APC Success Partners with RICS for “Coffee, Cakes and Candidates” in Manchester
We are delighted to be partnering with RICS to bring “Coffee, Cakes and Candidates” to Manchester on Friday 13 November 2026, running from 12:00 – 14:00 at The Midland Hotel, 16 Peter Street, Manchester, M60 2DS.
This free, in-person event is designed to support APC candidates as they prepare for their submission and final assessment interview, offering a relaxed and welcoming environment in which to ask questions, gather insight and connect with others going through the same process.
Ask the Assessor
The first hour of the session will feature our “Ask the Assessor” panel, and we’re proud to be fielding three of our experienced assessors for the occasion:
John Baker – A practising Chartered Surveyor specialising in commercial property lease advisory work and dispute resolution, John began APC assessing in 1999 and is a regular panel Chair and Assessor for both APC and Senior Professional assessments. He has delivered APC training and coaching since 2011 and finds it especially rewarding to see candidates’ confidence grow as their final assessment approaches.
Amy Bracey – A practising lease advisory surveyor acting for investors and occupiers of commercial property, Amy has over ten years of experience in APC training and preparation. She has designed and delivered training programmes across a variety of pathways and supports several of APC Success’s large corporate clients with their graduate cohorts.
Carrie Guy – A Chartered Building Surveyor with extensive experience across commercial and residential projects, traditional building surveys and Party Wall matters, Carrie has nearly a decade of experience supporting APC candidates. She has previously established APC structures for several employers and assessed for RICS for four years.
Candidates will have the opportunity to put their questions directly to John, Amy and Carrie on anything relating to their submission, the final interview, or the assessment process more generally. It’s an informal, interactive session intended to provide practical insight and reassurance ahead of final assessment.
The second half of the event opens up into a broader networking opportunity, with the chance to meet assessors, RICS staff and representatives from LionHeart over coffee, tea, cake and light refreshments.
Places Are Limited – Book Now
This event is capped at 50 attendees, so early booking is strongly recommended. If you’re preparing for your APC and would like to put your questions to our assessors, [book your free place via the RICS website]
An Evening with Our Corporate Clients
Later that evening, we’re also looking forward to hosting several of our key corporate clients at the Matrics Annual Surveyor Awards Dinner at the Midland Hotel — a fitting way to round off what promises to be a great day for the profession in Manchester.
We hope to see you in Manchester on 13 November!
