At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct residential inspections and prepare detailed survey reports.
- Company: Join Rellim Surveyors, a fast-growing independent surveying practice.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and flexible hybrid working.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with genuine career progression opportunities.
- Why this job: Focus on surveying without the hassle of chasing leads or admin tasks.
- Qualifications: AssocRICS or MRICS qualification with experience in residential surveys.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
- Residential Building Surveyor (Assoc RICS / MRICS)
- Essex & Surrounding Counties
- £50,000–£60,000 per annum + Performance Bonus
- Full Time | Permanent | Hybrid Working
Spend your time surveying—not chasing work.
At Rellim Surveyors, we believe surveyors should spend their time doing what they trained for: inspecting properties, producing excellent reports and helping clients make informed decisions.
We don't expect our surveyors to generate leads, chase fees or spend hours dealing with administration.
Our dedicated support team takes care of appointments, client communication and diary management, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality surveys.
As our business continues to grow, we're looking for an experienced Residential Building Surveyor to join our friendly, ambitious team.
What We Offer
We believe that if you look after your people, they'll look after your clients.
That's why we offer
- Competitive salary of
- £50,000–£60,000 , depending on experience
- Performance-related bonus
- Annual salary review
- Company pension
- Mileage allowance for business travel
- 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Your birthday off every year
- Paid RICS membership
- Ongoing CPD and professional development
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working and home-based report writing
- No business development or sales targets
- Dedicated administration team managing your diary and appointments
- Company laptop and surveying software
- Employee mentoring and technical support
- Casual dress
- Company social events
- Genuine opportunities for career progression
- A supportive, family-run working environment where your contribution is recognised
About the Role
You'll undertake residential inspections throughout Essex and the surrounding counties, preparing professional RICS survey reports for a wide variety of residential properties.
Your work will primarily include
- RICS Level 2 Home Surveys
- RICS Level 3 Building Surveys
- Residential defect diagnosis
- Providing practical, client-focused advice
- Delivering exceptional customer service throughout the survey process
This is a home-based, hybrid role. You'll carry out inspections during the day before preparing reports from home using our modern reporting systems.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work and enjoys delivering a high standard of service.
You’ll ideally have
- Assoc RICS or MRICS qualification
- Experience producing RICS Level 2 Home Surveys
- Experience producing RICS Level 3 Building Surveys
- Excellent technical knowledge of residential construction
- Strong report-writing skills
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- The ability to work independently and manage your own workload
- A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
- Ideally be based within approximately one hour of Chelmsford
- What Success Looks Like
At Rellim Surveyors, quality always comes before quantity.
A typical workload is around
5–7 residential surveys per week , depending on travel distances, property size and complexity.
We don't believe in unrealistic targets or rushing reports.
Instead, we expect our surveyors to produce technically excellent work, communicate professionally with clients and take pride in maintaining the standards expected of a RICS-regulated practice.
About Rellim Surveyors
Founded in 2020, Rellim Surveyors is a fast-growing independent, RICS-regulated surveying practice built on technical excellence, integrity and outstanding customer service.
We're proud to remain an independent business where quality matters more than volume and where surveyors are trusted as professionals rather than measured by unrealistic KPIs.
Our reputation has been built through honest advice, thorough inspections and producing reports that clients genuinely value.
Where Excellence Comes as Standard.
Application Questions
• Do you currently hold Assoc RICS or MRICS status?
- How many years' experience do you have undertaking residential surveys?
• Have you personally prepared RICS Level 2 Home Survey reports?
• Have you personally prepared RICS Level 3 Building Survey reports?
- Do you hold a full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle?
• Are you based within approximately one hour of Chelmsford?
- Additional Requirements
- Applicants should be available to commence employment in early September 2026 .
- Experience undertaking
- RICS residential valuations
(including Help to Buy, Shared Ownership, Probate, Matrimonial or Market Valuations) would be advantageous, although not essential.
- A willingness to contribute to the continued growth and success of an independent RICS-regulated practice.
Interviews will be held W/C 24th August, with offers made shortly afterwards to enable successful candidates to complete the onboarding process ahead of their start date.
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Residential Building Surveyor (AssocRICS / MRICS) in Essex employer: Rellim Surveyors
At Rellim Surveyors, we prioritise the well-being and professional growth of our employees, offering a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a supportive, family-run work environment. With a focus on quality over quantity, our surveyors can thrive without the pressure of sales targets, benefiting from dedicated administrative support and flexible working arrangements that allow for a healthy work-life balance. Join us in Essex and surrounding counties to be part of a team that values your expertise and fosters genuine career progression.
