28/09/2026
25 years in the making, and I finally arrived at RICS HQ in London as a MRICS Chartered Surveyor. What a magnificent day and my simple message as I reflect back on this journey. Its never too late!
A huge thank you to RICS and LionHeart RICS and an equally big thank you to Amy-Rose Photography and everyone working incredibly hard behind the scenes to make these events so special, and of course a huge thank you to Danielle Blair.
The presentation was wonderful, delivered by some truly inspiring people. I’m taking away a great deal of wisdom and reflection as I move into the next stage of my career.
For me, that next stage is also about helping others find their way into the surveying profession, no matter what age, including Korban, our apprentice. He was incredibly nervous at first, but ended up having such a wonderful time.
The whole RICS team were amazing. From the fantastic tour guide who kept us laughing, to the warm welcome, the canapés, the violin player and all the little details in between, everything came together to create a truly memorable experience.
And what a way to finish a 25-year climb to becoming Chartered.
One part of the day that meant a great deal to me was representing the geomatics and land surveying profession.
RICS represents more than 20 different surveying pathways. Building surveying, quantity surveying and valuation may be what many people immediately associate with RICS, but there is so much more to RICS, with a huge breadth of disciplines and so many different careers that can be pursued.
So I was incredibly proud to be there representing and promoting the geomatics, land surveying and engineering surveying profession.
Thank you to everyone who has been part of my journey, especially my amazing clients who have sent me to every corner of the UK on some fabulous and challenging surveys, and to everyone who helped make this such a magnificent day. Just a huge Thank you!!
So please, If you’re considering a career in surveying or a career change, whatever your background or your age, my advice is simple:
GO FOR IT! It’s never too late.