The daily challenges!

A day in the life of a building surveyor is dynamic and diverse, often involving a blend of office work, site visits, and client interactions. It’s much more than just measuring walls and inspecting cracks, although, we do this also! Whether it’s ensuring a live project is on programme or diagnosing issues in a property which could be a few years old or a hundred, every day brings a unique set of challenges.

Work

A Typical day may start in the office or straight on site for an inspection. Our days and weeks can vary drastically which is why it helps to roughly map out your week to ensure you have a healthy balance of onsite visits and time in the office to keep on top of all the administrative elements of the job. We often have several live projects on at any one time which require visits to site to ensure the works are progressing. Following these site visits we prepare reports which provide the client with an overview of the project, the progress of the works and any items which require addressing.

Study

Amongst other aspects of general building surveying, I am currently working towards my chartership on the 24 months RICS APC pathway. As part of this training we are required to present to our colleagues a CPD on a chosen topic, this allows us to improve our presentation skills and provides additional learning opportunities. My last presentation focused on the recent new Building Safety Act and the changes and implications we are likely to see in the industry. The broad range of our work provides great opportunities to diversify our knowledge in the industry.

Reward

Before ending your day, it’s time to review the schedule for tomorrow. Which site visits are lined up? Are there urgent client needs? Preparing ahead helps avoid surprises and keeps projects running smoothly. As a building surveyor, no two days are the same. The role is a unique blend of technical expertise, problem-solving, and communication. It’s challenging, but the reward comes in seeing projects come to life, knowing that your input ensures they’re safe, functional, and up to standard. If you’re someone who enjoys variety, working with people, and diving deep into the details of construction and property, a career in building surveying might just be for you.

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