Chartered Surveyor Location: Liverpool (To cover England and Wales) *Candidates must live in the Northwest, as will be needed in the Liverpool office 2 days a week* Role Overview Our client is a bridge lending business that specialises in providing short-term finance to small and medium-sized property developers, traders, and investors. All loans are typically secured against completed or refurbishment, residential and some commercial projects. Our client is seeking a qualified MRICS Chartered Surveyor to join our in-house team, focusing on property valuations and risk assessments for bridging and development finance. This role is pivotal in ensuring that all loan applications are underpinned by accurate, market-aligned valuations and comprehensive due diligence. Key Responsibilities: * Conduct internal desktop and site-based valuations in line with RICS standards * Review third-party valuation reports and assess property risks for secured lending * Evaluate development projects for feasibility, cost, and return analysis * Collaborate with underwriting, legal, and operations teams throughout the loan lifecycle * Produce clear, structured reports and recommendations for lending decisions * Monitor market trends to support accurate valuations and risk mitigation * Assist with distressed asset strategies and exit planning * Ensure compliance with internal policies and Red Book standards Key Requirements: * MRICS Chartered Surveyor with 5 years’ experience (3 post-qualification) * Strong background in valuations for lending, development, or investment * Solid understanding of property law, planning, and development viability * Analytical and commercially astute, with excellent communication skills * Comfortable with both field inspections and desktop assessments Desirable: * Experience in bridging or development finance * Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines * Proactive and collaborative, with a strong risk management mindset What they offer * 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays * Discretionary annual company bonus * Car parking facilities * 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday) * Hybrid working arrangement * Opportunities for career progression and growth * Team social events * Modern offices, just a 10-minute walk from central Liverpool * Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme