Chartered Residential Surveyor

Location: East Sussex / Hybrid Working Available

Salary: £50,000 basic + Uncapped Bonus (OTE £90,000)

Job Type: Full Time Permanent

Placr Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of an established and growing independent surveying practice seeking an experienced Chartered Residential Surveyor to join their professional team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an MRICS-qualified surveyor looking for a varied role with genuine autonomy, excellent earning potential and the opportunity to work across residential surveying, defect diagnosis, project work and party wall matters.

You'll be joining a business that prides itself on delivering a first-class client experience and maintaining the highest professional standards.

As a Chartered Residential Surveyor, you'll be responsible for carrying out a wide range of residential surveying services including:

• Undertaking RICS Level 2 and Level 3 Home Surveys on residential properties.
• Inspecting houses and flats to identify defects, risks and maintenance issues.
• Producing clear, accurate and client-friendly reports (supported by an administration team).
• Diagnosing building defects including damp, structural movement, roof defects and timber issues.
• Providing practical recommendations for repair and remedial works.
• Project managing residential refurbishment, alteration and extension projects.
• Preparing specifications and schedules of work.
• Acting as Contract Administrator throughout project delivery.
• Carrying out site inspections and managing project variations.
• Acting as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations where required.
• Preparing Party Wall Notices, Awards and Schedules of Condition.
• Acting as Building Owner's Surveyor, Adjoining Owner's Surveyor or Agreed Surveyor where appropriate.
• Undertaking reinstatement cost assessments and residential valuations (desirable but not essential).

We're looking for someone who has:

• MRICS Chartered Surveyor status.
• Experience carrying out residential building surveys.
• Strong knowledge of residential construction and common building defects.
• Experience producing RICS Level 2 and Level 3 Home Surveys.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage your own workload and work independently.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Party Wall surveying.
• Contract Administration.
• Principal Designer (CDM 2015).
• Insurance reinstatement cost assessments.
• Residential property valuations.
• RICS Registered Valuer status.

• £50,000 basic salary.
• Uncapped discretionary bonus with realistic OTE up to £90,000.
• Monday to Friday working (9:00am - 5:00pm).
• Hybrid working opportunities.
• Five weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Supportive, experienced team.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of residential surveying projects.
• Career progression within a growing practice.

This role offers genuine variety beyond traditional residential surveying, giving you the opportunity to develop your expertise across project work, party wall matters and specialist surveying services whilst enjoying excellent earning potential and a healthy work-life balance.

If you're an experienced Chartered Surveyor looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Indeed or contact Placr Recruitment for a confidential discussion.