate, understanding station announcements and, more importantly, appreciating the benefits of your own hard work and how this improves our customers’ travelling experience.

BSc (Hons) Surveying & Mapping Science BSc (Hons) Geographic Information Science Technology

Amongst the many members of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is a group of professionals involved in the science and study of spatially related information. They are particularly concerned with the collection, manipulation and presentation of the natural, social and economic geography of the natural and built environments. These RICS accredited degree courses are developing the next generation of these professionals. Highlights of the courses are: • High levels of outdoor and indoor practical work to support lectures • Residential fieldcourses • Excellent links to employers including an annual careers fair

Technology plays a key role in Surveying and GIS, from global satellite positioning, to millimetreaccuracy laser measurement. Our equipment pool includes the very latest industry-standard hardware and students use the kit throughout their studies. IT has a key role alongside field equipment and our students have excellent access to industry-standard software. “We have access to our own Geo-lab which offers excellent and exclusive computing facilities whenever we need,” says Nathalie from the Surveying and Mapping Science degree. If you are looking for a degree course that opens the door to a professional career, working with cutting-edge technology, at a University with a worldwide reputation for its research, teaching and student experience, these are the courses for you.

“ Newcastle is always one of the universities we look to when we need graduate surveyors.” NCS Survey, Aberdeen

“ We employ two graduates from the Newcastle Surveying and Mapping Science course, both of whom are excellent employees with a great future with us. We have recently contacted Newcastle University to recruit a new member of staff.” SCCS Survey, Cambridgeshire

“ I started on a different degree but decided to change to Surveying and Mapping Science. There is a lot more variation now, for example there are a number of computer-based and outdoor practicals alongside lectures.” James, Surveying and Mapping Science

• Opportunities for sponsorship and placements • Excellent staff:student ratio – our students really like our small class sizes Graduates from these courses enjoy an exceptional employment rate. Tom Bramald who leads the careers support for the students explains, “This year we have had advertised more jobs than we have students. We have worked with companies not just in the UK but as far Vicky, Geographic Information Science as the USA and Australia and some

“ The fieldtrips are brilliant fun and really consolidate the theory which you learn.”

of them are already asking how they can contact our graduates in 12 months time.” Our teaching staff are closely linked to industry too. Peter, a Surveying and Mapping student says, “Lecturers are constantly referring to relevant industry-related projects that they are involved in.”

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Aiming for gold Laura Kaufman Chartered Valuation Surveyor DTZ London

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I probably enjoy the social side of surveying the most. There is always an opportunity to network and meet new people within the industry.

What does your role involve?

Tell me about the benefits of becoming chartered

I currently work within the Valuation Department at DTZ. My role involves carrying out inspections, measuring and valuing properties across the South East of England and occasionally across Northern Europe. I am lucky enough to work within a department that performs valuations of various different asset classes from offices to retail, to industrial and development sites. I undertake valuations for a number of purposes such as for accounts, purchase or loan security.

Achieving my chartered status has not only allowed me to use the coveted MRICS designation, but has also offered me the opportunity to undertake a role which offers greater responsibility and progress with my career. RICS is a worldwide recognised professional qualification which allows me to progress through my career by allowing me to work directly with clients and build up relationships, whilst working on complex projects that command a high level of responsibility.

What do you enjoy most about your career in surveying?

What has been a career highlight/most interesting project so far?

Surveying offers me the opportunity to undertake a diverse range of tasks with the ability to spend time out and about inspecting properties and meeting clients. I probably enjoy the social side of surveying the most. There is always an opportunity to network and meet new people within the industry.

What did it feel like to pass your APC and be awarded RICS membership? Passing my APC on my first attempt is an amazing achievement and I felt absolutely elated to be awarded RICS membership and recently received my diploma from the RICS President at RICS Headquarters in Parliament Square. I am also thrilled to have received ‘Outstanding Status’ from my RICS assessor panel for my APC performance.

In my early career, I was fortunate enough to undertake a placement working in Prague, Czech Republic for one year, with six months of those being within DTZ’s Prague office. This was not only a great learning experience but offered me an insight into working within a different culture in a country which I had not visited before. Furthermore, the experience aided me in securing a position on the Graduate scheme at DTZ’s London office.

DTZ is part of UGL Services, which is one of the world’s largest property services firms, encompassing best-in-class advisory, brokerage and management solutions to occupiers and investors worldwide. Our full service offering is provided through 27,000 employees in 217 offices in 45 countries and delivered with exceptional service quality. Our clients benefit from a global platform which extends through Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas. DTZ recognise that our success depends upon our people, and that’s why we provide outstanding APC training for our graduates where they gain substantial experience in leading edge projects with highly prestigious clients. We are the premier source of research on real estate markets worldwide. If you want to become a chartered surveyor in commercial property, planning and development, a building surveyor or a property consultant, DTZ offers you a globally recognised professional development programme tailored to your career path. If you are an ambitious and bright graduate, we promise to invest time, expense and effort into getting the best out of you.

What does the RICS qualification mean to you? It gives me a professional qualification which is recognised worldwide. It is also a culmination of all the hard work which I have undertaken over the last five and a half years, four of those being at University.

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School of Surveying & Planning

Gardiner & Theobald MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO OUR CITIES AND YOUR CAREER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS IN: PLANNING BUILDING SURVEYING SUSTAINABILITY URBAN DESIGN QUANTITY SURVEYING AND REAL ESTATE

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Kingston Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School of Surveying & Planning runs a comprehensive range of evening classes, held at London venues, covering the key subjects of the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). Visit: www.kingston.ac.uk/apc

Telephone: 020 8417 7107 Email: designpostgrad@kingston.ac.uk www.fada.kingston.ac.uk

Ask any graduate at G&T and they will tell you the most enjoyable part of their career is being given the chance to work on some of the most high profile projects in the built environment.

Our graduates get involved from day one and, as a leading independent construction and property consultancy, this means working on the most exciting buildings for the most well-known organisations around the world. We have high expectations of our graduates but we have a lot to offer in return. Once on board, they join our industry recognised Graduate Development Scheme which enables qualification in the minimum time of two years and our pass rate for the APC is consistently well above the national average. Drawing on years of experience our mentors provide support and advice to ensure that they are equipped with the confidence, experience and knowledge to pass their APC first time.

Training and development is our focus at G&T and we believe in lifelong learning. We offer a range of personal development courses for every career stage. We support the next generation of surveyors by giving them maximum exposure within the industry through networking and professional memberships. We also have a vibrant social scene with a range of sports and social activities to take part in. We welcome graduates who want to make a difference within the organisation. We are looking for people with drive and ambition that want to make their mark and who will one day be our future business leaders.

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Directory listings These are just some of the companies and universities where you can gain a qualification in surveying – get in touch to find out more.

Gardiner & Theobald Reach your full potential and join one of the world’s leading independent construction and property consultancies. With a nationally recognised graduate development scheme and an APC pass rate well above the national average there is no better place to start your career than with G&T. For more information visit www.gardiner.com

University of Brighton The University of Brighton’s career-focused degrees offer excellent teaching, a highly supportive learning environment and placement opportunities with prestigious employers. Our RICS-accredited courses include undergraduate degrees in Building Surveying and Project Management for Construction and postgraduate degrees in Facilities Management, Project Management for Construction, and Construction Management. www.brighton.ac.uk/built-environment

CEM The College of Estate Management is the leading provider of supported distance learning for real estate and construction professionals, and offers almost every property-related topic at diploma, undergraduate and post-graduate level. Courses are taught via distance learning so you can learn when, where, and how you wish without interrupting your career. Awards are made by The College of Estate Management, the University of Reading or the Open University and many are accredited by RICS, CIOB or other professional bodies. www.cem.ac.uk

Coventry University The Faculty of Engineering and Computing is leading technical learning and innovation through advanced research, developing business lead specialists and solutions for today and tomorrow. Offering a wide range of courses from Hons Degrees in Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management, to Building Surveying. For more information about what we offer visit www.coventry.ac.uk/engineeringandcomputing 32

DTZ DTZ is part of UGL Services, which is one of the world’s largest property services firms, encompassing best-in-class advisory, brokerage and management solutions to occupiers and investors worldwide. Our full service offering is provided through 27 000 employees in 217 offices in 45 countries and delivered with exceptional service quality. Our clients benefit from a global platform which extends through Europe, the Middle East, Asia Pacific and the Americas. We offer you a globally recognised professional development programme tailored to your career path. We provide outstanding APC training for our graduates and promise to invest time, expense and effort into getting the best out of you. www.dtz.com/graduates

EC Harris EC Harris is a leading international consultancy that advises clients how to make the most from their investment and expenditure in built assets. The EC Harris vision is simply to be leaders in the built asset consultancy field, while generating value for our clients and the community. Our people are vital to achieving this, so we ensure each of our 3 000 employees has all the support they need to reach their potential. We’re fully committed to helping you make the most of your career – we have an industry-leading graduate programme, not to mention work experience, summer placement and gap year opportunities. To find out more and to apply, visit www.echarrisjobs.com/graduates

Glasgow Caledonian University The School of Engineering & Built Environment offers a wide range of professionally recognised courses that will enhance your skills and increase your employability. Its portfolio of RICS-accredited programmes includes BSc and MSc in the following areas: Building Surveying, Construction Management, Environmental Management, Property Management & Valuation, Quantity Surveying, International Project Management, Real Estate Management and Construction Economics. www.gcu.ac.uk/ebe

Gleeds Gleeds is a world class management and construction consultancy with over 125 years’ experience. Working for Gleeds is more than just a job – it is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge construction projects as a team and to enjoy the associated benefits. We offer a structured APC programme, as well as extensive on-the-job coaching and mentoring from senior professionals. Through our highly acclaimed Training Academy, you can learn management skills, personal skills and additional technical skills. Our achievement of the Investors in People Gold award recognises the hard work that everyone at Gleeds puts into delivering industry-leading construction consultancy all over the world. www.gleeds.com

Harper Adams University College Harper Adams University College is the leading institution for higher education in the land-based industries. Degree courses accredited by RICS are offered in the areas of rural enterprise, land management and rural property management. The inclusion of a placement year, RICS accreditation and an industry recognised Harper Adams qualification has led to 100% graduate employability, in this sector. www.harper-adams.ac.uk/rural

University of Reading Real Estate & Planning at the University of Reading enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence in both teaching and research. We are consistently ranked in the top three positions in all major league tables and the US-based Urban Land Institute ranks us as the leading Real Estate centre in Europe. We maintain the highest standards of teaching and research and offer a wide range of specialisms. www.reading.ac.uk/rep

Heriot-Watt University The School of the Built Environment at Heriot-Watt University is one of the UK’s leading institutions for multidisciplinary research and teaching in the built environment. We offer three undergraduate and seven postgraduate RICS-accredited degree programmes to study. Our MSc degrees can be studied full or part time at our Edinburgh campus or via flexible attendance free online distance learning. Our links with industry and employers ensure that our graduates go onto successful and rewarding careers. www.sbe.hw.ac.uk 33

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Kingston University Kingston University, London, offers a world of opportunities at the award-winning School of Surveying & Planning. With an excellent London location and more than 100 years of delivering higher education, our RICS-accredited programme, ranging from the art market to real estate, quantity surveying, building surveying and conservation, offers opportunities to students in whichever aspect of the built environment and property they are interested. We offer programmes at undergraduate, postgraduate (conversion and mid-career) and research degree levels. www.kingston.ac.uk/surveying

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Newcastle University Newcastle University offers the only RICS-accredited Surveying & Mapping and GIS degrees in the UK. Based in the heart of a city renowned for its culture, nightlife, and hospitality, the courses feature high levels of practical and field work, and enjoy excellent links to employers around the world. www.ncl.ac.uk

Nottingham Trent University Lambert Smith Hampton Lambert Smith Hampton’s first-rate RICS approved development programme equips graduates with the technical and business skills needed for APC success and a successful career at LSH. Graduates are expected to make a real contribution and are given increasing autonomy, client contact and challenging work. For more information, email graduaterecruitment@lsh.co.uk www.lsh.co.uk

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) offers a broad portfolio of courses which are industry focused and professionally accredited. With the student experience at the core of our thinking, our courses maximise the benefits from our strong partnerships with industry, future employers and professional bodies. Our academics have extensive links with the industry sectors alongside experience in practice. www.ntu.ac.uk/adbe

University of Portsmouth The University of Portsmouth offers two RICS undergraduate programmes; BSc (Hons) Property Development and BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying, both of which are three-year, full-time courses. For graduates looking for a career in surveying we offer Masters study in: MSc Property Development, MSc Quantity Surveying, MSc Historic Building Conservation and MSc Coastal and Marine Resource. Each postgraduate course provides RICS accreditation and can be studied as a one-year full-time course or in part-time mode over two years. www.port.ac.uk/technology

Royal Agricultural College The Royal Agricultural College has a long-standing global reputation in land and property education. Its School of Real Estate and Land management offers RICS-accredited degrees for rural and urban applicants at undergraduate and postgraduate level, placing academic excellence, employability and employer engagement at the heart of the curriculum. www.rac.ac.uk

Sheffield Hallam University At Sheffield Hallam University, you graduate with the practical skills and industry knowledge employers are looking for. Our courses combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience. And several of our courses are accredited by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, the Chartered Institute of Building and the Association of Building Engineers. www.shu.ac.uk/built

Transport for London Transport for London has a huge part to play in making London what it is. The Tube, the trains, the buses, the river, the roads, the trams, the DLR, the taxis, the cycle lanes – we’re responsible for virtually every mode of transport in the city. We’re an organisation with a huge duty to the public, but at the same time we’re a business that’s run with a keen commercial focus. We want to innovate and improve constantly, against the backdrop of challenging economic circumstances – and we aim to lead the world in what we do. www.tfl.gov.uk/graduates

Savills Mott MacDonald Mott MacDonald is a global £1 billion employee-owned management, engineering and development consultancy. The innovation and quality delivered on our projects and the creativity and commitment shown by our people has won us prestigious awards including ‘Quantity Surveyor of the Year’ at the 2012 Construction News Awards which was recently won by our specialist construction economics business, Franklin + Andrews. www.careers.mottmac.com/graduate

Oxford Brookes University Oxford Brookes University’s Faculty of Technology, Design and Environment has an international reputation for excellence and innovation and an ambitious desire to be recognised as one of the most exciting places to study in the world. It offers a wide range of RICS-accredited courses, consistently ranked as outstanding, in planning, environment, urban design, historic conservation, tourism, development, real estate, construction, and other related fields. www.tde.brookes.ac.uk

Savills passionately believe its graduates are future leaders, and makes a huge investment in them. Graduates work on their own projects from day one with expert professionals from whom they can learn and seek advice. Individual achievement is rewarded and Savills looks for bold graduates with entrepreneurial flair. Graduates choose experience in up to six departments – even between different APC pathways – giving them maximum business exposure and great networking opportunities. More than half of Savills graduate vacancies are for positions outside London in exciting locations around the UK. www.savills.com/graduates

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Oxford Brookes University The Department of Real Estate and Construction at Oxford Brookes University is one of the largest multi-disciplinary departments of its kind in the UK.

The Department has offered programmes in real estate and construction for more than four decades. It has an outstanding reputation for the quality of its teaching and is developing international recognition as a centre of excellence in research. The department offers a range of programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels that are consistently ranked as excellent in both student surveys and independent quality assessments. The aim is to prepare students for long-lasting and rewarding careers in the real estate, construction and related industries and graduates from the department are highly sought after both nationally and internationally.

What do you think of your course?

Charl van der Merwe studied MSc Project Management in the Built Environment with the Department of Real Estate and Construction.

The Problem-Based-Learning (PBL) approach used provides more than just teaching. You are challenged by PBL and this leads to sustainable learning that I can build on continuously.

The department has developed strong links with industry throughout the real estate and construction sectors and engages leading international industry figures in its programmes. Teaching is underpinned by strong research activity and all academic staff are involved in research and/or professional/ commercial consultancy work.

The Department of Planning at Oxford Brookes University is one of the largest and most diverse of its kind in Europe.

Department of Real Estate and Construction RICS accredited courses are as follows: • International Real Estate MSc / PGDip / PGCert • Project Management in the Built Environment MSc / PGDip / PGCert

More than 400 students engage in a wide range of research topics in our undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree programmes. The department is widely recognised as a leading educator in planning, environment, urban design, historic conservation, tourism and development. It performs an important role in research and consultancy, with clients and projects covering subjects from local concerns to multi-national organisations, government and industry. The Department is about much more than just ‘planning’, and includes a variety of topics related to the development and management of land and landscape.

Department of Planning RICS accredited courses are as follows: • Environmental Assessment and Management MSc • Historic Conservation MSc / PGDip / PGCert • Spatial Planning MSc / PGDip • Urban Design MA / PG Dip / PG Cert • Urban Planning: Developing and Transitional Regions MSc / PGDip / PGCert.

• Real Estate Management MSc / PGDip / PGCert.

What are your plans for when you’ve completed your course? My vision is to connect the specialities of the commercial built environment with the innovation and needs of developing countries and humanitarian work. I would like to start a ‘not-for-profit’ business unit in a global leader in construction.

What made you choose Oxford Brookes University?

What are the best aspects of studying at Brookes?

The option to study a range of modules enabled me to specialise and experts in the environmental management field teach on the course. Some of the books that I was reading when I was thinking of applying were written by staff who teach on the course, so that was an added attraction!

Oxford Brookes has a modern approach to learning. The environment is a relaxed and friendly one, but one that is also conducive to innovative and high standards of work. The course attracts students from a wide variety of countries which creates a diverse range of opinions, inputs, and valuable insights.

Mary Tomlinson studied MSc Environmental Assessment and Management with the Department of Planning.

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RICS matrics RICS matrics provides a great social network for young surveyors to make contacts, meet their peers and gain knowledge from the industry. Matrics membership is free to all students, trainees and newly qualified surveyors with less than 10 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; post qualification experience. As an RICS matrics member, you might find yourself making friends at a sports or charity event one month, attending an elegant ball the next, or organising a study support group to help you and other members through the APC.

What route to membership did you take? I took the non cognate route to membership and I found the RICS matrics lectures and seminars to be a great help to further my understanding of 38 the key RICS competencies.

Project Manager, Turner & Townsend.

RICS matrics is the young networking organisation for RICS.

Four key aims of RICS matrics Promotion of surveying as a career RICS matrics members act as volunteers to support careers activities within schools and universities. Recruiting students Students can benefit from mentoring schemes, access to literature, support forums and university visits from qualified surveyors.

Tell us about your involvement with RICS matrics? I have been involved with RICS matrics now for the last four years and it has been an exciting, stimulating and educational experience.

MSc Construction Management.

Supporting others Throughout your APC RICS matrics can help you to stop feeling stressed and alone as you strive for your professional qualification. Members have access to online forums and literature, and can share experiences with other trainees through self-help groups and one-toone sessions.

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What were the seminars like? The seminars were great and offered me the opportunity to network and form friendships with other members who were at a similar stage of the APC process. This allowed me to compare and contrast our experiences as well as learn from members who had passed their APC.

The RICS matrics social events are great fun with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The sports and social events provided me with an opportunity to talk and mingle with a range of professionals from various disciplines within the construction industry.

How did it feel to become chartered? Since I have become chartered, I have become more involved in RICS matrics London and was surprised at how easy it was to get involved. I am part

The School also offer a wide range of CPD training programmes available to companies and individuals wishing to improve their skills and progress in their industry. To find out about our variety of study options including full time, part time, distance and blended learning, visit www.gcu.ac.uk/ebe or email schoolebe@gcu.ac.uk

of the Student Liaison and University Partnership team who visit universities and explain what RICS matrics is all about. This has developed and improved my ability to speak in public whilst also allowing me the opportunity to give something back to the industry. I have found RICS matrics London vibrant, relevant, warm and flexible. My involvement with matrics has enabled me to feel an integral part of RICS. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m thoroughly enjoying the experience; I wish I had become involved sooner!

Leading to a range of specialist jobs, the School of Engineering & Built Environment at GCU delivers highly respected, professionally accredited courses led by leading UK Academics including: - BSc & MSc Construction Management - BSc & MSc Quantity Surveying - BSc Building Surveying - BSc Environmental Management - BSc Property Management & Valuation - MSc International Project Management

Career progression RICS matrics is a great way to get ahead. Networking and skills development activities provide useful opportunities to swap information, ideas and experiences, and could even lead to your next job or contract.

What are the RICS matrics social events like?

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Nottingham Trent University The School of Architecture, Undergraduate courses Design and the Built BSc Building Surveying Environment at NTU has BSc Planning and Development a strong reputation for BSc Property Finance and Investment providing challenging, BSc Quantity Surveying and Construction Commercial Management focused courses and BSc Real Estate has excellent links with All these courses: industry and RICS. • are RICS accredited • offer the opportunity for a one year work placement • offer an international field trip • provide a hands-on, practical approach to learning. NTU is top in the UK for the number of undergraduate students on year-long placements from Planning related courses*. *HESA data 2010/11.

Postgraduate courses MSc Building Surveying MSc International Real Estate Investment and Finance MSc Planning and Development MSc Real Estate MSc Quantity Surveying

Find out more.... w ntu.ac.uk/surveying t 0115 848 2572 e adbe.pg-queries@ntu.ac.uk

These are fast-track conversion courses for graduates from disciplines unrelated to construction and real estate. The courses offer: • RICS accreditation • an international field trip • internship opportunities • full and part-time study options.

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We also offer RICS accredited courses in MSc Construction Management and MSc Project Management (Construction). Postgraduate internship In response to industry demand for graduates with work experience NTU recently introduced an option to complete an internship rather than a dissertation. Last year students secured internships in a wide range of companies including Land Securities, as well as Jones Lang LaSalle and the Barratts Group. Industry mentors Our mentor scheme was launched in 2011 for postgraduate and final year undergraduate students. Mentors have joined to offer advice and support from a range of companies including DTZ, Knight Frank, Colliers CRE, Gerald Eve, Capita Symonds and The National Trust. 94% of our graduates from full-time undergraduate courses and 95% of our graduates from postgraduate courses are employed or engaged in further study six months after leaving**. **Of those available for work, HESA survey 2009/10.

WORLDWIDE GRADUATE OPPORTUNITIES EXCELLENT TRAINING & APC SUPPORT

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College of Estate Management CEM is the leading provider of supported distance learning for real estate and construction professionals.

Anil Singh Rana MRICS Project Manager Enfield Homes London

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Since becoming a full member of RICS, there has been a marked change in my career and job prospects.

What is your role and what does it involve?

What is the highlight of your career to date?

I am a Project Manager working for Enfield Homes, and responsible for delivering Decent Homes works up to a value of £10m. My role involves both project management and technical tasks and having a building surveying pedigree has undoubtedly provided me with the soft and hard skills required to deliver these complex projects.

Unquestionably, passing my degree with a first class honours and my APC first time was no mean feat, all self-financed. I am also hoping to complete my MSc in Construction Project Management (RICS) at University of Westminster in September this year.

Tell us about your career journey so far? Since becoming a full member of the RICS, there has been a marked change in my career and job prospects. Following my journey at NPS London as a Senior Building Surveyor working on major school projects, I worked as a Design/Project Coordinator for Hunters based on site working with Main Contractor Mulalley in partnership with Hackney Homes on major retrofitting works and communal district heating on 1960s high-rise buildings. I gained an array of core skills and had extensive involvement with bringing the supply chain together for procuring and delivering the works within the required timescale providing me with a good insight on the main contracting both on the technical and management domains. 42

Although we are an independent organisation, we have a close relationship with The University of Reading, which validates our BSc and MSc programmes, and with The Open University, which validates our MBA programme. Our courses are accredited by a range of professional bodies, including RICS, CIOB and BIFM, and provide established routes to membership. All programmes are taught by supported distance learning. Rather than attending lectures or classes, you’ll use our state-ofthe art online learning environment. This means you can study when, where and how you want without interrupting your career.

What do you enjoy most about your career in surveying?

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I enjoy meeting people from all walks of life, my passion for surveying, my contribution to the built environment directly or indirectly and last but no means least helping APC candidates for their RICS chartership and young people via the Chartered Surveyors Training Trust (CSTT).

What does the RICS qualification mean to you? RICS is indeed a very important qualification for me. Since day one of my career in surveying i.e 10 years ago, I always wanted to become a member of the RICS as it truly reflects property and construction professionals with the highest level of technical and project management expertise globally.

We have been playing a key role in the property world for over 90 years. At any one time we have over 4000 students from more than 100 countries studying with us. Our programmes range from Diplomas to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. All programmes are of the highest quality in terms of academic content and online delivery, offering flexibility and value for money in today’s competitive environment.

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The skills and understanding I developed through the MBA resulted in three job offers in two months. I firmly believe the MBA assisted me with securing the Brent Council appointment, which started one month after my formal graduation.

Sarah Chaudhry, MBA in Construction and Real Estate (now MBA in Real Estate and Construction Management)

Courses •B CSC Diploma in Shopping Centre Management • Diploma in Construction Practice • Diploma in Surveying Practice •B Sc(Hons) Building Services Quantity Surveying • BSc(Hons) Building Surveying • BSc(Hons) Construction Management • BSc(Hons) Estate Management • BSc(Hons) Property Management • BSc(Hons) Quantity Surveying • Postgraduate Diploma in Adjudication • Postgraduate Diploma in Arbitration • RICS PGDip in Project Management •P GDip/MSc Conservation of the Historic Environment • PGDip/MSc Facilities Management • PGDip/MSc Property Investment •P GDip/MSc Surveying (Graduate Development Programme) • MSc Real Estate •M BA Real Estate and Construction Management •R ICS Professional Membership – APC Adaptation Route 1

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Undergraduate study

Students have the prospect of meaningful, interesting and well-paid employment after their studies. The majority will join a profession that shapes our future, in terms of the property we provide, where we live and work, and how we travel. In a world where environmental issues are becoming our utmost concern, our students will be equipped to influence change in their respective field.

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“Passing the APC and obtaining the MRICS designation represents a significant milestone in anyone’s career. RICS is a qualification that is respected globally both inside and outside of the industry.”

Our School of Civil Engineering & Surveying is one of the longestestablished providers of professionally accredited property and surveying education in the UK. Being located in the award-winning Portland Building the school offers students access to outstanding facilities, resources and expertise.

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With a long history of offering accredited courses, the School of Civil Engineering & Surveying will celebrate its 40th anniversary of RICS recognition this year.

University of Portsmouth

University Profile

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Tom Southall MRICS, Chartered Quantity Surveyor, EC Harris

Our full-time, three-year courses enable students from all academic disciplines to study towards a career as a chartered surveyor: • BSc (Hons) Property Development • BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying.

Postgraduate study

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For non-cognate and cognate graduates, we offer one-year full-time or two-year part-time Masters courses: • • • •

MSc Property Development MSc Quantity Surveying MSc Historic Building Conservation (School of Architecture) MSc Coastal and Marine Resource Management (Department of Geography).

Add weight to your CV with a highly respected qualification

Chartered status – the benefits at a glance ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

To find out how you can become chartered contact us today on 02476 868 555 or at graduate@rics.org

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here AMBITION meets OPPORTUNITY

OVER 14,000 STAFF

MOTT MACDONALD LISTED IN SUNDAY TIMES BEST BIG COMPANIES TO WORK FOR 6 YEARS IN A ROW

Jakpovi Igharha MRICS Quantity Surveyor /Managing Estimator EC Harris LLP Hillingdon

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It is a dream come true and I am very proud of the achievement and grateful to be a chartered member of RICS.

What does your role involve?

What did it feel like to become chartered?

I am a Quantity Surveyor/Managing Estimator at EC Harris. My role involves Cost management, negotiation, dispute resolutions witness statement preparations and working with the client’s solicitors on other legal issues.

It is a dream come true and I am very proud of the achievement and grateful to be a chartered member of RICS. My advice to anyone taking the APC is to persevere and not give up on the process, because it is worth the effort.

I am involved in measurement/quantification process with the appointed contractor and defend the agreed civil and structural quantities and assumptions before the client’s auditors.

What is the best thing about your career in surveying?

I also Chair commercial monthly meetings and facilitation of risk management workshops and advising on pre and post contract commercial duties and contract administration (e.g. compensation events). 46

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The challenges, exposure, wealth of knowledge involved and the meeting of other professionals and clients.

What does RICS mean to you? It means having a master key to many professional opportunities out there.

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Behind every great company, there are great people. There are plenty of opportunities to make the most of your career and develop your skills

James Gallagher Graduate Quantity Surveyor

We are able to gain experience in different departments, which enhances our knowledge and skills in a variety of professional areas. Our supervisors and counsellors are available to offer us valuable advice

Christine Wong Graduate Facility Manager

A company where professional development feels authentic and valued, rather than a tick in the box exercise

Will Nixon Graduate Management Consultant