Residential Building Surveyor and Valuer

Zodiac Recruitment; Cramlington; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Mileage allowance

Devices provided (iPad, laptop, iPhone

CPD & career progression

Work-life balance focus

Job summary

Zodiac Recruitment is helping a growing independent residential surveying practice in Northumberland recruit a Residential Building Surveyor & Valuer.

The role covers Level 2/3 surveys, residential valuations, snagging, damp inspections and occasional drone roof surveys, with a diary-managed workload and hybrid working.

Qualifications

• Must hold RICS qualification (AssocRICS/MRICS) or MCIOB for the right candidate.
• Residential surveying experience is essential.
• Strong report writing and communication skills required.
• Full UK driving licence, own vehicle and business insurance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Level 2 Home Surveys and Level 3 Building Surveys.
• Conduct residential valuations.
• Carry out snagging surveys for new builds.
• Carry out damp and defect inspections.
• Utilise drone inspections for roof surveys when needed.
• Manage own diary and workload.

Skills

Residential surveying

Report writing

Communication

Driving licence

Education

AssocRICS/MRICS

MCIOB

Tools

Drone inspections

iPad

Laptop

Job description

Residential Building Surveyor & Valuer - Northumberland

Location: Northumberland (covering Newcastle, Sunderland and surrounding areas)

Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, hybrid/flexible working

Type: Permanent (self-employed also considered)

About the role

Our client is a growing independent residential surveying practice in Northumberland, known for its quality-over-quantity approach - typically one survey per day, giving you the time to inspect properly and produce reports you can stand behind.

What you'll be doing

• RICS Level 2 Home Surveys and RICS Level 3 Building Surveys
• RICS residential valuations
• New-build snagging surveys
• Damp and defect inspections
• Drone-assisted roof inspections where needed
• Managing your own diary and workload

What you'll need

• RICS qualification (AssocRICS or MRICS), or MCIOB for the right candidate
• Residential surveying experience
• Strong report writing and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence, own vehicle and business insurance
• Experience with Level 2/3 surveys, valuations, snagging, damp inspections or drone roof surveys is a bonus but not essential. CABE membership is a plus.

What's on offer

• £35,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working, 8:30am-5pm core hours
• Pension scheme and mileage allowance
• Drone, iPad, laptop and iPhone provided
• CPD and career progression support
• Genuine focus on work-life balance