Building Surveyor / Roof Surveyor in Burnley

Building Surveyor / Roof Surveyor
Specialist Roof Inspections Training Provided
UK Roof Surveys Ltd
Full-time | Permanent
Salary: £38,000£45,000 per year depending on experience
Company vehicle provided
The Opportunity
UK Roof Surveys is a growing independent specialist roof inspection company carrying out residential and professional roof surveys across the UK.
Due to continued growth, we are looking for a professional Building Surveyor / Roof Surveyor to join our team.
We are open to candidates from several backgrounds.
You may already be an experienced Building Surveyor, Property Surveyor, Condition Surveyor or Roof Surveyor looking to specialise further in roofing.
You may be RICS qualified, working towards RICS membership, or have developed your surveying experience through another professional route.
Alternatively, you may be an experienced former roofing professional who has moved, or is looking to move, into surveying and inspection work.
What matters most is that you are professional, dependable, technically minded and capable of making evidence-based decisions.
About the Role
This is a specialist surveying position rather than a roofing sales or contracting role.
UK Roof Surveys does not undertake remedial roofing works.
Our surveyors independently establish the condition of a roof, identify defects and their likely causes, and provide clients with clear evidence-based findings.
You will carry out inspections including:
Pre-purchase and homebuyer roof surveys
Roof condition surveys
Leak and defect investigations
Drone roof inspections
Internal roof-space inspections
Workmanship and installation assessments
Repair versus replacement assessments
Independent contractor recommendation reviews
As you develop within the company, opportunities may also arise to work on commercial properties, housing portfolios, complex investigations and post-works quality assurance.
What Youll Inspect
Our surveys consider the roof as a complete system, including where applicable:
Natural slate
Clay and concrete roof tiles
Flat roofing systems
Leadwork and flashings
Valleys and abutments
Ridges and verges
Chimneys
Underlays and battens
Roof ventilation
Visible insulation
Roof structures and loft spaces
Previous repairs and alterations
Internal evidence of water ingress
General workmanship and installation quality
Who Were Looking For
We are deliberately open-minded about professional background.
Suitable applicants could include:
Building Surveyors
Residential Surveyors
Property Surveyors
Condition Surveyors
Stock Condition Surveyors
Roof Surveyors
Building Inspectors
Clerk of Works / Quality Inspectors
RICS-qualified surveyors
Surveyors working towards RICS membership
Experienced former roofing professionals with appropriate technical knowledge
RICS membership is welcomed but is not essential for this position.
Candidates without extensive specialist roofing experience will receive training in the UK Roof Surveys inspection methodology and roofing defect assessment.
Likewise, candidates coming from a roofing background will receive training in our professional surveying, evidence gathering and reporting standards.
What Matters to Us
Technical knowledge can be developed.
The characteristics we will not compromise on are:
Reliability. Professionalism. Integrity. Attention to detail.
Our surveyors represent UK Roof Surveys in clients homes and are trusted to provide independent professional opinions that can influence significant property decisions.
We therefore need someone who:
Turns up when they say they will
Communicates professionally with clients
Records evidence thoroughly
Does not make assumptions where evidence is insufficient
Is comfortable asking for technical support when required
Can follow a consistent inspection methodology
Takes pride in producing accurate work
Can manage their own diary and workload responsibly
Essential Requirements
Relevant surveying, property inspection, building pathology or substantial roofing experience
Strong understanding of residential buildings
Ability to identify defects and investigate likely causes
Excellent attention to detail
Good written and verbal communication
Comfortable using digital inspection/reporting systems
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel
Ability to work independently
Professional and dependable approach
Desirable Experience / Qualifications
Any of the following would be advantageous but are not mandatory:
MRICS / AssocRICS
Building Surveying degree or equivalent
Residential surveying experience
Stock condition surveying
Building pathology experience
Roofing inspection experience
Practical roofing background
Clerk of Works / quality inspection experience
Drone qualification or experience
Thermal imaging experience
Working at Height training
Asbestos Awareness
CSCS
Experience producing professional inspection reports
Training
Every successful candidate will be trained in the UK Roof Surveys inspection methodology, regardless of their previous experience.
This includes:
Roofing systems and materials
Common roofing failure mechanisms
Defect diagnosis
Evidence gathering
Photographic standards
Internal and external inspection procedures
Repair versus replacement assessment
Remaining service-life considerations
Digital inspection systems
UK Roof Surveys reporting standards
Client communication
Technical escalation procedures
Initial inspections will be supervised and reviewed before the successful candidate progresses to independent surveying.
Complex or unusual findings can be escalated to senior technical support.
Career Development
UK Roof Surveys is developing its surveying operation nationally.
For the right person, this role therefore offers the opportunity to progress beyond residential surveying into areas including:
Senior Roof Surveyor
Commercial roof inspections
Complex defect diagnosis
Housing portfolio condition surveys
Contractor recommendation validation
Post-works quality assurance
Surveyor training and supervision
Technical report review and quality assurance
We are looking for someone who wants to develop with the company rather than simply complete a daily list of appointments.
Package
£38,000£45,000 per year depending on experience
Company vehicle
Business fuel
Surveying equipment provided
Specialist roofing training
Ongoing technical support
Professional development opportunities
No roofing installation or repair work
No requirement to sell remedial work
Growing national surveying operation
Opportunity for progression into senior and specialist positions
About UK Roof Surveys
UK Roof Surveys provides independent specialist roof inspections.
We do not undertake the roofing works we recommend.
Our inspection fee remains the same whether our conclusion is that a roof requires replacement, repair, monitoring or no immediate work.
This allows our surveyors to concentrate on one thing:
Establishing what the evidence actually shows.
We combine specialist roofing knowledge with structured inspection, photographic evidence and professional reporting to give clients an independent assessment of one of the most important components of their property.
Apply
Please submit your CV together with a brief summary of your surveying, building or roofing experience.
We welcome applications from established surveyors as well as experienced roofing professionals who have successfully transitioned, or are looking to transition, into professional inspection work.