We are the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), a leading professional body working in the public interest to advance knowledge, uphold standards, and inspire current and future professionals. Our members help to create and protect built and natural environments that are sustainable, resilient and inclusive for all.
At RICS our people work inclusively with our members, collaborating to support them in their practice and build connections. We set qualifications and independently regulate chartered professionals and firms, building trust and confidence with clients and consumers.
With a heritage of over 150 years, RICS sets the standard for over 130,000 members and candidates operating in the development and management of land, real estate, construction and infrastructure across more than 140 countries globally.
Our trusted data and insight guides decision makers and governments helping to shape public policy, deliver positive societal change and provide a foundation for confident markets. Our members influence the quality of lives, underpin societies and drive economies. Everything we do supports our current and future membership to uphold, advance and inspire professionalism for the benefit of society.
Our values are key to how we work and what we stand for:
Professional
We place the highest standards at the heart of what we do and work honestly and transparently to build trust and confidence.
Collaborative
We believe in building partnerships and finding opportunities to achieve shared goals wherever possible.
Inclusive
We are respectful, consider the impact of our actions and seek to build a diverse community where difference is valued.
Ambitious
We are passionate and ambitious, seek innovative and sustainable solutions, and lead the debate on issues that matter now and for the future.