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Adrian Drummond, FRICS (1158929)

Adrian Drummond, FRICS (1158929)

Middlesbrough,North Yorkshire

Summary

Passionate Training Manager and Chartered Surveyor with in-depth expertise in RICS professional standards and compliance. Distinguished by a diverse professional background and substantial experience, dedicated to training aspiring surveyors and enhancing industry standards through unwavering commitment and enthusiasm for the surveying profession.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
4058
4058
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Head of Academy Services

SDL Surveying
Home based with Nottingham HQ
08.2021 - Current
  • Created training programmes to facilitate the progression of AssocRICS professionals to chartered status.
  • Mentored, counselled and trained individuals to achieve AssocRICS status.
  • Provided ongoing CPD to RICS professionals, identifying areas of weakness, emerging issues and regulatory updates
  • Delivered training internally and to outside organisations, both online and at conferences.
  • Created robust and measurable training regimes to ensure RICS Home Surveys are completed competently and align with RICS professional standards
  • Delivered targeted training to resolve quality assurance concerns and ensure alignment with client expectations and industry standards.

Area Surveyor

SDL Surveying
Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
04.2011 - 08.2021
  • Undertook Red Book compliant loan security valuations for lenders and private clients.
  • Undertook RICS Home Surveys in line with the Home Survey Standard.

Area Surveyor

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors
Glasgow
04.2010 - 04.2011
  • Undertook Red Book compliant loan security valuations for lenders and private clients.
  • Undertook RICS Home Surveys in line with the Home Survey Standard.

Domestic energy assessor

Bield Housing Association
Glasgow
06.2009 - 04.2010
  • Undertook Domestic Energy Assessments to produce EPCs

Domestic energy assessor

Renfrewshire Council
Paisley
01.2009 - 03.2009
  • Undertook Domestic Energy Assessments to produce EPCs

Area Surveyor (previously trainee)

Kimmitt and Roberts Property and Mortgage Services
Houghton-Le-Spring
07.1999 - 09.2008
  • Undertook RICS Home Surveys
  • Undertook Red Book compliant loan security valuations
  • Estate management
  • Undertaking Commercial property valuation.
  • Undertook Schedule of condition reports
  • Undertook Development Appraisals
  • Boundary disputes.
  • Estate Agency

Education

FRICS - Fellowship Designation

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Level 3 - Leadership and Management Development Programme

ABBE
09.2023 - 12.2024

Level 3 - Energy Efficiency for Older and Traditional Buildings

ABBE
04.2024 - 04.2024

Level 3 - Domestic Energy Assessment

ABBE
Lutterworth, Leicestershire
06.2022 - 07.2022

MRICS - Residential Survey and Valuation - APC

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
12.2004 - 10.2007

Retrofit Assessor - Energy Efficiency

Elmhurst Energy

Bachelor of Science - Estate Management (Part time)

Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne
09.2000 - 07.2005

Skills

  • Regulatory Knowledge through training and development
  • Analytical skills
  • Professional Integrity
  • Decision making
  • Confident communicator
  • Time management skills

Certification

  • RICS APC Assessor
  • SAVA Assessor: Diploma in Residential Surveying and Valuation
  • APC and AssocRICS Counsellor
  • RICS LionHeart Volunteer Ambassador, supporter and fundraiser

Personal Statement

I'm family man, with a wife and two young children, and this at the core of my values. As a personable, good humoured and empathetic individual, I value strong relationships and connections with others. I enjoy reading and believe in the power of continuous learning and growth. A fitness enthusiast, I prioritise physical well-being as essential for a balanced lifestyle and good mental health. I'm a keen runner and practice Taekwondo. Travelling fuels my curiosity and broadens my perspective, allowing me to appreciate diverse cultures and experiences. Additionally, I am passionate about supporting charitable causes and have been a dedicated fundraiser for the RICS LionHeart charity, championing their mission and contributing to making a positive impact on the Surveying community.

Timeline

Level 3 - Energy Efficiency for Older and Traditional Buildings

ABBE
04.2024 - 04.2024

Level 3 - Leadership and Management Development Programme

ABBE
09.2023 - 12.2024

Level 3 - Domestic Energy Assessment

ABBE
06.2022 - 07.2022

Head of Academy Services

SDL Surveying
08.2021 - Current

Area Surveyor

SDL Surveying
04.2011 - 08.2021

Area Surveyor

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors
04.2010 - 04.2011

Domestic energy assessor

Bield Housing Association
06.2009 - 04.2010

Domestic energy assessor

Renfrewshire Council
01.2009 - 03.2009

MRICS - Residential Survey and Valuation - APC

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
12.2004 - 10.2007

Bachelor of Science - Estate Management (Part time)

Northumbria University
09.2000 - 07.2005

Area Surveyor (previously trainee)

Kimmitt and Roberts Property and Mortgage Services
07.1999 - 09.2008

FRICS - Fellowship Designation

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors

Retrofit Assessor - Energy Efficiency

Elmhurst Energy
Adrian Drummond, FRICS (1158929)