Bonus-Led / High-Earning Residential Building Surveyor – £80,000+ OTE | Uncapped Quarterly Bonus

MLA Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected surveying practice in the UK is seeking a Residential Building Surveyor (Assoc / MRICS) for a home-based role covering North London and adjacent areas. Offering a competitive salary up to £80,000 plus uncapped bonuses based on performance, this opportunity promises long-term stability and professional growth. Candidates will perform detailed home surveys and manage a quality-driven workload with solid admin support. RICS membership fees, CPD funding, and flexible working options further enhance the role's appeal.

Benefits

Uncapped quarterly bonus

RICS membership fees paid

CPD fully funded

Workplace pension

Mileage allowance

Qualifications

• Proficient in undertaking Level 2 and Level 3 Home Surveys.
• Experience in dealing with private clients in a surveying context.
• Strong focus on quality and efficient service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct approximately 20 surveys per month for private clients.
• Manage a quality-focused workload with administrative support.
• Provide additional services such as party wall work and feasibility advice.

Skills

Home Surveys

Client Management

Time Management

Education

Assoc / MRICS certification

Job description

Residential Building Surveyor (Assoc / MRICS) North & North East London / Greater London / Hertfordshire Home-based | High earning potential | Uncapped bonus

MLA Recruitment is working with a well-established, highly regarded private client surveying practice that is looking to appoint an Associate or MRICS Residential Building Surveyor due to continued growth and new client instructions.

This is an excellent opportunity for a surveyor seeking strong basic pay, exceptional bonus potential and long-term stability, with no mortgage or lender work.

The Role:

You’ll be undertaking Level 2 and Level 3 Home Surveys, with and without valuations, for private clients only.

• Circa 20 surveys per month
• Typical annual fee income £200k+
• Realistic turnaround targets
• Quality-focused workload with strong admin support
• Where experienced, additional services include - Party wall work, RCAs, estimated costs and feasibility advice on proposed alterations and extensions.

Location & Working:

Covering North London, North East London, Greater London and parts of Hertfordshire but wider or overlapping elements of this would be considered.

Home-based, with office attendance around one day per week or fortnight

Flexible working and compressed hours available

Salary & Bonus:

Competitive basic salary up to £80,000+ depending on experience

Uncapped quarterly bonus: 20% of income above an agreed threshold (£20,000+ per year achievable on a standard workload)

Paid quarterly and simple to track

Benefits:

RICS membership fees paid

CPD fully funded

Workplace pension

Mileage allowance 45p per mile

Progression Opportunity

to diversify into defect surveys, commercial surveys, schedules of condition, Red Book valuations and party wall work, with scope to support the Department Director and earn additional referral-based bonuses.

Why This Role?

This is a firm that genuinely looks after its people — many surveyors have been with the business 5–15 years. With strong fee levels, achievable targets and a clear, generous bonus structure, this role offers one of the best earning opportunities in the private residential market.

Take the Next Step in Your Surveying Career To apply in confidence, please send your CV to: [e-mail]

Or contact Doris Willmont on 07801 072 402 or Graham Johnson on 07821 708 13 for a confidential discussion.