Cowie Consulting Ltd
Building Surveyor
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Cowie Consulting is a growing independent surveying practice based in Darlington, working across the North East and North Yorkshire.
Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced Building Surveyor / Residential Surveyor to join our team, primarily undertaking RICS Level 2 and Level 3 Home Surveys.
We place a strong emphasis on the quality of our inspections, reports and client advice. Our surveyors are not expected to work to high-volume inspection targets.
What we're looking for:
- AssocRICS, MRICS or FRICS qualified, or a suitably experienced SAVA graduate
- Experience undertaking residential property surveys
- Good knowledge of traditional residential construction and common building defects
- Strong written communication and report-writing skills
- Confident communicating directly with clients
- Able to manage their own inspections and workload
- Professional, thorough and reliable approach
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The role:
- Undertake RICS Level 2 and Level 3 Home Surveys
- Inspect a varied range of residential properties across the North East and North Yorkshire
- Prepare clear, practical and comprehensive reports
- Provide post-survey advice to clients where required
- Work within Cowie Consulting's established inspection and reporting procedures
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- Competitive salary dependent on experience
- 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
- One survey per day – no volume targets
- GoReport digital reporting software
- Administrative support, allowing surveyors to focus on inspections, reporting and clients
- Professional development and training
- Supportive independent practice with a strong focus on quality
- Opportunity to develop as the practice continues to grow
Full-time and part-time applicants will be considered.
If you are interested, please send your CV to andrew@cowieconsulting.net, or contact us for an informal and confidential conversation about the role.
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