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
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.