Residential Surveyor
Arnold & Baldwin Chartered Surveyors
London Area, United Kingdom
Job Role: Residential Surveyor Location: Central London, covering a portfolio of Zone 1 to 6 Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum plus car allowance depending on experience Plus a generous commission structure Hours: Monday to Friday Arnold & Baldwin is an independent, progressive firm of Chartered Surveyors, providing a range of property related services. The company was established in 2007 and has already become known as one of the leading surveying firms in London and the South East. Due to continued business growth, a fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Residential Building Surveyor to join our innovative firm of Chartered Surveyors. Having won a number of awards such as The Best Small Business in South London , there has never been a more exciting time to join our forward thinking, client focused business offering real potential for career development within a friendly and supportive team. Main Responsibilities The role will involve carrying out residential secured lending valuations, homebuyer reports and building surveys, servicing our largest and longest standing clients which include some of the worlds most established banks and building societies. We have an impressive client list and drive our success through forging excellent relationships with lenders and delivering a best in class service. On a day to day basis the successful applicant will survey and value a wide spectrum of residential properties throughout London and the South East. Using iPad technology enables our surveyors to make the best use of their time. We are always coming up with innovative ways to improve efficiency and we encourage everyone to put their ideas forward. Our Residential Building Surveyors work closely with a range of clients and have close contact with lenders and Private Clients. This means not only is the work more varied, we are also able to really form close working relationships with our client contacts. Experience Minimum of two years post-qualification experience and experience of carrying out Level 1, 2 and 3 residential surveys for private clients and/or lending institutions. Have used tablet technology for site note taking and be familiar with Quest software, GoReport, RightMove Surveyor Comparable tool and Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) reinstatement valuation. Mortgage valuations Red Book Valuations for residential property RICS Level 2 Surveys RICS Level 3 Surveys Disrepair Surveys Ideally will have experience in: Development appraisals Party Wall Awards Project management Qualifications and Skills: MRICS or FRICS qualified applicants who have experience in residential valuations. Candidates with MBEng, MCIAT, MCIOB or MICWI qualifications may qualify for our AssocRICS qualification route. It would be preferable if you have some experience of carrying out mortgage valuations, homebuyer reports and building surveys. Excellent presentation and communication skills are essential, as is IT literacy and the ability to manage varying workloads to tight deadlines. Our team is made up of people who are passionate about what they do and the business. We hire like minded individuals who work hard, thrive in a truly team focused environment and can have fun at the same time. The Benefits Our customers deserve the best and the same applies to our people. We ll support you with all of the technology, training and support that you need to do your job well. We offer competitive salaries and a range of benefit packages. In addition to the core benefits, we also offer a range of exclusive discounts on extra benefits to help you and your family make the most of your money, safeguard your future and look after your health. Diversity and Inclusion We re committed to promoting diversity at Arnold and Baldwin and recruit on merit. We will consider applications from job share applicants. Arnold and Baldwin is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. If you have a disability, please let us know what adjustments you may need to the recruitment process to perform your best. Ready to apply? Click the below apply button to start your application for this role. We will ask you to upload your CV and answer a few questions. You may also be asked to complete verbal and numerical reasoning tests online. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS. If you meet the criteria for the role, we ll be in touch to arrange a short telephone interview and our shortlist of candidates will be invited to attend interviews with the hiring manager and up to three other key stakeholders. .