We are seeking to appoint a highly experienced RICS Chartered Building Surveyor with a minimum of 10 years’ post-qualification experience to join our property group in a varied, largely autonomous role.
Please make sure you read the following details carefully before making any applications.
This position would particularly suit an experienced surveyor looking for a balanced month, and a role focused on practical building management rather than fee-driven consultancy work.
The Role
The role is largely home-based, with regular site inspections and minimal office attendance.
Typical monthly structure:
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* Approximately 2 weeks per month undertaking site inspections
* Approximately 2 weeks per month working from home, preparing reports, correspondence and arranging works
* Attendance at our Belgravia office as required (typically 2–3 days per month)
Responsibilities
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* Carrying out monthly inspections of our industrial estates located across:
* Milton Keynes, Sheffield, Andover, Gloucester, Birmingham, Somerset and Cornwall
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* Monitoring and reporting on tenant compliance with lease covenants, including:
* Unauthorised underletting
* Unapproved uses or trades
* Prohibited activities (e.g. hot works, spray painting)
* Arranging and overseeing landlord repairs, including:
* Roofs
* Gutters
* Drainage
* General fabric issues
* Preparing written follow-up correspondence to tenants
* Producing inspection reports and schedules of works where required
* Undertaking occasional inspections and reports on residential rental properties in London, typically relating to:
* Damp and condensation complaints
* Producing professional RICS reports to clearly evidence causation
Candidate Requirements
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* RICS Chartered Building Surveyor
* At least 10 years’ post-qualification experience
* Strong practical knowledge of building pathology
* Comfortable operating independently with minimal supervision
* Excellent written and verbal communication xsngvjr skills
* Full UK driving licence (significant driving is required)
* Ideally based in the Thames Valley, Buckinghamshire or Hampshire, given the geographic spread of the estates
What We Offer
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* Salary in the range of £60,000 +
* Largely home-based working
* Minimal office attendance
* A varied and interesting portfolio
* A role suited to an experienced surveyor looking to step away from high-pressure consultancy environments
* Long-term stability and autonomy
How to Apply
Please apply with your CV and a brief covering note outlining your experience and current location.