Building Surveyor - Residential Surveys

RTP Surveyors; Penryn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RTP Surveyors, a well-established Chartered Building Surveying practice, is seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to join our Cornwall team. The role focuses on residential Building Surveys and RICS Level 2 Home Surveys across Cornwall, with scope to travel and report to a professional standard.

The successful candidate will manage their own workload, work independently within an experienced team, and contribute to broader practice projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential Building Surveys is essential.
• MRICS or AssocRICS with suitable experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building construction and defects.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Undertake residential Building Surveys and RICS Level 2 Home Surveys.
• Manage inspections, reports and client communications.
• Travel to sites and work independently within an experienced team.
• Contribute to wider practice projects as needed.

Skills

MRICS

Residential surveys

Report writing

Client communication

Independent workload management

Education

MRICS qualification

AssocRICS considered

Job description

RTP Surveyors are looking for an experienced Building Surveyor to join our established team, primarily undertaking residential Building Surveys and RICS Level 2 Home Surveys.

This is an opportunity for a confident and experienced surveyor to take on a varied largely residential workload within a well-established RICS Chartered Building Surveying practice. The successful candidate will be expected to manage their own workload, travel to and undertake inspections and produce clear, accurate and professional reports. Previous experience undertaking Building Surveys is essential.

The role:

• Primarily residential Building Surveys and RICS Level 2 Home Surveys across Cornwall and occasionally beyond
• Managing inspections, reporting and client communication
• Working independently while being part of an experienced surveying team
• Predominantly residential work, with the opportunity to become involved in other areas of the practice

About you:

• Preferably MRICS qualified, but AssocRICS with suitable experience will be considered
• Proven experience undertaking residential Building Surveys, preferably residential focussed
• Strong knowledge of building construction and defects
• Excellent attention to detail, report-writing and communication skills
• Be confident working independently and managing a busy workload to deadlines

We offer a competitive salary, dependent on experience. Full-time and part-time applications will be considered.

If you are an experienced Building Surveyor looking for a role within an established and growing practice, we would be interested in hearing from you.