{"id":25663211,"date":"2026-10-18T15:14:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T09:44:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25663211"},"modified":"2026-10-18T15:14:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T09:44:07","slug":"do-you-need-rics-to-become-a-quantity-surveyor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/do-you-need-rics-to-become-a-quantity-surveyor\/","title":{"rendered":"Do You Need RICS to Become a Quantity Surveyor?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad4ad200fa1f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6ad4ad200fa1f\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/do-you-need-rics-to-become-a-quantity-surveyor\/#ANSWER\" >ANSWER<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/do-you-need-rics-to-become-a-quantity-surveyor\/#KEY_TAKEAWAYS\" >KEY TAKEAWAYS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/do-you-need-rics-to-become-a-quantity-surveyor\/#What_Is_RICS\" >What Is RICS?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/do-you-need-rics-to-become-a-quantity-surveyor\/#Is_RICS_Mandatory_The_Short_Answer_by_Country\" >Is RICS Mandatory? The Short Answer by Country<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/do-you-need-rics-to-become-a-quantity-surveyor\/#Can_You_Be_a_Quantity_Surveyor_Without_RICS_Certification\" >Can You Be a Quantity Surveyor Without RICS Certification?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/do-you-need-rics-to-become-a-quantity-surveyor\/#When_Does_RICS_Make_a_Big_Difference\" >When Does RICS Make a Big Difference<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/do-you-need-rics-to-become-a-quantity-surveyor\/#How_Do_You_Get_RICS_The_Pathways\" >How Do You Get RICS: The Pathways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/do-you-need-rics-to-become-a-quantity-surveyor\/#Pros_and_Cons_of_Pursuing_RICS\" >Pros and Cons of Pursuing RICS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/do-you-need-rics-to-become-a-quantity-surveyor\/#Alternatives_and_Stepping_Stones\" >Alternatives and Stepping Stones<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/do-you-need-rics-to-become-a-quantity-surveyor\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ANSWER\"><\/span><strong>ANSWER<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>RICS isn&#8217;t a necessity to work as a Quantity Surveyor in most countries, including India. You can build a successful QS career on the contractor side without it &#8211; but of course having RICS (especially the MRICS status) makes you look pretty desirable &#8211; especially if you&#8217;re eyeing a job with a consultancy, an international project or looking to make it to senior commercial management.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"KEY_TAKEAWAYS\"><\/span><strong>KEY TAKEAWAYS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Rics doesnt have to be done<\/strong> to work as a QS in most countries &#8211; including India.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Its pretty key if you&#8217;re going for consultancy or global roles<\/strong>. Some employers &#8211; like WSP for example &#8211; will have a &#8216;must have&#8217; RICS or CIOB listed for senior positions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contractor-side QS roles tend to care more about your on the job skills<\/strong> than your chartered status. That&#8217;s what industry pros usually say anyway.<\/li>\n<li><strong>MRICS is the gold standard<\/strong> and is the most useful thing to have if you want to move between countries.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Getting to chartered status means doing the APC (Assessment of Professional Competence)<\/strong> &#8211; which normally requires a degree and some work experience under your belt.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_RICS\"><\/span><strong>What Is RICS?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>RICS is short for the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors &#8211; a global professional body thats all about setting standards and giving the thumbs up to professionals in the built environment &#8211; that includes Quantity Surveyors.<\/p>\n<p>Becoming a MRICS (Member of RICS) means you&#8217;ve become a &#8216;Chartered Quantity Surveyor&#8217;. That in itself says a lot &#8211; you&#8217;ve met really high standards, shown you&#8217;ve got the technical chops and made a commitment to doing things the right way . People often compare it to passing your bar exams as a lawyer or finishing your residency as a doctor &#8211; it&#8217;s a benchmark of being a proper professional.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/quantity-surveying-course\/?utm_source=quantity-surveying&amp;utm_medium=blog_referral&amp;utm_campaign=can-you-learn-quantity-surveying-while-working-a-full-time-job\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u00a0Study Quantity Surveying With Professional Mentors! Join Now!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_RICS_Mandatory_The_Short_Answer_by_Country\"><\/span><strong>Is RICS Mandatory? The Short Answer by Country<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The rules on RICS vary a lot by region and the kind of employer &#8211; we&#8217;ve got a rough guide below.<\/p>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within ds-scroll-area--enabled _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"\">Context<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Is RICS Mandatory?<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Notes<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">India (General QS roles)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">No<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">A <\/span><span class=\"\">B.Tech\/Diploma<\/span><span class=\"\"> plus QS training is the common route. RICS is an enhancement, not a legal requirement <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">India (Senior\/Consultancy roles)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Sometimes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Some senior job listings state RICS or CIOB certification is mandatory <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">UK<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">No (but expected)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Highly valued by consultancies; many degree apprenticeships are RICS-accredited <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">UAE \/ Middle East<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">No (but preferred)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Recognised and increasingly valued, especially for client-side and consultancy roles <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Australia \/ Canada<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">No (but valued)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">MRICS is recognised and can open doors for international candidates <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/quantity-surveying-course\/?utm_source=quantity-surveying&amp;utm_medium=blog_referral&amp;utm_campaign=can-you-learn-quantity-surveying-while-working-a-full-time-job\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u00a0Study Quantity Surveying With Professional Mentors! Join Now!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Be_a_Quantity_Surveyor_Without_RICS_Certification\"><\/span><strong>Can You Be a Quantity Surveyor Without RICS Certification?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-25663215 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/portrait-confused-male-designer-architect-feels-stressed-being-nervous-keeps-hand-head-stares-bluepr-300x200.webp\" alt=\"Can You Be a Quantity Surveyor Without RICS Certification?\" width=\"713\" height=\"475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/portrait-confused-male-designer-architect-feels-stressed-being-nervous-keeps-hand-head-stares-bluepr-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/portrait-confused-male-designer-architect-feels-stressed-being-nervous-keeps-hand-head-stares-bluepr-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/portrait-confused-male-designer-architect-feels-stressed-being-nervous-keeps-hand-head-stares-bluepr-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/portrait-confused-male-designer-architect-feels-stressed-being-nervous-keeps-hand-head-stares-bluepr-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/portrait-confused-male-designer-architect-feels-stressed-being-nervous-keeps-hand-head-stares-bluepr-2048x1365.webp 2048w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/portrait-confused-male-designer-architect-feels-stressed-being-nervous-keeps-hand-head-stares-bluepr-150x100.webp 150w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/portrait-confused-male-designer-architect-feels-stressed-being-nervous-keeps-hand-head-stares-bluepr-750x500.webp 750w, https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/portrait-confused-male-designer-architect-feels-stressed-being-nervous-keeps-hand-head-stares-bluepr-1140x760.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Yes, you can, and in India the most common route is a B.Tech in Civil Engineering or a Diploma followed by getting some QS specific training or hands on experience. You can work for contractor companies, developer firms, and a few consultancies without being chartered.<\/p>\n<p>The truth is that the industry has a bit of a mixed view on this. People working for contractors often say that RICS doesn&#8217;t come into it very much &#8211; what really matters is being able to get the job done and deliver results . But for people working on the client side or in consultancies &#8211; RICS is seen as a must, especially if they&#8217;re looking to work internationally.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Does_RICS_Make_a_Big_Difference\"><\/span><strong>When Does RICS Make a Big Difference<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>RICS becomes a much more important thing in these situations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Working for a Consultancy:<\/strong> These places often use chartered status as a way to show clients that they&#8217;re dealing with quality and reputable people.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Going International:<\/strong> This is actually the one situation where RICS is widely accepted across the globe &#8211; the MRICS credential can really open doors in places like the UAE and Australia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shooting for Senior Roles:<\/strong> A lot of senior postings actually require RICS or a CIOB certification &#8211; so having that can be a real help.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Client-Facing and Advisory Roles:<\/strong> When your job is to advise clients on their budgets and help them out, having the RICS badge can really build trust.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Get_RICS_The_Pathways\"><\/span><strong>How Do You Get RICS: The Pathways<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common way is by doing the <strong>APC (Assessment of Professional Competence)<\/strong>. This is a fairly structured process that checks to see if you&#8217;ve got the skills and knowledge that RICS thinks you should have.<\/p>\n<p>Typically you&#8217;ll need:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>A degree approved by RICS<\/strong> (or a degree with some extra assessment on top).<\/li>\n<li><strong>A few years of relevant work experience<\/strong> (often 2 plus years).<\/li>\n<li><strong>To show that you&#8217;ve got the skills<\/strong> across technical and other areas &#8211; like ethics, communicating with clients and so on.<\/li>\n<li><strong>You&#8217;ll have to do an assessment interview<\/strong> where you&#8217;ll be presenting a case study and answering questions about your skills .<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>RICS provide training courses to help you get ready, and the whole process can be a bit of a challenge &#8211; but people who have just gone through it say it&#8217;s an amazing learning experience that really helps you get up to speed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_and_Cons_of_Pursuing_RICS\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Pros and Cons of Pursuing RICS<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within ds-scroll-area--enabled _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"\">Pros<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Cons<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Global portability:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Opens international doors <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Time and effort:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> The APC process is demanding and can take years <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Credibility:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Signals expertise and ethical standards to clients and employers <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Annual fees:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Membership comes with ongoing costs <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Career advancement:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Can be a requirement for senior roles <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Variable value:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Some contractor-side roles do not value it highly <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Higher salary potential:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Chartered QSs can command premium salaries <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/td>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Not a guarantee:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> It is a credential, not a replacement for practical experience.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternatives_and_Stepping_Stones\"><\/span><strong>Alternatives and Stepping Stones<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If getting RICS certified at this point is feeling a bit over the top, then you might want to think about these other options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>CIOB (Chartered Institute of Building)<\/strong>: That other well-respected UK-based professional body that&#8217;s often just as accepted in similar roles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>AIQS (Australian Institute of Quantity Surveyors)<\/strong>: Worth considering if you&#8217;re planning to work in Australia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practical Skills &amp; Specialisation<\/strong>: Let&#8217;s be real &#8211; mastering high-value skills like cost estimation for big infrastructure projects or data centres, or becoming proficient in BIM and digital estimating, can be just as valuable as a charter in the contractor market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/course\/quantity-surveying-course\/?utm_source=quantity-surveying&amp;utm_medium=blog_referral&amp;utm_campaign=can-you-learn-quantity-surveying-while-working-a-full-time-job\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>\u00a0Study Quantity Surveying With Professional Mentors! Join Now!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Do you really need RICS to become a Quantity Surveyor? No way &#8211; you can start, work and build a solid career without it, especially in contractor-side roles in India.<\/p>\n<p>But should you just ignore it? Nope &#8211; if your ambition is to work at the top consultancies, move abroad or reach the very top of commercial management, then getting RICS (MRICS) certified is pretty much the most powerful credential you can add to your profile. Its not a legal requirement or anything, but it&#8217;s a career booster that can really get you ahead. The sensible approach is to build up your practical QS skills first, get some real-world experience under your belt, and then go for RICS when your long-term goals start to align.<\/p>\n<table class=\"table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><b>RELATED POSTS<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/qs-opportunities-in-data-centre-construction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>QS Opportunities in Data Centre Construction<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/qs-career-path-from-junior-estimator-to-chief-quantity-surveyor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>QS Career Path: From Junior Estimator to Chief Quantity Surveyor<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/data-centre-construction-vs-it-data-centre-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Data Centre Construction vs IT Data Centre Jobs: What is the Difference?<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/bim-coordinator-roles-in-data-centre-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>BIM Coordinator Roles in Data Centre Projects: Skills &amp; Career Path<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/site-engineer-to-global-design-centre-bim-gcc-roles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Site Engineer to Global Design Centre: How to Pivot into BIM\/GCC Roles<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/data-centre-construction-careers-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Data Centre Construction Careers in India 2026<\/b><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ANSWER RICS isn&#8217;t a necessity to work as a Quantity Surveyor in most countries, including India. 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