RICS to Pilot Professional Pathways to Membership

THE ROYAL Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is calling for expressions of interest from professionals and employers for two new planned pathways to RICS membership.

The proposed new pathways, Residential Retrofit Surveying (AssocRICS) and Sustainability Advisory (Chartered Surveyor), have been designed to address the industry’s increased focus on sustainability and retrofit solutions.

The Residential Retrofit Surveying entry pathway will be for professionals specialising in retrofit services across six key roles: lead professional, assessor, designer, contract administrator, builder, and post retrofit inspector.

The Sustainability Advisory pathway will support professionals specialising in strategic sustainability advice within the built and natural environment. It will assess expertise in climate action, nature, circularity, and social value, with emphasis on governance, risk, finance, and systems thinking.

The institute is also considering a Data Analytics and Intelligence pathway for which more information is expected to be available in early 2026.

How to Apply

RICS is seeking 30 candidates for the pilot round of assessments. Formal applications from those who have submitted expressions of interest, and who meet RICS eligibility requirements in terms of experience and qualifications, will be prioritised.

More information on the pilot programmes and how to apply can be found here.

Luay Al-Khatib, Director of the Future Innovation Hub at RICS, comments: “Our built and natural environment require highly expert and ethical management. The professional skills and competencies of professionals are transforming to rise to the immense task of delivering a sustainable and low-carbon built environment and harnessing the power of data and technology effectively.

“The new membership pathways we are proposing will extend the reach of surveying, welcoming key professionals responsible for planning and managing the future of our cities and communities.

“We invite expressions of interest from employers and individuals for these pathways. Subject to demand, we expect to run our first pilot assessments in the first half of 2026.”

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