As a professional surveyor, you’re likely familiar with complex decisions in your day-to-day, but how often do you stop to think about your own career path? Many senior and mid-level valuation surveyors in the UK are earning around £45,000-£55,000 per year, according to the 2024 Property Partners Recruitment Salary Insights Report. But here’s the big question: surveyors, why are you working harder for less?

‍Don’t take our word for it, hear from self-employed Surveyor Ben Jackman about the support he has received from Survey Network.

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Are You Being Paid What You’re Worth?

Senior valuation surveyors typically earn up to £55,000 a year. For many, that may seem like a solid figure, but does it truly reflect the effort, experience, and workload you manage? Is your salary enough for the responsibility you carry every day? With rising costs and expectations, is this really a fair reward for your skills?

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A 7% Pay Rise – Is It Really Enough?

While 70% of professionals received a pay raise in the last year, with an average increase of 7%, ask yourself: is that making a real difference in your pocket? Does it truly justify the added responsibilities, longer hours, and increased pressure? Or is it just a small plaster over a bigger issue of being underpaid and undervalued?

Hear from Ben Jackman about workload vs the earning potential as a self-employed surveyor.

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Is Work-Life Balance Really the Trade-Off?

The 2024 PPR report highlights that 78% of surveyors rate their work-life balance as “Excellent” or “Good,” with many only working from the office 1-2 days a week. But while these perks sound nice on paper, do they make up for the feeling that your career isn’t moving forward as quickly as it should? Is the trade-off between flexibility and financial growth really working for you?

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Flexibility or Freedom – What Do You Really Want?

Hybrid working is rated highly by surveyors, with 63% saying it’s very important when considering new roles. But wouldn’t complete freedom to manage your time and workload be even better? While hybrid working offers some flexibility, being self-employed gives you full control. Why settle for a few days of flexibility when you could design your entire career on your own terms?

Listen to Ben Jackman explain how he has more time for himself, friends and family as a self-employed surveyor.

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Survey Network – The Support You Need to Succeed

So why stick with a system where you’re working harder for less? Going self-employed with Survey Network gives you all the benefits of being your own boss, with the added advantage of being backed by a well-recognised and thriving brand. Since its launch earlier this year, Survey Network has offered full support to professionals looking to break free from the constraints of traditional employment.

Ben Jackman, self-employed survey discusses to perks of being your own boss.

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Conclusion: It’s Time to Take Control Why continue working more for less when you have the chance to take control of your career and income? With Survey Network, you don’t have to go it alone – you’ll have the backing of a respected brand, a supportive community, and the freedom to grow your business the way you want. If you’re ready to make your experience and skills work harder for you, now’s the time to make the switch. Drop us a line today.

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Call to Action: Get in touch with Survey Network today to explore how you can make the move to self-employment and start building the career you deserve!

And just in case you needed any further convincing, here’s Ben to explain how he would rate the onboarding process.

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