About the job

Description

Our client is a national chartered surveyors, with growing work within the Reading area (and surrounding areas). They specialise in both residential and commercial surveys, and pride themselves on their excellent quality and technical knowledge. The work covers Level 2 and Level 3 home surveys, party wall, valuations and other related works for residential clients in and around Reading. The role The role is a home-based role and the patch would be tailored to your location, so it would suit someone based in or around Reading, Berkshire, or South Oxfordshire. From Georgian and Victorian properties to new builds to Grade II listed cottages, the work is varied and interesting. They have a unique offering which sets the national team aside from their competitors so if you have a genuine interest in providing top technical support to customers, this could be the role for you. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for a role where they can have more control over their work and what they do. As an independent company, the firm also have the flexibility to shape the job according to what you are looking for. If you want to get involved in growing the business and liaising with clients, they can facilitate that. If an excellent work–life balance is your priority, then the role is ideal – our surveyors often schedule surveys to allow them to fit around what works for them. The role is very flexible and entirely home-working, with no points or timesheets. The person The ideal candidate will be an RICS chartered building surveyor or an experienced AssocRICS surveyor, and be confident in carrying out residential building surveys. They must have an eye for detail and a thorough understanding of building defects, maintenance and repairs. You will need to have experience of: RICS residential building surveys a wide range of structural and building defects preparing and presenting comprehensive, accurate survey reports providing clear, concise, justified conclusions working independently and within a team structure liaising with clients, both verbally and through written correspondence A full UK driving licence is required. What we offer Salary of approx. £60–70K, depending on experience A diverse role with excellent opportunities for career progression: partnership is a possibility for the right person A supportive network of in-house professionals and admin staff Flexible and generous packages to suit you. These typically include (but are not limited to): health and life insurance flexible working and working from home 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays car allowance payment of professional subscriptions and support with CPD provision of all engineering and home office equipment pension contribution enhanced parental leave