On February 10, 2010, Brian Gegan, Chief Executive of Cairn Housing Association will be speaking at an RICS Scotland (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) event on the Senior Professional Route to RICS membership.  

Many believe that the only way to become a chartered surveyor and member of RICS Scotland is the traditional ‘graduate’ route. However, new members of RICS are not all fresh out of university; RICS is committed to acknowledging senior members of the property industry who may otherwise have their experience overlooked.  

The Senior Professional Route to RICS membership is specifically designed for professionals working at the highest levels of the land, property and construction sectors. It recognises ‘life experience’ and that individuals working at a senior level within the industry may already have the expertise and seniority to join RICS without the need for further training.  

Brian Gegan, Chief Executive of Cairn Housing Association, has taken advantage of the Senior Professional Route into surveying to become a member of RICS Scotland. Brian’s role means he is responsible for all of the activities of the Association, which has 250 staff and includes housing management, property maintenance, the development of new homes, finance and strategic planning. 

Brian commented: “It is absolutely fabulous to achieve membership of RICS at this stage in my career as I have immense respect of RICS and wish to see more Chartered Surveyors in the housing association sector.” 

Brian will be speaking at the event on 10 February 2010 to encourage more to take advantage of the Senior Professional Route. The event is being held at RICS Scotland, Manor Place, Edinburgh, and is by invitation only. Please contact Gail Hunter for further information on the event: ghunter@rics.org or 0131 240 0892.