Senior Residential Building Surveyor

Yorkshire Precision; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent surveying practice based in London is looking for a senior surveyor to join their team. This role emphasizes quality work over volume, offering a base salary of £65,000 and potential earnings up to £95,000. Responsibilities include conducting residential surveys and mentoring junior staff. The firm ensures flexible working conditions and a supportive culture, with a clear path to Associate Director level.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Performance bonuses

Paid RICS membership

Clear career progression

Supportive culture with socials

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in residential building surveys (desirable).
• Proven expertise in Level 2 surveys (Level 3 desirable).

Responsibilities

• Carry out Level 2 and Level 3 residential building surveys.
• Produce detailed, bespoke survey reports for private clients.
• Mentor junior and graduate surveyors.
• Build & maintain referral networks with estate agents, solicitors, and property professionals.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Client-facing skills

Knowledge of the London property market

Education

AssocRICS or MRICS Chartered Surveyor

Job description

Salary: £65,000 base + uncapped commission + performance bonus. OTE: £85,000-£95,000.

Experience: ideally 2+ years PQE | AssocRICS or MRICS Chartered Surveyor.

The Role

Our client is an independent surveying practice specialising in premium London residential property. This is a senior role for a surveyor who values quality over volume, with clear progression to Associate Director level. They prioritise scheduling to ensure travel is minimised (generally within 1‑hour max) and you are back at your desk by 2pm to focus on delivering quality reports to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Level 2 and Level 3 residential building surveys.
• Produce detailed, bespoke survey reports for private clients.
• Use the latest AI‑assisted surveying tech and digital tools.
• Mentor junior and graduate surveyors.
• Build & maintain referral networks with estate agents, solicitors, and property professionals.

Requirements

• AccocRICS, MRICS/FRICS Chartered Surveyor.
• 2+ years PQE in residential building surveys (desirable).
• Proven expertise in Level 2 surveys (Level 3 desirable).
• Strong communication and client‑facing skills.
• Knowledge of the London property market.

What's on Offer

• £65,000 base salary.
• Uncapped commission + performance bonuses.
• Realistic OTE £85,000‑£95,000.
• Paid RICS membership, plenty CPD and support for development.
• Flexible, remote‑first working with full admin support and a focus on scheduling.
• Clear career progression to Associate Director level.
• Supportive, people‑first culture with socials and annual retreats (like Corfu).

Why Join Us

• Work on prime London residential property – not volume, low‑fee jobs.
• Access cutting‑edge surveying tech to save time and boost quality.
• Join a firm where your expertise shapes the business.