This article is sponsored by FSS.

When Adam Crawfurd-Porter took on a week’s work experience at FSS in February 2013, he was a nervous teenager in his final year of school at St Aidan’s in Harrogate. Little did he know, 8 years later, he would still be with the firm – supported every step of the way in his ambitions to become a fully qualified RICS Chartered Surveyor. 

FSS understand the importance of continued development and will always prioritise the care of their team. They consider opening doors and supporting personal growth as a necessity. To maintain their high standard and trusted values, FSS will always look after the next generation of property experts.

Adam’s journey

When an ‘office junior’ position came available, Adam began working on reception for FSS, learning the ropes and getting a true feel for the company’s ethos whilst experiencing the 5 disciplines that FSS specialise in. 

After Adam expressed his interest in this area to the FSS team, company partners Richard Smailes and Simon Croft enrolled Adam in a correspondence course, and in May 2019, Adam completed a degree in Estate Management.

But it did not stop there, as Adam’s work ethic, dedication and conscientiousness lead the FSS partners to promote him into the management team.

With a qualification in Estate Management and a senior management role at FSS, Adam knew his career was heading in the right direction, the next stage being to qualify as an RICS Chartered Surveyor. With continued support from the partnership, Adam started the APC training programme (Assessment of Professional Competence). Whilst working full time, Adam continued his studies and the ‘day job’, then sat the final interview in May this year. 

Adam Crawfurd-Porter is now a qualified RICS Chartered Surveyor, which he achieved with superb commitment to simultaneous study and work.

Adam (second right) with FSS Partners Richard Smailes, Dan Brumfitt and Simon Croft

Adam said:

“I always thought of myself as a ‘people person’, but when I first started at FSS I found it quite intimidating and perhaps went into my shell a little bit, however over time FSS really helped build my confidence. The distance learning alongside the practical experience really helped develop me into the person I am today.

“I am delighted to finally qualify as a chartered surveyor and would like to thank Simon, Richard and Dan for their thorough support throughout, without which none of this would have been possible. I can now concentrate solely on offering my clients, both new and existing, the professional service that we at FSS pride ourselves on.”

 Supporting members to reach their goals is something that FSS are delighted to do. Richard Smailes, partner at FSS, said:

“It has been an absolute pleasure watching Adam develop both personally and professionally over the past 8 years. We are so pleased to have been able to give him the support and experience he needs to progress his career with us. I take my hat off to him, he had a clear goal, he worked extremely hard, and he got there. A huge congratulations to you Adam Crawfurd-Porter”.

Simon Croft Partner at FSS added:

“Watching his talent flourish from a slightly nervous schoolboy into a consummate professional has been fabulous and of course he now knows our clients well and fits in with the team here at FSS due to the knowledge he’s gained over the years”.

FSS continues to set an industry standard when it comes to supporting growth and education within the property world, and Adam’s journey is testament to the company’s commitment to opening doors for the younger generation into the property industry.