We recognise that achieving gender parity in the surveying profession remains a significant challenge. Currently, women represent only 20% of RICS members globally, with only 5% achieving Fellowship status. Despite ongoing efforts and insight reporting highlighting the barriers women face in the surveying profession, persistent challenges continue to stifle their retention, development and progression through the highest leadership levels.
A critical culture shift is essential. By fostering more inclusive employment practices and equitable pay, development and promotion processes, we can better attract, retain, and advance women within the surveying profession.
The event on advancing inclusion for women surveyors took place at RICS HQ in London. Former RICS President Clement Lau opened the event, followed by RICS’ Head of Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Sybil Taunton who spoke on progress made and priorities moving forward. Ros Goode delivered results from a survey, and Samantha McClary led a fantastic panel discussion with Simon Carter, Sasha Covington, Ally Reid MRICS and Zoe Baker AssocRICS.