u/Consistent-Cod254

I am just wondering if they will accept, If you do not have years of experience of project management.

I want to become a residential valuation surveyor in Dubai (and the GCC in general), but such jobs are so rare it seems to be non existent. All the jobs are for Quantity Surveyors. It is so different than Western markets which have so much job listings for Valuation. Why is the GCC so different, is it a very small niche thing, which is not realistic to become one or what. The market seems to be really just oriented at Quantity Surveyors. Living in GCC is non-negotiable for me. Can someone please provide me with advice.

The Market seems to be dominated by one thing and one thing only: Quantity Surveying. I am so surprised, comparing it to the Western market which has tons of residential valuation jobs there is rarely any if at all. If I want to base my career in the Gulf should i forget about being a residential surveyor and do quantity surveying instead?

Do people do outdoor activities in the evening or early morning? Are the outdoors a no go zone, do you feel trapped inside?

I am by no means suggesting that cities should be car-centric, I believe it should be balanced. I see no problem in having cars and planning cities to accommodate them fairly. Provided a balancing act similar to this is followed:

I propose highways being far away from residential areas to reduce noise pollution and air pollution

Mixed zoning should be the norm generally provided that zoning regulation prevents any types of businesses which are infamous for being high emitters of noise pollution from being in mix zones

All new developments must have underground parking

All new developments must have proper bike lanes with safety barriers and generous large sidewalks.

There should be pedestrian crossings in all types and forms plentifully

There should be regulation mandating town squares/ plazas and green spaces

The government should invest heavily in public transportation

Hot take: no anti car regulation should exist provided balanced regulations and measures are added, no car bans or fees punishing car usage shall exist and bike lanes in already built up areas (where expanding roads are unrealistic) should not be built until a study is conducted to assess impact on car congestion

In short, I don't believe cars are a hindrance to cities they have real measurable benefits on our quality of life, however they can be annoying sometimes if cities are centered around them. So i believe in balancing between car users and pedestrians

Option 1: a university which offers a 5 year program which you will do a rics accredited degree part time and they will place you in a relevant job also part time, after graduating this company you worked out would give you an 18 months intensive training course to prepare you for RICS.

Option 2: Do a rics accredited degree and then look for a company which will give you 24 months of structured training to prepare you for sitting exams and become MRICS

I would prefer Option 2 as I save 18 months, is it even realistic? Would I be stupid to try it or is Option 1 better?