Architecture, construction & property CV guide
List projects with type, value, size, stage (RIBA / AIA phases) and your role. Site roles: state safety cards and tickets (e.g. CSCS, SMSTS, OSHA 30).
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Sections to include
| Section (in this order) | How important |
|---|---|
| Profile | Recommended |
| Experience | Expected |
| Education | Expected |
| Registration & licences | Recommended |
| Skills | Recommended |
| Key projects | Recommended |
Key facts
- In the EU, architects' qualifications listed in Directive 2005/36/EC are recognised automatically across member states. Source: employment-social-affairs.ec.europa.eu
Facts checked 2026-10-15.
Tips
- List projects with type, value, size, stage (RIBA / AIA phases) and your role.
- Site roles: state safety cards and tickets (e.g. CSCS, SMSTS, OSHA 30).
- Architects and designers should link a portfolio.
Registration by country
Regulated jobs need the local registration or licence on the CV, or a note that the application is in progress. Confirm current requirements with the regulator.
| Country | Registration or licence |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | ARB registration (RIBA membership optional) |
| United States | State architect licence (ARE / NCARB) |
| Canada | Provincial association licence (e.g. OAA, AIBC) |
| Australia | State architects board registration |
| New Zealand | NZ Registered Architects Board |
| Ireland | RIAI registration |
| Germany | Architektenkammer membership |
| France | Ordre des architectes registration |
| Singapore | Board of Architects registration |
Questions
What should a construction and property CV include?
A construction and property CV needs your contact details, experience and education, and usually profile, registration and licences, skills and key projects. Lead with what employers in this field check first, and back it up with specific examples. List projects with type, value, size, stage (RIBA / AIA phases) and your role. The CV Atlas readiness check flags anything this field expects that your CV is missing.
What order should the sections of a construction and property CV be in?
Use this order for a construction and property CV: Profile, Experience, Education, Registration & licences, Skills and Key projects. Put the most important evidence for this field near the top, and list entries within each section with the most recent first. Contact details and your name always come first, in the header. Some countries change the order, for example Japan lists history oldest first, and CV Atlas applies that automatically.
How long should a construction and property CV be?
It depends on the country more than the job. A construction and property CV in the United States should be 1–2 pages; in the United Kingdom, 2 pages; in Australia, 2–4 pages. Keep recent roles detailed and older ones brief, so your strongest evidence sits on the first page. Pick your target country in CV Atlas and it applies the local length and paper size.
How do I make a construction and property CV stand out?
Site roles: state safety cards and tickets (e.g. CSCS, SMSTS, OSHA 30). Architects and designers should link a portfolio. Be specific: name the systems, settings and results, start each bullet with a verb, and keep it to one line where you can. Employers in this field look for measurable achievements, so use numbers. Tailor the first lines of your profile and each role to the job advert.
Which jobs does the construction and property CV guide cover?
This guide covers 27 job titles, including Architect, Landscape architect, Architectural technologist, Architectural assistant, Interior architect, Urban planner / town planner, Quantity surveyor and Cost estimator. They share the same CV structure and checks. If your exact title is not listed, type it into CV Atlas and pick the closest field. Country rules such as photos, length and references are added on top when you choose where you are applying.
Jobs this guide covers
Architect · Landscape architect · Architectural technologist · Architectural assistant · Interior architect · Urban planner / town planner · Quantity surveyor · Cost estimator · Building surveyor · Land surveyor · Construction manager · Site manager · Project manager (construction) · Contracts manager · Site supervisor / foreman · Health and safety officer (construction) · Building inspector · BIM coordinator · Clerk of works · Property manager · Facilities manager · Real estate agent / realtor · Estate agent · Property valuer / appraiser · Leasing consultant · Mortgage broker · Real estate developer
Country guides
Photo, date of birth, length and paper size change by country. Start with United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Netherlands, or see all 200 countries.
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Guidance checked October 2026; facts checked 2026-10-15. General information for most employers, not legal or immigration advice. A job advert’s own instructions always come first. CV Atlas is not affiliated with any regulator or professional body named.