Freelance Building Surveyor

AM Building Surveyors Property Consultancy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pre-arranged surveys

Home-based reporting

Long-term work potential

Job summary

AM Building Surveyors Property Consultancy is seeking an experienced freelance residential building surveyor to cover Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Harrogate, Huddersfield and wider West Yorkshire. You will perform Level 2 and Level 3 inspections with no mortgage valuations, working on a flexible, self-employed basis.

The role emphasizes independence, professional reporting using templates, and a proactive approach to client interactions.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience undertaking RICS Home Surveys (Level 2 & 3).
• Strong knowledge of residential construction and building pathology.
• Experience inspecting traditional, altered and extended properties.
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Undertake residential property inspections in accordance with the RICS Home Survey Standard.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive Level 2 and Level 3 reports using established templates.
• Provide detailed photographs and inspection notes to support findings.
• Identify significant defects, risks and appropriate further investigations.
• Submit completed draft reports within the agreed turnaround period.
• Provide occasional post-survey clarification where required.
• Maintain a professional approach when dealing with clients, vendors and estate agents.

Skills

Independent working

Attention to detail

Report writing

Education

MRICS/FRICS/AssocRICS

Tools

Report-writing software

Inspection equipment

Job description

Location:Leeds and wider West Yorkshire

Contract:Self-employed/freelance

Hours:Completely flexible

Potential earnings:Up to £300£400 per day

We are an independent chartered surveying practice based in Leeds. Due to increasing demand, we are looking to develop a long-term working relationship with an experienced freelance residential building surveyor, whether seeking a regular full-time workload or flexible additional instructions.

The opportunity can be tailored to suit your availability. A consistent volume of work may be available for someone wishing to work on a full-time basis, while surveyors seeking fewer instructions can choose the days they work and the number of surveys they accept. There are no fixed working hours or compulsory working days.

The Role:

You will undertake RICS Home Survey Level 2 and Level 3 inspections across Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Harrogate, Huddersfield and the wider West Yorkshire area.

Responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking residential property inspections in accordance with the RICS Home Survey Standard
• Preparing clear and comprehensive Level 2 and Level 3 reports using our established templates
• Providing detailed photographs and inspection notes
• Identifying significant defects, risks and appropriate further investigations
• Submitting completed draft reports within the agreed turnaround period
• Providing occasional post-survey clarification where required
• Maintaining a professional approach when dealing with clients, vendors and estate agents

No mortgage valuations, sales targets or business-development work are required.

What we provide:

• Pre-arranged and confirmed survey instructions
• Completely flexible working
• No fixed hours or compulsory working days
• Client onboarding, terms of engagement and payment administration
• Estate-agent access arrangements
• Established report templates and app-based report-writing software
• Home-based report writing
• Potential for regular, long-term work

Requirements:

• MRICS, FRICS or experienced AssocRICS surveyor
• Demonstrable experience undertaking RICS Home Surveys
• Strong knowledge of residential construction and building pathology
• Experience inspecting traditional, altered and extended properties
• Excellent written communication and attention to detail
• Own vehicle, laptop and appropriate inspection equipment
• Ability to work independently and meet agreed deadlines