Residential Surveyor (AssocRICS / MRICS Pathway)

We are seeking a Residential Surveyor (AssocRICS) to join our Survey and Professional Services team, delivering high quality valuation and professional survey work for major UK lenders and private clients. This is a home based role within a stable, technically strong environment, with inspections and diary centrally coordinated so you can focus on professional judgement, inspection quality and report delivery.

Your workload will include lender valuations, Red Book valuations for probate, taxation and matrimonial purposes and, where appropriate, Homebuyer Reports and Building Surveys. Volumes are structured to prioritise quality, accuracy and defensibility. This role is ideal for an AssocRICS Surveyor looking to progress towards MRICS within a respected and established practice.

ROLE EXPECTATIONS

This role requires strong technical capability, sound judgement and disciplined compliance. You will take ownership of inspections and reporting while operating within a well organised professional support structure. You will:

• Undertake valuation and survey work in accordance with lender and RICS standards
• Deliver accurate, robust reports within agreed SLAs
• Follow specific lender guidance and Red Book requirements
• Maintain CPD in line with RICS regulatory obligations
• Keep up to date with market and regulatory developments
• Adhere to Quality Assurance, Health & Safety and internal compliance procedures

You will build trusted relationships with lenders and private clients while continuing to strengthen your technical expertise.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

Youll be successful in this role if:

• Your reports are technically sound, clear and delivered within SLA
• You manage inspections efficiently with strong professional judgement
• Lenders value your reliability and communication
• You actively progress towards MRICS
• You contribute positively to a technically focused and collaborative team

HOW YOULL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME

Most weeks, youll be:

• Attending prebooked inspections across your patch
• Undertaking lender valuations in line with panel requirements
• Completing Red Book valuations for probate, taxation and matrimonial purposes
• Preparing Homebuyer Reports and Building Surveys where required
• Delivering reports within SLA and compliance standards
• Developing competencies aligned to MRICS progression

You will work from home, travelling to inspections as required, supported by central diary coordination so you can focus on technical delivery and professional development.

WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR

This role suits someone who:

• Is AssocRICS qualified
• Is working towards, or ready to begin, the MRICS pathway
• Has strong knowledge of building pathology and lender expectations
• Understands residential property markets
• Communicates clearly and professionally
• Is self motivated and committed to technical progression

YOUR PATHWAY TO MRICS AT KFH

We take chartership seriously and provide a clear, structured and well supported pathway, including:

• Dedicated MRICS qualified supervisors and counsellors
• Structured mentoring and regular progress reviews
• Support with competency selection, case study preparation and ethics
• Paid professional fees, exams and resits
• Protected time for APC related development and CPD

For most candidates, this typically results in chartership within 12 to 24 months, depending on experience and APC entry point. Beyond MRICS, there are clear routes into senior technical roles, specialist valuation work and broader professional advisory positions, allowing you to continue developing your career within a respected and stable practice.

EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS

Residential valuation experience for UK banks and building societies. Experience completing Red Book valuations. Familiarity with Homebuyer Reports and Building Surveys. Strong understanding of lender guidance and compliance requirements.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive base salary aligned to experience. Car allowance and performance related commission where applicable. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Private medical insurance, life assurance and enhanced family leave provisions. Fully funded professional development, including structured CPD and support for further qualifications where appropriate. Pension scheme and employee assistance programme. Employee referral scheme.

ABOUT KFH CHARTERED SURVEYORS

We are an established firm of Residential Chartered Surveyors and Valuers, delivering high quality valuation and survey services across the London property market. Founded in 1977 within the Kinleigh Group, part of Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward, we are now part of the wider Odevo group, a fast growing international property services organisation. This combination of heritage and scale gives our surveyors the benefit of a respected brand, strong technical foundations and the backing of a modern, growth focused group. All of our work is undertaken in accordance with RICS regulations and the Valuers Registration Scheme, supported by ISO accreditation to ensure consistent quality and compliance. As we continue to expand, we are investing in ambitious surveyors who want to develop their careers within a technically strong, well supported environment that offers structured CPD and genuine long term progression.

HOW WE HIRE

Initial conversation with our talent team. Interview focused on experience, judgement and approach. We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout.

INTERESTED? Apply with your CV. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required.