Residential Building Surveyor/Valuer

Description

Residential Building Surveyor/Valuer

Salary circa 50-55k dependent on experience + company car/allowance + bonus scheme

Home based Yorkshire /Lancashire – regular national travel required

Permanent, employed

Overview

Our client is a privately owned residential property acquisition business operating across the United Kingdom. The company specialises in identifying, assessing and purchasing residential properties and is now looking to appoint a dedicated professional to take responsibility for property inspections, surveys, vendor engagement, research and reporting.

This is a permanent employed position and represents a key hire for the business. The successful candidate will act as the primary representative on site and will play a central role in the decision making process.

The role

The Residential Building Surveyor/Valuer will be responsible for the end-to-end assessment of residential properties prior to purchase. The role will involve significant national travel and direct engagement with homeowners.

Responsibilities will include:

Attending residential properties across the country to undertake detailed inspectionsHighlighting potential issuesIdentifying defects, risks and potential remedial worksProviding clear professional opinions on suitability for purchaseResearching local markets to establish value, demand and resale potentialPreparing reports detailing findings and recommendationsAdvising on appropriate purchase price based on condition, defects and market positionLiaising directly with vendors in a professional and empathetic mannerManaging sensitive conversations with homeowners and building trustNegotiating where required to support successful acquisitionFeeding back findings to the directors to support swift commercial decisions
The role requires the ability to analyse a property from a commercial perspective, ensuring that any offer made is fully justified based on condition, location and market context.

Candidate profile

The client is open to background and pathway, however the ideal candidate will demonstrate the following:

Building Surveyor, Level 2 Surveyor or equivalent qualificationAlternatively, qualified by experience with a strong track record in residential property inspectionPersonal and compassionateExtensive knowledge of residential construction and common defectsProven experience of identifying structural issues and risksConfidence dealing directly with homeownersStrong communication and negotiation skillsHigh level of professionalism and emotional intelligenceAbility to manage sensitive situations with discretion and empathyCommercial awareness and sound judgementComfortable working autonomously and managing national travel
This role will suit someone who is practical, commercially minded and comfortable operating independently while representing the business.

Other information

Working arrangements

This is a field-based role potentially involving regular national travel and overnight stays where required. The successful candidate will manage their own diary in line with property appointments and business requirements.
Remuneration

The position is offered on a permanent employed basis. Salary will be competitive and dependent on experience. All business travel expenses will be covered.
Interested in this Residential Building Surveyor/Valuer role? Please apply with your updated CV.

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