Surveyor

Are you thinking about a career as a Residential Valuation Surveyor..

Are you looking for a lucrative job opportunity..

Are you looking for opportunities to become a self-employed consultant..

What will the job entail

Your role will be varied, as you will spend much of your working day inspecting, measuring, evaluating and putting together reports for your clients on a wide range of residential properties. Most of the positions are home or office-based, making this first choice for any career-minded individuals wishing to combine their technical, professional and people skills.

This is a high-status professional career choice that suits those wishing to be employed or to go freelance and attracts large numbers of career-changers wanting to take a new direction

What are the entry and qualification requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for the Diploma in Home Inspection (DipHI), which is the foundation qualification that will lead to a career as a residential valuation surveyor. A simple bolt-on module known as the Valuation for Secured Lending Module is all you will need to add to your Dip HI to enable you to enter the world of valuation surveying.

The starting point to becoming a residential valuation surveyor and the length of time this will take, will depend on whether you already have relevant experience/qualifications in residential property surveying or construction technology and processes.

Training is open to anyone wanting a change of career, providing they are capable of gaining the necessary skills and knowledge.

The Dip HI is a level 4 qualification, similar to a BTEC HND or foundation degree, so if you are considering a change of career you will need to be confident in your ability to study at this level.

To become a home inspector you must demonstrate that you have all the skills and knowledge needed to do the job. These are set out in the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Home Inspectors. The NOS have been developed by Asset Skills, the Sector Skills Council responsible for property services and housing.

As a qualified residential valuation surveyor, you should:

* have a thorough knowledge of construction and surveying methods and Building Regulations
* be able to recognise the extent and urgency of construction defects
* be able to take precise measurements and accurately record inspection details in writing and electronically
* excellent oral and written communication skills
* analytical skills
* the ability to work as part of a team, and to develop and maintain working relationships and contacts with other professionals
* market awareness
* good numerical skills.
* work to high standards of ethics
* be able to work methodically and consistently have excellent communication and negotiating skills
* treat all information in accordance with confidentiality and data protection requirements
* have a polite, tactful and professional manner.

What is the best way to qualify

Our fast track training courses ensure that you are up and running very quickly. Successful candidates are through our training courses in around 12-15 months, dependent upon how well you progress.
For more information on booking a place on our training courses

An alternative for some new entrants is to gain a degree accredited by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), which allows them to become professionally qualified (chartered), although general practice surveyors may work as chartered or technical surveyors. (Tech RICS). This process will take around 5 years to complete and is a much slower pathway into the valuation and surveying industry than the Modular Dip HI /Valuation for Secured Lending route..

What are the rewards and the risks

As a residential valuation surveyor there is no such thing as an average day and you will not find yourself stuck behind a desk day-in day-out. One of the most exciting and financially rewarding professions around, this career offers flexibility and opportunities to work throughout England and Wales.

Demand for qualified Residential Valuation Surveyors has increased year-in year-out making the provision of valuations and surveys one of the UKâ€^TMs fastest growing sectors and a financially, professionally and personally rewarding career.

Most qualified Residential Valuation Surveyors work for large (corporate) surveying companies and work on a salary plus bonus system.

As a fully qualified Residential Valuation Surveyor your services will be in high demand and you can expect to earn a competitive salary of around £30,000 basic with an additional realistic earning potential to earn over £60,000 on target earnings per annum.

The route to becoming a qualified Residential Valuation Surveyor is fairly straightforward, but it is an area you need to research carefully and preparing a suitable business plan is vital.

Embarking on this new career also requires you to set aside a significant amount of personal time as well as making a reasonable financial investment.

There may be routes to sponsorship for the bolt-on Valuation for Secured Lending component of the qualification. For more information, please visit our contact page.

How do I get started

If you are currently contemplating a career change, or perhaps are curious as to what your skills are worth in the current property services climate, then our team of dedicated Personal Development Advisors is on hand to offer genuine, impartial careers advice for any self-motivated individual looking to make their mark within this exciting and dynamic growth industry.

How can property-careers .com help me

We can teach you all the skills needed to help you to become a high earning Residential Valuation Surveyor.

We have designed a specific range of products and services aimed at helping you take control and manage your own career and personal development. Not only can we train you, but we also provide, free of charge, a customized job-search where we will carry out an in-depth assessment of your needs, review your CV, and provide tailored job-search advice. 

Once you have qualified, our objective is to help and advise you in making the right decisions about your next steps and to offer confidential advice about the most appropriate route for you. We can even provide opportunities for direct career placements as soon as you qualify.

To find out about the routes to sponsorship for the bolt-on Valuation for Secured Lending component of the qualification, please visit our contact page.

So, in a nutshell, Property-Careers .com can offer you a career development path in a growth industry with excellent future prospects as well as opportunities for work.

For more information, please please visit our contact page.

Where else could this new career take me

Because the Home Inspector qualification is a portable, foundation qualification it provides a stepping stone to a whole new career path. So, what happens after you have passed your Diploma in Home Inspection qualification?

• Who would you prefer to work for after passing your qualification?

• Would you like to take a further step into Chartered Surveying?

For more information on any of these career options please register your interest with us.