Become a surveyor
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Are you ready to launch an exciting career that makes a real and tangible difference to people around the world every day? Surveying is core to the places we choose to live, work and play. Imagine the opportunity to design smart cities, sustainable buildings, and ensure communities thrive. Surveying does all that and more.
With opportunities to earn a great salary, work at home or overseas and with over 100 types of roles across the built and natural environment on offer, surveying is a career of endless possibilities. Become part of our community and find out more here at RICS.
Email us at careers@rics.org or use the contact form at the bottom of the page
Explore careers with video of practising surveyors
Watch practising surveyors share advice and information to inspire your career.
How much could you earn?
Your wage as a surveyor will depend on factors such as your qualifications, level of experience, location, employer, the sector you work in and your specialism. However, according to Glassdoor the average surveyor salary in the UK is around £40,000, while the average graduate surveyor salary is almost £30,000, and around £24,000 for the average trainee (a trainee being someone enrolled on a route to becoming chartered).
According to the RICS 2019 Rewards and Attitudes Survey, member professionals earned a base salary 38% higher than those who were not chartered.
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Surveying career guides for students
School students' guide
Our school students' guide is a perfect introduction to surveying in the land, property, built environment and construction sectors, and explains why a surveying career could be a good option for you.
University students' guide
Our guide for university students provides more in-depth information about a surveying career, including all the different surveying specialisms and how to become a chartered surveyor.
Resources for teachers
Our teacher resources can be used by schools to meet the Gatsby Benchmarks for learning from the labour market and linking the curriculum to careers.
To help meet Gatsby Benchmarks 2 and 4 relating to employer interactions, we’ve created lesson plans you can use to develop slide presentations that help educate your pupils about careers in surveying and the skills required in this innovative sector.
“Very good presentation, Carolina was engaging with the students and well prepared. Her own career path was a useful insight and students came away much more interested in a career in surveying as a result.”
Sean Szerezla
Head of Geography Guru Nanak Sikh Academy
Megacity: A Fun and Educational Adventure!
Jump into Megacity and discover what it takes to be a surveyor! As you progress through the game, you'll get a sneak peek into the different specialisations within the surveying profession. Are you ready to map out your future? Play Megacity now and start your journey towards becoming a professional surveyor!
The UK Careers Fair
We’re looking for the next generation of Rural Practice Chartered Surveyors to help us plan life-changing projects such as upgrading our varied mix of energy infrastructure sites, managing rural assets and playing a critical role in the delivery of high-speed rail network.
Contact form
If you are looking for further information or support, please contact us by completing the form below, and someone will get back to you within two working days.
