Building Surveyor

  • Oraculum
  • May 19, 2026
Full time Real Estate

Job Description

Due to continued success and business growth, our highly experienced, talented team of surveyors are seeking a new Building Surveyor team member to join their progressive, growing practice.

Offering an excellent career opportunity to work within a quality focused practice that values detailed surveying, strong client relationships, alongside a strong emphasis on professional development and continued learning.

They specialise in delivering high-quality residential surveys across London and the surrounding areas.

ABOUT YOU

Are you a qualified or nearly qualified Residential Surveyor?

RICS accredited, or working towards accreditation through the SAVA Diploma route/University course?

Alternatively, do you have a property and construction background?

Are looking to transition from estate agency, property management, asset management, or other surveying disciplines?

Do you have a good knowledge of residential construction, building pathology, and defect diagnosis?


HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?

  • Demonstrating strong communication skills, technical curiosity, professionalism, and a genuine interest in residential buildings and defect analysis?
  • Maintaining professionalism when dealing with clients, estate agents, and contractors.
  • Being detail-oriented, commercially aware, and capable of balancing technical accuracy with practical advice
  • Confident in producing written reports to a high standard,
  • Professional presentation and conduct
  • Ability to work both within a team and independently to manage workload effectively
  • Commitment to joining a independent practice with large scope for career development

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Undertaking Level 2 and Level 3 residential inspections

• Producing clear, accurate, and detailed survey reports under RICS template

• Identifying building defects and recommending appropriate remedial action

• Liaising professionally with clients and agents

• Managing workload and inspection schedules efficiently

• Supporting selective Party Wall matters where required

• Maintaining compliance with RICS professional standards and ethics

HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?

By demonstrating skills and knowledge in these essential areas

  • A well-rounded understanding of buildings is important, particularly in relation to older housing stock and sympathetic repair recommendations
  • Capable of identifying materials and defects clearly, assessing risk proportionately
  • Clearly communicating findings in a professional and client-friendly manner.
  • Able to complete high quality, detailed, survey reports.

HOW DO WE KEEP YOU SMILING?

Providing the opportunity to work within a quality focused practice that values detailed surveying, strong client relationships, and professional development.

• 45-60k OTE

• Opportunity to develop your own area within London or surrounding towns.

• 28 days paid holiday

• All equipment provided (moisture meter, drone, etc.)

• Ongoing development and training

YOUR JOURNEY WITH US:

We aim to provide a valuable recruitment process, allowing you to gain exposure to some key decision makers, in a timely manner

After your application has been selected, our resourcing team will reach out to you within 1 week to conduct an introductory call.

If you have the skills and abilities to meet this role, please APPLY NOW for full Job Description and application.

Early application is encouraged as we reserve the right to close the role prior to end date once sufficient applications have been received

We look forward to hearing from you