Building Surveyor (home based) - Rural Estates

Beach Baker Property Recruitment; York and North Yorkshire; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property recruitment agency is seeking a Building Surveyor for a home-based role in North Yorkshire. The ideal candidate will work on diverse projects, including historic properties, and must have a relevant degree or qualification. Strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and project management ability are essential. A competitive salary and benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Building Surveyor with a focus on defect diagnosis.
• Ability to prepare clear reports and specifications for repairs.
• Experience managing projects from design to completion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed building surveys and identify defects.
• Prepare reports for repairs, alterations, and maintenance.
• Oversee projects to ensure quality, budget, and timelines are met.
• Advise on building regulations and health & safety compliance.
• Collaborate with teams and contractors.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of building construction and regulations

Excellent communication skills

Project management skills

Health & Safety expertise

Ability to work independently

Physically fit

Education

Degree or professional qualification in Building Surveying (RICS accredited preferred)

Job description

Building Surveyor (home based) - Rural Estates

Location: North Yorkshire

Type: Full-time

Salary: c. £50,000

Are you an experienced Building Surveyor looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to work on unique projects-including historic properties? We're recruiting for talented professionals to join our client and play a key role in maintaining and improving their estate.

Why This Role?

You'll work on everything from defect diagnosis to project management, ensuring their properties remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. If you enjoy problem-solving, managing projects, and collaborating with a range of stakeholders, this is the perfect opportunity.

What You'll Do

• Inspect & Assess: Carry out detailed building surveys, identify defects, and recommend solutions.
• Advise & Report: Prepare clear reports and specifications for repairs, alterations, and maintenance.
• Manage Projects: Oversee works from design to completion, ensuring quality, budget, and timelines are met.
• Ensure Compliance: Advise on building regulations, planning permissions, and health & safety.
• Collaborate: Work closely with rural teams, contractors, architects, and engineers.

What We're Looking For

• Degree or professional qualification in Building Surveying (RICS accredited preferred).
• Strong technical knowledge of building construction and regulations.
• Health & Safety expertise.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physically fit and comfortable working in varied environments.

What's In It for You?

• Work on a diverse portfolio, including historic and high-profile properties.
• Be part of a respected organisation with a strong heritage.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

To find out more about this exciting opportunity, please call Dan Cole on 07443 880 834.

Alternatively, send your CV (at this stage do not worry if it's not up-to-date) directly to [e-mail].