Surveyor

You will be involved in all aspects of estate and property management anywhere in the health and care sector. Your work can include arranging leases and tenancies, rents and service charges, buying and selling property,
organising repairs and maintenance as well as project managing building and renovations. You will work with finance, legal, engineers and other property professionals.

Surveyor is also known as Asset Manager, Estate Manager, Property Manager.

Role Characteristics

Recommend repairs and improvements for buildings
Assess the cost of repairs
Work on several different projects at once
Work with contractors and others from the construction industry
Organise the purchase or sale of a property
Analyse how safe a building is for providing care

Skills

Advice giving
Attention to detail
Collaboration
Planning
Problem-solving
Specialist skills

Day in the life

Watch this video to learn more about the work of a Surveyor

Routes into this role

Here are some example routes that can lead into this role.

GCSEs

A-Levels

An apprenticeship

Undergraduate degree

Postgraduate degree

How to become

You will normally need 5 GCSEs including English, maths, and sciences, or equivalent. You will normally need either A-Levels, BTEC or T-Levels depending on your preference in learning. However, volunteering and work experience is valued by employers.

You could complete a degree or apprenticeship in facilities management.

It is important to check your preferred course provider's entry requirements for guidance.

You could apply to become a member of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management for professional recognition, training opportunities and to make industry contacts.