Residential Building Surveyor – 3-4 days PW, part time - Hybrid working

Latymer Search; London; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Residential Building Surveyor to join a friendly team in London. The role offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for career development within the property sector. Candidates must hold relevant qualifications and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and professional development support.

Benefits

Pension contributions

Paid RICS memberships

23 days holiday

Mileage allowance

Lucrative bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant surveying qualifications (AssocRICS/MRICS/FRICS) essential.
• Experience in residential surveying preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage time efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Level 2 and Level 3 residential building surveys.
• Prepare comprehensive reports for clients.
• Coordinate with in-house administration for bookings and delivery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

AssocRICS / MRICS / FRICS certification

Tools

Go Report

Drones

Job description

Residential Building Surveyor – AssocRICS / MRICS / FRICS – Home working – Hiring in London - 3-4 days per week, employed.

Established in 2015, my client is a well-respected, friendly team of 20 property professionals committed to delivering quality service to their customers.

They focus on quality over quantity, carrying out four to five Level 3 Surveys per week, with one day per week in the office or at home reserved for report writing.

Offering:

• Basic salary: £47,000 - £80,000 per annum (agency approx.).
• Pension contributions (Government standard).
• 23 days holiday, plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after 5 years and 26 days after 7 years.
• Workplace pension (standard).
• Paid RICS memberships.
• 45p per mile mileage allowance.
• Lucrative bonus scheme: 20% of income above threshold per quarter (threshold varies between £20,000 and £30,000). For example, at a threshold of £25,000 and an income of £50,000, the bonus would be £5,000 per quarter, totaling approximately £20,000 annually, paid quarterly on top of basic salary.

Additional information:

• Average of five surveys per week, generating more than £200,000 in net fees per annum.
• Turnaround times: 2-3 days for Level 2, 4-5 days for Level 3.
• Technology used includes Go Report for reporting and drones for on-site assistance when required.
• Opportunities for career development into valuation and party wall work with training and support.
• Potential progression to assisting department Director, bringing in referral work with an associated bonus scheme.
• Average survey fees: Level 2: £750 (no valuation), £980 (with valuation); Level 3: £1,425.
• Bookings managed by an in-house administrator and admin team, handling file setup, T&Cs, report delivery, follow-ups, and reviews.
• Many surveyors have been with the company for 5 to 15 years.
• Work from home with office attendance expected once a week or fortnight.
• Flexible working arrangements are available, subject to agreement with the line manager and the ability to make up time.

All figures are approximate; additional car allowances or bonuses may apply.

Latymer Search specializes in recruitment within the Valuation, Building Surveying, and Real Estate sectors across England and Wales. We are proud to be the retained/exclusive partner for many reputable Chartered Surveying practices, lenders, banks, estate agents, and property management firms.

We are committed to partnering with attractive employers offering excellent opportunities. We recruit for roles including:

• Building Surveyors (Professional)
• Valuation Surveyors (short and long form)
• General Practice Surveyors
• Asset Managers
• Agency Surveyors

Please apply today or contact Luke at [e-mail].