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Land inspector

Would you like to play a key role in the assessment and valuation of land prior to its conversion? The job ofland inspector is for rigorous, inquisitive people who are able to combine regulatory expertise with a strategic vision. Before you take the plunge, find out more about the tasks, skills required and career prospects offered by this key profession in the property sector.

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The business

What is a Land Inspector?

Its role

Theland inspector analyses and evaluates land properties as part of real estate projects. You carry out field surveys to diagnose the condition of land and its development potential. Your job is to advise customers on the best use of land in accordance with regulatory constraints.

Its field of action

As aland inspector, you work closely with architects, engineers and property developers. This diversity of contacts enriches your day-to-day tasks and develops your sector-specific expertise. You will be involved in a wide variety of construction and development projects. Your evaluation work has a direct influence on the strategic decisions taken on property projects. This responsibility positions you as a key expert in property development.

The functions

What are the duties of a land inspector?

Your daily professional life will be punctuated by a variety of assignments combining fieldwork and analysis.

You carry out surveys directly on the sites to assess their potential

You analyse the data collected and draw up accurate diagnoses

You draw up detailed reports documenting your inspection findings

You will advise customers on how to make the best use of their real estate assets

You are familiar with property regulations and legal provisions

You coordinate with experts in the construction sector

You can adapt your work to changing weather conditions

You will resolve the complex property issues you encounter

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Qualifications

Qualities and skills needed to be a good land inspector

Regulatory and technical expertise
You have a perfect command of real estate laws and regulations. This legal expertise enables you to accurately assess the constraints and opportunities of each plot of land under consideration.

Analytical and problem-solving skills
Your analytical mind helps you to deal effectively with tricky property situations. You develop solutions tailored to the complex issues encountered in the field.

Adaptability and communication skills
You can adapt to a variety of environments and deal with a wide range of people. Your good interpersonal skills make it easy to work with the various experts in the property sector.

The benefits

What are the advantages of working as a land inspector?

As a land inspector, you are at the heart of regional development and property construction. Your expertise has a direct influence on urban development and helps to shape the way our territories evolve. This dynamic sector offers a stimulating variety of projects and professional challenges.

Your specialisation in real estate gives you expertise that is valued and sought after in the market. Autonomy is a key feature of your work in the field, and adds to your job satisfaction. Your career prospects will take you to positions such as property development director, property manager or senior property developer.

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Remuneration

Land inspector: salary and career development

The job of land inspector offers an attractive salary that rises significantly with experience. At the start of your career, you can expect a salary of €30,000 gross per annum. After a few years’ experience, this salary rises to around €50,000, rising to €70,000 by the end of your career. Your career prospects could take you to land development manager or strategic positions in property development.

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Up to

70 000€

Salary per year

Training courses

How do I get to be a land inspector?

Our training courses

To become a land inspector, you need to take a specialised course at a recognised institution. At INSEEC, we can help you realise your career plans by offering programmes and specialisations tailored to the challenges of land, property and local government regulations.

For example, you can opt for :