Building Surveyor

Brandon James Limited; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave

Bank holidays

Bonus structure

Pension

Structured APC training

Job summary

Brandon James Limited is seeking a Building Surveyor to focus on residential surveys, initially performing RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys and documenting them thoroughly. The firm will train you to broaden your skill set beyond the initial scope.

Applicants should have hands-on Level 2/3 survey experience and be within a reasonable distance of Reading, with an appetite to progress toward broader building surveying responsibilities. A supportive APC training pathway is provided.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys.
• AssocRICS or plan to pursue it.
• Base within a sensible commute of Reading.
• Desire to learn and broaden into wider building surveying.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys on residential property.
• Inspecting for and diagnosing defects, damp and movement.
• Writing clear, accurate survey reports.
• Talking clients through findings and next steps.
• Managing your own diary of inspections.
• Taking on wider building surveying work as training progresses.

Skills

RICS Level 2 surveys

RICS Level 3 surveys

APC training

Education

AssocRICS or plan to work towards it

Job description

Plenty of firms insist on not considering a Building Surveyor without MRICS. This one would rather find someone with solid survey experience, train them properly and keep them for the long run.

The practice serves clients across Reading and the wider Thames Valley, and this hire is about adding depth to the team rather than plugging a short-term gap. AssocRICS is ideal. MRICS isn’t required.

The Building Surveyor Role

Your starting point is residential survey work: carrying out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys and writing them up properly. From there the firm will train you, so the role broadens as your skills do.

Duties of the Building Surveyor to include:

• Carrying out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys on residential property
• Inspecting for and diagnosing defects, damp and movement
• Writing clear, accurate survey reports
• Talking clients through findings and next steps
• Managing your own diary of inspections
• Picking up wider building surveying work as your training progresses

The Person?

Someone who already knows their way around a Level 3 survey and wants a firm that will invest in them.

The Building Surveyor will ideally have:

• Hands-on experience of RICS Level 2 and Level 3 surveys
• AssocRICS, or a plan to work towards it
• A base within a sensible commute of Reading
• An appetite to learn and broaden into wider building surveying

In Return………?

• Salary of £35,000 – £45,000 depending on experience
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Bonus structure
• Pension
• Structured APC training from the firm

Ref: SM102605

Building Surveyor / Residential Surveyor / AssocRICS Surveyor / Reading