Residential Building Surveyor

Residential Building Surveyor

Full-Time 35000 - 45000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Carpenter Surveyors Limited

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Conduct home surveys and provide expert advice to clients in Derbyshire.
  • Company: Carpenter Surveyors, a growing firm prioritising quality over corporate pressure.
  • Benefits: Flexible schedule, home-based work, and no micromanagement.
  • Other info: Join a supportive team where your expertise truly matters.
  • Why this job: Enjoy autonomy while making a real impact in residential surveying.
  • Qualifications: Chartered or experienced surveyor with strong report writing and client communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.

Flexible, home-based surveying with no points targets, no timesheets and no micromanagement. Carpenter Surveyors is looking for an experienced surveyor to carry out Level 2 and Level 3 Home Surveys across Derbyshire. The patch can be shaped around the right person, ideally someone based in Derbyshire or the surrounding area. You’ll be working with private clients, producing clear reports and providing practical, well‑reasoned advice to help them make confident property decisions.

Why Join Carpenter Surveyors

  • Quality surveying. Without the corporate pressure.
  • Flexible Schedule: Plan your surveys around your life, not around rigid corporate systems.
  • Home‑Based Working: Outside of site visits, work remotely with trust and complete autonomy.
  • No Points Targets: No timesheets, no points targets, and no unnecessary micromanagement.
  • Independent Practice: Be part of a growing firm where your ideas and expertise genuinely matter.

Who We’re Looking For

  • The right person for the role: an experienced surveyor who takes pride in delivering thorough, professional advice and enjoys working independently.
  • Professional Membership: Chartered Building Surveyor (MRICS) preferred, although experienced AssocRICS surveyors will also be considered.
  • Residential Surveying Experience: Confident undertaking Level 2 and Level 3 Home Surveys across a variety of residential property types.
  • Strong understanding of construction methods, defects, maintenance issues and repair requirements.
  • Report Writing Skills: Ability to produce comprehensive, accurate reports with clear and justified conclusions.
  • Client Communication: Comfortable communicating professionally with clients both verbally and in writing.
  • Driving Licence: A full UK driving licence is required for travel throughout the survey patch.

Residential Building Surveyor employer: Carpenter Surveyors Limited

Carpenter Surveyors offers an exceptional work environment for Residential Building Surveyors, prioritising flexibility and autonomy. With no corporate pressure, you can shape your schedule around your life while working from home, allowing you to focus on delivering quality surveys and expert advice to clients in Derbyshire. Join a growing firm where your expertise is valued, and enjoy the freedom to work independently without the constraints of points targets or micromanagement.

Carpenter Surveyors Limited

Contact Details:

Carpenter Surveyors Limited Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Residential Building Surveyor

Residential Surveying Experience
Level 2 and Level 3 Home Surveys
Understanding of Construction Methods
Knowledge of Defects and Maintenance Issues
Report Writing Skills
Client Communication
Professional Membership (MRICS or AssocRICS)