Residential Building Surveyor

Building Careers UK; North East; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing surveying practice in the North East is seeking a qualified Building Surveyor (AssocRICS or MRICS) to deliver residential surveys and provide project support. Key responsibilities include producing accurate reports and mentoring junior staff. The position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000, performance bonuses, and opportunities for professional development in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Pension

Travel/mileage support

Continuous professional development

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Qualified as AssocRICS or MRICS with relevant surveying experience.
• Proven experience carrying out Level 2 & Level 3 residential building surveys.
• Strong report writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting Level 2 & Level 3 residential surveys for clients.
• Producing clear and accurate reports in accordance with RICS standards.
• Contributing towards mentoring junior surveyors.

Skills

Building defects

Report writing skills

Client-facing confidence

Self-motivation

Technical knowledge

Education

AssocRICS or MRICS qualification

Job description

A growing surveying practice in the North East is recruiting a qualified Building Surveyor (AssocRICS or full MRICS) to join the team. The role will primarily involve delivering RICS Level 2 and Level 3 residential building surveys, but there is also opportunity to take on project & professional work, plus support / training responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Conducting Level 2 & Level 3 residential surveys for home buyers, owners, and other clients
• Producing clear, accurate, and timely reports in accordance with RICS standards
• Liaising with clients, managing expectations, and explaining findings in a professional manner
• Working on a mix of jobs: surveys, valuations, estate / block property related work, possibly commercial/residential mix over time
• Opportunity to be involved in project-based / professional work (e.g. refurbishment, re‑instatement cost assessments, specification writing)
• Contributing towards mentoring / training more junior surveyors or assistants

Skills & experience

• Qualified as AssocRICS or MRICS, with relevant surveying experience
• Proven experience carrying out Level 2 & Level 3 residential building surveys
• Good technical knowledge: building defects, structure, materials, construction types, damp, movement, etc.
• Strong report writing and communication skills (written & verbal)
• Client‑facing confidence; ability to explain issues to non‑technical people
• Self‑motivated, organised, with ability to manage a varied workload independently
• Ideally some exposure to project / professional surveying work, or willingness to develop that side

What’s on offer

• Base salary in the region of £45,000 - £55,000, depending on experience & qualification
• Bonus scheme / performance incentives
• Full package: pension, travel / mileage support, expenses, etc.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities
• Flexible working where practical; potentially hybrid field / office mix
• Strong team environment with senior surveyors to learn from, and client contact

Location

Based in the North East, with travel across the region for survey sites.

If you are an AssocRICS or MRICS Surveyor who is keen to carry out high‑quality residential surveys, eager to broaden into project & professional work, and thrive in a supportive, growing practice - we'd love to hear from you.

Please contact Jonathan Kirby on (phone number removed) for a confidential discussion, or apply below with your CV.

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