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Residential Building Surveyor

salary
GBP
£
£
45000
-
55000
per
annum
+
Strong benefits package + bonuses
industry
Property and Surveying
role type
Permanent
location
Durham, County Durham
(
England
)
job posted
October 13, 2025
reference
JKBCUKRBSNE
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 andamp; professional work, plus support / training responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

* Conducting Level 2 andamp; 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 andamp; experience

* Qualified as AssocRICS or MRICS, with relevant surveying experience
* Proven experience carrying out Level 2 andamp; Level 3 residential building surveys
* Good technical knowledge: building defects, structure, materials, construction types, damp, movement, etc.
* Strong report writing and communication skills (written andamp; 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 andamp; 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 andamp; professional work, and thrive in a supportive, growing practice - we'd love to hear from you.

Please contact Jonathan Kirby on 07860 273 465 for a confidential discussion, or apply below with your CV.

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