General practice surveyor

General practice surveyors are involved in the management, valuation, buying, selling and development of land and property.


Typical Salary

£22,000 – £48,000

per year

Working Hours

38–40

hours per week

Career Area

Chartered surveyors

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Day-to-day tasks

In this role you could:

  • negotiate deals for buying, selling and renting property
  •  act as an agent, buying and selling property and land on behalf of clients
  •  assess the environmental impact and economic viability of developments
  •  value land and property
  •  compile reports for valuations, mortgages, rent reviews and investment potential
  •  advise on property values, land purchase, tenancy issues and related legislation

Skills needed

  • maths knowledge
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • knowledge of geography
  • analytical thinking skills
  • customer service skills
  • knowledge of engineering science and technology
  • knowledge of computer operating systems, hardware and software
  • legal knowledge including court procedures and government regulations
  • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

How to get into this role

You can get into this job through:

  • a university course
  • an apprenticeship
  • working towards this role
  • a graduate training scheme

Career progression

You could move into management, or a specialist area like auctioning land, property or plant and machinery, or the valuation and auctioning of fine arts and antiques.