Residential Building Surveyor

Venn Group; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing private client consultancy in the North East is seeking an experienced Residential Building Surveyor. This role offers genuine flexibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to work directly with private clients conducting high-quality inspections and Level 3 Home Surveys. The ideal candidate will be AssocRICS qualified with a strong background in residential inspections. They will manage their own diary and ensure accurate, commercially aware advice for clients in property transactions. This role also provides significant career growth opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Salary of £50,000 plus £5,000 car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

5 percent pension contribution

Training and mentoring opportunities

Significant fee share opportunities

Qualifications

• Qualified AssocRICS professional with experience in residential surveying.
• Skilled in producing clear and precise reports.
• Strong understanding of building pathology and remedial solutions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough pre-purchase property inspections.
• Produce detailed written condition reports including practical recommendations.
• Advise clients on costs, works sequencing, and maintenance priorities.

Skills

Residential inspections

Defect diagnosis

Client communication

Education

AssocRICS qualification

Job description

Residential Building Surveyor – Full Time – North East

We are looking for an experienced Residential Building Surveyor to join a growing private client consultancy in the North East. This Residential Building Surveyor position is ideal for someone who wants genuine flexibility, autonomy, and the chance to work directly with private clients carrying out high quality inspections and Level 3 Home Surveys. If you are an AssocRICS qualified Residential Building Surveyor, this could be a brilliant next step.

What is on offer

• Salary of £50,000 plus £5,000 car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 5 percent pension contribution
• Remote working with full diary control
• No expectation to attend an office, just travel to site as required
• Significant fee share opportunities as the consultancy grows
• Training, mentoring and structured progression into project management or senior leadership
• Exposure to retrofit and multi‑disciplinary projects
• Supportive, high quality, client centric environment

The role

As the Residential Building Surveyor, you will deliver thorough pre‑purchase inspections and detailed condition reports for private clients. You will work independently, manage your own diary and ensure each client receives accurate, commercially aware advice that supports safe decision making in property transactions.

Key Responsibilities for the Residential Building Surveyor role

• Carry out pre‑purchase property inspections in line with RICS standards
• Undertake Level 3 Home Surveys including full assessment of materials, defects and maintenance issues
• Diagnose visible defects, identify probable causes and assess urgency and risk
• Produce detailed written condition reports with clear, practical recommendations
• Communicate findings directly to clients in clear, professional language
• Advise clients on future costs, sequencing of works and maintenance priorities
• Ensure all work complies with RICS guidance and best practice
• Apply strong health and safety awareness during site visits
• Support business growth through excellent service delivery and client satisfaction
• Contribute to fee share opportunities and wider business improvement

About you

• AssocRICS qualification essential
• Strong background in residential inspections, defect diagnosis and reporting
• Excellent technical understanding of building pathology and remedial solutions
• Skilled in writing high quality reports with clarity and precision
• Confident working remotely and managing your own diary day to day
• Clear communicator with strong client‑facing skills
• MRICS or MCIOB desirable but not essential
• Additional exposure to retrofit or project management is an advantage

If you are a Residential Building Surveyor looking for flexibility, career growth and meaningful private client work, we would love to hear from you.

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