Chartered Residential Surveyor

Premier Estates Limited; Greater London; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Job summary

SRVO Valuations & Surveys is seeking a Chartered Surveyor to join our Survey and Professional Services team, delivering high‑quality valuation and professional survey work for major UK lenders and private clients.

This home-based role offers genuine professional autonomy within a stable and technically strong environment, with centrally coordinated inspections and diary support. MRICS qualification and strong lender-focused reporting are essential.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification and RICS Registered Valuer status.
• Strong knowledge of building pathology and lender expectations.
• Clear, professional communication with lenders and private clients.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently.
• Deliver technically robust, defensible reports.

Responsibilities

• Undertake valuation and survey work in line with lender and RICS standards.
• Deliver accurate, robust reports within agreed SLAs.
• Follow specific lender guidance and Red Book requirements.
• Maintain CPD in line with RICS regulatory obligations.
• Keep up to date with market and regulatory developments.
• Adhere to Quality Assurance, Health & Safety and internal compliance procedures.

Job description

• SRVO Valuations & Surveys £Competitive, aligned to experience Home Based (Portfolios Nationwide available)

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Chartered Surveyor to join our Survey and Professional Services team, delivering high quality valuation and professional survey work for major UK lenders and private clients.

This is a home based role offering genuine professional autonomy within a stable and technically strong environment, with centrally coordinated inspections and diary support.

Your workload will include lender valuations, Red Book valuations for probate, taxation and matrimonial purposes, and where appropriate, Homebuyer Reports and Building Surveys. Volumes are structured to ensure quality and defensibility remain the priority.

This is a role for a confident MRICS professional who values credibility, independence and long term career stability.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

This role requires strong technical capability, commercial awareness and disciplined compliance.

You will manage your workload independently while maintaining high reporting standards and regulatory alignment.

You will:

• Undertake valuation and survey work in accordance with lender and RICS standards
• Deliver accurate, robust reports within agreed SLAs
• Follow specific lender guidance and Red Book requirements
• Maintain CPD in line with RICS regulatory obligations
• Keep up to date with market and regulatory developments
• Adhere to Quality Assurance, Health & Safety and internal compliance procedures

You will build trusted working relationships with lenders and private clients, exercising sound professional judgement at all times.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

You’ll be successful in this role if:

• Your reports are technically strong, defensible and consistently high quality
• You manage deadlines effectively without compromising standards
• Lenders value your reliability and professional judgement
• Your compliance and CPD records are always current
• You contribute positively to a technically focused and collaborative team

HOW YOU'LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME

Most weeks, you’ll be:

• Undertaking lender valuations in line with panel requirements
• Completing Red Book valuations for probate, taxation and matrimonial purposes
• Preparing Homebuyer Reports and Building Surveys where required
• Attending prebooked inspections across your patch
• Delivering reports within SLA and compliance standards
• Monitoring local market movements and regulatory updates

You will work from home, travelling to inspections as required, supported by central diary coordination so you can focus on technical delivery.

WHO THIS ROL…

This role suits someone who:

• Is MRICS qualified and a RICS Registered Valuer
• Has strong knowledge of building pathology and lender expectations
• Communicates clearly and professionally with lenders and private clients
• Is self motivated and comfortable working independently
• Takes pride in delivering technically robust, defensible reports

EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS

• Residential valuation experience for UK banks and building societies
• Experience completing Red Book valuations
• Familiarity with Homebuyer Reports and Building Surveys
• Strong understanding of lender guidance and compliance requirements

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive base salary aligned to experience
• Car allowance and performance related commission where applicable
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance, life assurance and enhanced family leave provisions
• Fully funded professional development, including structured CPD and support for further qualifications where appropriate
• Pension scheme and employee assistance programme

ABOUT SRVO VALUATIONS & SURVEYS

SRVO Valuations & Surveys is an RICS-registered Chartered Surveying practice providing independent valuations and surveys across the UK.

We are recognised specialists in the residential sector, with particular expertise in leasehold and buy-to-let property. Our team delivers secured lending valuations, RICS Home Surveys, Red Book valuations and lease extension advice, providing clients with the confidence to make informed property decisions.

As part of the Odevo Group, one of Europe’s leading property services organisations, we combine the expertise of a specialist surveying practice with the support, resources and opportunities of a growing international business.

With an established presence in London and the Home Counties and ambitious plans for national expansion, this is an exciting time to join our growing team. We are committed to delivering work to the highest professional standards while providing our people with the autonomy, support and development opportunities needed to build successful long-term careers.

HOW WE HIRE

• Initial conversation with our talent team
• Interview focused on experience, judgement and approach

We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required.