The membership of the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland is divided into specialist areas within the construction, land and property sectors. These are divided into 12 areas of specialisation, called Professional Groups (formerly known as divisions). The Professional Groups' primary role is to develop technical standards, generating professional guidance & information.
The Construction section comprises of three Professional Groups, Building Surveyors, Project Management Surveyors and Quantity Surveyors.
advise on the costs of developing all types of buildings and infrastructure.
carry out building surveys and provides management and design consultancy services.
Download a guide to the work of a Building Surveyor here
manage complex building and infrastructural projects.
Please click here for information on Conservation Surveyors.
The Land Sector comprises of four Professional Groups, Geomatic Surveyors, Mineral Surveyors, Planning and Development Surveyors and Rural Surveyors.
map the built and natural environment to provide accurate spatial data which facilitates planning, development and conservation.
provides expertise in the full life cycle of mineral development.
Planning & Development Surveyors
manage the proposals to develop new or refurbish existing buildings.
value, manage and sell agricultural land including forestry.
Within the SCSI's property sector there are five Professional Groups, the Commercial Agency Surveyors, Property and Facilities Management Surveyors, Residential Agency Surveyors, Valuation Surveyors and Art and Antiques Surveyors.
Residential Agency Surveyors provide professional expertise in the valuation, management, letting and sale of residential property.
Commercial Agency Surveyors provide professional expertise in the valuation, management, letting and sale of commercial property.
Valuation Surveyors provide professional expertise in valuations, acquisitions, disposals, investments and rent reviews for all types of property.
Property & Facilities Management Surveyors provide professional management services for residential and commercial multi-unit developments and facilities.
Arts & Antiques Surveyors provide professional expertise in the valuation and sale of arts and antiques.
Please note that the individual professional group webpages are in the members section of the website.