Residential Surveyor

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 What's next? It's easy! Click “APPLY” now! We can't wait to hear from you! Your data will be handled in line with GDPR.