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Building Surveyor - Kent

£23.5 - £27.4 per hourEstimated

Roles & Responsibilities

Due to continued business growth, we have opportunities within our building surveying division

You will be delivering expert surveying services in response to new client claims. You will assess a range of properties and buildings in your area, including their surfaces such as driveways, gardens, and landscaping—identifying necessary repairs and providing clear, detailed reports.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct on-site surveys of properties and buildings, including their surfaces such as driveways, gardens, and landscaping

Produce comprehensive reports with detailed recommendations in line with our clients’ indemnity

Identify defects and advise on effective remedial works

Provide guidance on proposed alterations and improvements, including realistic timelines

Prepare bill of quantities (BoQ), schedules of work, and safety assessments

Advise on relevant legal and planning matters

Adhere to internal reporting standards

What We Offer

Flexibility: A hybrid role with a mix of home-based, office, and regular site visits

Support: Scheduling and diary management are handled by a dedicated assistant, allowing you to focus on core surveying duties

Stability: An established client base and a consistent, reliable workload

Skills Required

Proven experience working as a Building Surveyor

Relevant qualifications

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Flexible approach to working hours to accommodate workload peaks

Professional and presentable, both on-site and over the phone

Strong understanding of construction methodologies, legislation, regulations, rectification techniques, and current material costs

Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and various surveying software

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong grammar and spelling

Organised, honest, and a reliable team player

Desirable

CITB Health & Safety qualification

Experience assessing buildings for damage caused by insured perils or working within the insurance industry

 

 

Benefits

BENEFITS:

Excellent progression.

Company pension which increases with time served

An industry leading maternity policy

£500 wellbeing payment at annual review

Loyalty bonus at milestone years

Support to continue training and paid for professional qualifications

Access to a Rising Stars programme and equal support for mental and physical wellbeing.

Company vehicle & Fuel Card

HOURS OF WORK: 8.45-5.00pm Monday to Friday – Northampton office and home-based, with regular field work

HOLIDAY: 25 days plus bank holidays, an extra 16 hours of time off in lieu taken at no more than two-hour slots which equates to the total of 27 days plus bank holidays.  An additional day is also given for your Birthday if it falls on a weekday.

HEALTH & SAFETY: No current issues to report on site

Please do contact us for more information or visit our Linkedin page.

Vacancy posted 14 days ago
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