Chartered Surveyor -Residential

Chartered Residential Surveyor

Location: East Sussex / Hybrid Working Available
Salary: Up to £55,000 basic + Uncapped Bonus (OTE £90,000)
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent

About the Role

Placr Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of an established and growing independent surveying practice seeking an experienced Chartered Residential Surveyor to join their professional team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an MRICS-qualified surveyor looking for a varied role with genuine autonomy, strong earning potential and exposure to residential surveying, defect diagnosis, project work and party wall matters. You'll be joining a business committed to delivering exceptional client service and maintaining the highest professional standards.

The Role

As a Chartered Residential Surveyor, your responsibilities will include:

* Carrying out RICS Level 2 and Level 3 Home Surveys on residential properties.

* Inspecting homes, diagnosing building defects and providing practical repair recommendations.

* Producing clear, accurate and client-friendly reports, with full administrative support.

* Managing residential refurbishment, alteration and extension projects, including specifications, contract administration and site inspections.

* Acting as Principal Designer under CDM Regulations where required.

* Undertaking Party Wall matters, including Notices, Awards and Schedules of Condition.

* Carrying out reinstatement cost assessments and residential valuations (desirable).

About You

To be successful, you'll have:

* MRICS Chartered Surveyor status.

* Experience carrying out residential building surveys and producing RICS Level 2 and 3 Home Surveys.

* Strong knowledge of residential construction and common building defects.

* Excellent communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

* A full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable Experience

* Party Wall surveying.

* Contract Administration and CDM Principal Designer experience.

* Insurance reinstatement cost assessments, residential valuations and/or RICS Registered Valuer status.

What You'll Receive

* Monday to Friday working (9:00am – 5:00pm).

* Hybrid working opportunities.

* Five weeks' annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

* Ongoing professional development and training.

* Supportive, experienced team.

* Opportunity to work on a diverse range of residential surveying projects.

* Career progression within a growing practice.

Why Apply?

This role offers genuine variety beyond traditional residential surveying, giving you the opportunity to develop your expertise across project work, party wall matters and specialist surveying services whilst enjoying excellent earning potential and a healthy work-life balance.

If you're an experienced Chartered Surveyor looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today through Indeed or contact Placr Recruitment for a confidential discussion
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed