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