AssocRICS / MRICS West London Residential Building Surveyor – Home working

Latymer Search; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in residential building surveying seeks a dedicated Residential Building Surveyor, ideally qualified with RICS. The role is primarily home-based, with the opportunity for flexible working, focused on delivering high-quality surveys. The company values quality service, offering generous remuneration and a supportive team environment, making it an attractive opportunity for experienced professionals.

Benefits

Pension contributions

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

RICS memberships paid

45p per mile mileage allowance

Lucrative bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Qualified AssocRICS / MRICS / FRICS required.
• Experience in building surveying essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Level 3 surveys with report writing.
• Manage client follow-up and administrative tasks.

Skills

Surveying

Report Writing

Client Management

Education

RICS membership

Job description

Residential Building Surveyor – AssocRICS / MRICS / FRICS – Home working – Hiring in West London

All areas considered, with particular interest in West London, but please still apply regardless of location within London or surrounding areas.

Established in 2015, my client is a well-respected, friendly team of 20 property professionals committed to delivering quality service to their customers.

They focus on quality over quantity, typically carrying out four to five Level 3 Surveys per week, with one day per week in the office or working from home reserved for report writing.

Offering:

• Basic salary: £60,000 - £85,000 per annum (agency estimate).
• Pension contributions (government standard).
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after 5 years and 26 days after 7 years.
• Workplace pension (standard).
• RICS memberships paid.
• 45p per mile mileage allowance.
• Lucrative bonus scheme: 20% of income above threshold per quarter (threshold varies between £20,000 and £30,000). For example, at a threshold of £25,000 and quarterly income of £50,000, the bonus would be £5,000 per quarter, totaling approximately £20,000 annually, paid quarterly on top of basic salary.

Additional information:

• Average of five surveys per week, generating more than approximately £200,000 in net fees annually.
• Turnaround times: 2-3 days for Level 2, 4-5 days for Level 3.
• Technology used includes Go Report for reporting and drones for on-site assistance when required.
• Opportunities for career development into valuation and party wall work, with training and support offered.
• Potential progression to assisting the department director with referral work, including a bonus scheme.
• Average survey fees: Level 2 - £750 (no valuation), £980 (with valuation); Level 3 - £1,425.
• Administrative support includes booking arrangements, file setup, T&Cs management, report dispatch, and client follow-up.
• Many surveyors have been with the company for 5 to 15 years.
• The position is primarily home-based, with office attendance expected once per week or fortnight.
• Flexible working arrangements are available, subject to agreement with the line manager and the ability to make up time.

All figures are approximate; additional car allowances or bonus payments may apply.

Latymer Search specializes in recruitment within the Valuation, Building Surveying, and Real Estate sectors across England and Wales. We are proud to be the retained/exclusive recruitment partner for many reputable Chartered Surveying practices, lenders, banks, estate agents, and property management firms.

We are committed to connecting talented professionals with attractive employers and opportunities. Positions we recruit for include:

• Building Surveyors (Professional)
• Valuation Surveyors (short and long form)
• General Practice Surveyors
• Asset Managers
• Agency Surveyors

Please apply today or email Luke at [e-mail]