ICMS Property Degree Provides Foundation for Career Growth

For ICMS property alumnus Edward Shiell, a Bachelor of Property (Development, Investment and Valuation) provided the springboard for a career that has continued to develop through industry experience and new professional opportunities. 

Now General Manager at Building Durability Group, Edward has built experience across the property and construction industries, developing an interest in related areas, including remedial engineering. 

Edward graduated from ICMS in 2018 and recently returned to share his career journey with current property students at an ICMS Property Masterclass. 

His experience highlights how a property education can provide a starting point for professional development, with industry experience helping graduates identify new interests and ambitions as their careers progress. 

Building on a Property Education

Since graduating from ICMS, Edward has continued to develop his career through practical industry experience and exposure to different aspects of the property and construction sectors. 

His current role at Building Durability Group has introduced further opportunities to work in an environment connected to remedial engineering, an area in which he is interested in continuing his professional development. 

Edward explained that his next goal is to continue gaining experience and progressing professionally. 

“That’s my next big goal, to stay there, progress and see how far up the chain I can get doing that.” 

Rather than following one fixed career path, Edward’s experience demonstrates how professional interests can develop over time, building on an existing educational foundation. 

He encouraged students to be patient with career progression and remain open to opportunities that might take them “slightly to the right or the left” as they gain experience. 

For current property students, his experience offered a practical perspective on how an ICMS property qualification can support the beginning of a career, while continued learning and industry exposure can influence future professional ambitions. 

Bringing Industry Experience Back to ICMS

Edward returned to ICMS as part of a Property Masterclass that brought together property professionals and alumni to share their experiences with current students. 

The Masterclass also featured ICMS alumnus Maaz Goda, who spoke about his experience in real estate and building his own agency. 

Maaz reflected on the value of the international property tour he took while studying at ICMS, describing the opportunity to meet developers and industry leaders and visit construction sites overseas as a “game changer”. 

Together, the speakers offered students different perspectives on building careers in property, from real estate and entrepreneurship to opportunities in related sectors. 

Their experiences reinforced the importance of combining an educational foundation with practical experience, professional connections and a willingness to continue learning throughout a career. 

ICMS Masterclasses bring industry professionals into the student experience, giving students opportunities to hear first-hand about careers, challenges and opportunities within their field. 

For Edward, his ICMS property education marked the beginning of a professional journey that continues to offer opportunities for growth, with industry experience shaping his interests and ambitions for the future.