Residential Surveyor

North East England Source: WhatJobs

£35,000–£50,000+ per annum

Residential Surveyor | North East England | Full Time | £35,000–£50,000+ per annum

Our client is a growing independent residential surveying practice based in Northumberland. They provide a range of professional services, including RICS Level 2 Home Surveys, RICS Level 3 Building Surveys, residential valuations, new-build snagging surveys, damp and defect inspections, and specialist inspections.

Their approach is quality over quantity, with surveyors generally undertaking approximately one survey per day, depending on the type, size and complexity of the property. This allows sufficient time for thorough inspections, report writing and client communication.

The Role

As a Residential Surveyor, you will carry out residential property surveys across Newcastle, Northumberland, North Tyneside, Gateshead, Durham and the wider North East where required.

The role offers flexibility around home working, workload and diary management, with administrative support provided by the office. The majority of work will involve RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys, alongside valuations and a growing number of defect, damp and specialist inspections.

Support and mentoring will be provided to help develop your experience across Level 3 surveys, valuations, defects, drone inspections and other specialist areas.

Key Responsibilities

Complete RICS Level 2 Home Surveys
Complete RICS Level 3 Building Surveys, where experienced
Undertake residential valuations
Carry out new-build snagging surveys
Conduct damp, defect and specialist inspections
Identify property defects, structural concerns and maintenance requirements
Produce accurate, detailed and professional survey reports
Provide clear advice and recommendations to clients
Manage your own workload and survey diary effectively
Communicate with clients throughout the surveying process
Maintain high professional and industry standards

Requirements

Essential

AssocRICS or MRICS qualification
Alternatively, suitably experienced MCIOB candidates may be considered
Minimum of around 2–3 years' relevant residential surveying experience
Experience completing RICS Level 2 Home Surveys
Strong technical knowledge of residential construction and property condition
Strong report-writing skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
Full UK driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle for business use

Desirable

MRICS qualification
Experience completing RICS Level 3 Building Surveys
Residential valuation experience
Experience with damp, building defects and snagging inspections
Experience with specialist property inspections
Experience using drones for roof inspections
CABE membership

What's In It For You

£35,000–£50,000+ per annum, depending on qualifications and experience
Higher packages available for exceptional candidates
37.5-hour working week
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Flexible start and finish times for field-based work
4:00 pm finish on Fridays
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension with matched employer contributions of up to 5%
Business mileage allowance
Professional indemnity insurance provided for employed surveyors
Surveying equipment provided
Drone, iPad, laptop and iPhone provided as required
Training, mentoring and CPD opportunities
Support with relevant professional costs, including RICS subscriptions where appropriate
£25 bonus for each new referral partner successfully signed up
Career development and progression opportunities
Opportunity to progress into a Senior Surveyor role, with potential to develop into mentoring, quality control, specialist services, business development and surveying team management
Self-employed opportunities also available, with regular work for the right individual