Estimators, Valuers and Assessors
48AI USED FOR48%moving to86%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
MOAT NOT YET CLASSIFIEDA real score, but the moat is not yet classified. No claim either way.
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Estimators, Valuers and Assessors
Estimators, valuers, and assessors play a crucial role in the UK economy by providing accurate financial assessments that guide major investment decisions. Their expertise ensures that projects are financially viable and that assets are valued correctly, making them indispensable in construction, real estate, and various industries.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
AI is used for very little of this work today
Hands-on work, caring for people and dealing with the real world are among the hardest things to automate, and this job leans on them. We have not yet formally classified its moat, so we make no claim either way, but the exposure score speaks for itself.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior EstimatorIn this role, you will assist senior estimators in gathering data, conducting site visits, and preparing preliminary reports. This is an excellent opportunity to learn the ropes and gain practical experience in the field.£25,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-Level ValuerYou will take on more responsibility, managing your own projects and clients. Your role will involve detailed analysis and the preparation of comprehensive valuation reports, as well as mentoring junior staff.£40,000 - £50,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior AssessorIn this senior role, you will lead major projects, oversee teams, and be responsible for strategic decision-making. Your expertise will guide the direction of projects and influence high-stakes investment decisions.£65,000+
The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Finance and AccountingDancebox Theatre Works · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£49,000 median
🎓Business Management With Information SystemsWest Herts College · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£32,000 median
🎓International Tourism Management (with Foundation Year)University of Bedfordshire · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£31,000 median
🎓Modern Languages (German and Italian) and ManagementUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Business Management (Accelerated)Anglia Ruskin University · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£29,000 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Finance and AccountingDancebox Theatre Works · DegreeBusiness Management With Information SystemsWest Herts College · DegreeInternational Tourism Management (with Foundation Year)University of Bedfordshire · DegreeBusiness ManagementTeesside University · DegreeModern Languages (German and Italian) and ManagementUniversity of St Andrews · DegreeBusiness Management (Accelerated)Anglia Ruskin University · Degree