RICS Registered Valuer status is required for this role. Applications from candidates without current RICS Registered Valuer status may not be progressed.
Applicants should be MRICS or FRICS and must hold current RICS Registered Valuer status.
About Surebound Limited
Surebound Limited is a growing UK surveying consultancy providing valuation, residential surveying, building surveying and property advisory services to homeowners, landlords, investors, solicitors, developers and private clients. We are building a professional, safe and quality-led surveying practice. Our aim is to provide clients with clear, reliable advice while ensuring our surveyors are supported with proper instructions, realistic timescales and respect for their professional judgement.
About the Role
We are looking for a Chartered Surveyor and RICS Registered Valuer to join Surebound as a key technical hire, helping shape the next stage of our surveying function. This role will support residential valuation work, home surveys, condition advice, selected defect inspections and client-facing reporting. The role is ideal for a surveyor who wants the security of a salary, the opportunity to help shape a growing surveying practice and the professional freedom to deliver high-quality work without being rushed or pressured to operate outside their competence.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake residential property inspections for valuation and survey instructions.
- Prepare clear, evidence-based valuation reports for private clients, solicitors, investors and other stakeholders.
- Support probate, inheritance tax, matrimonial, market value and other private client valuation instructions where competent.
- Undertake RICS Home Survey Level 2 and/or Level 3 reports, depending on experience and competence.
- Prepare residential condition reports and selected defect inspection reports, including issues such as damp, cracking, roofing defects, movement indicators, water ingress and general building condition.
- Provide reinstatement cost assessments or related commentary where appropriate and within competence.
- Carry out comparable research, market commentary, inspection notes, photographs and report evidence.
- Review incoming instructions and identify risks, limitations, conflicts or scope gaps before proceeding.
- Communicate professionally with clients, agents, solicitors, contractors and internal Surebound contacts.
- Help improve Surebound report templates, quality assurance processes and technical standards as the company grows.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- MRICS or FRICS status strongly preferred. AssocRICS candidates may be considered where they have RICS Registered Valuer status and strong residential surveying experience.
- RICS Registered Valuer status.
- Experience preparing residential valuation reports.
- Experience with residential surveys, homebuyer reports, condition reports or defect inspections.
- Strong understanding of residential property construction, common defects and building condition matters.
- Clear written reporting style and strong attention to detail.
- Ability to inspect independently and manage instructions professionally.
- Good client communication skills and a calm, professional manner.
- Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
Desirable Experience
- Probate, inheritance tax, matrimonial or tax-related valuations.
- RICS Home Survey Level 2 and/or Level 3 reports.
- Damp, cracking, roof and external defect inspections.
- Reinstatement cost assessments.
- Older residential properties, leasehold flats and residential investment properties.
- Working with solicitors, landlords, homeowners, estate agents or property investors.
- Experience supporting a growing surveying business, improving templates or contributing to quality assurance processes.
What Surebound Offers
- Salary of £45,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Performance bonus linked to completed instructions, quality standards and business growth.
- Hybrid working, with site visits as required.
- Clear written scopes before work proceeds.
- Administrative and client communication support.
- Realistic report turnaround expectations.
- Respect for professional judgement and competence boundaries.
- Opportunity to become Surebound's Lead Surveyor / Technical Lead as the business grows.
- A professional, respectful and safe working culture.
Boundary and Land Surveying Scope
Some Surebound enquiries involve boundaries, title plans, fences, access issues and neighbouring land matters. This role may include initial property observations where appropriate, but precise measured boundary surveys, topographical surveys, CAD boundary plans and specialist boundary dispute work will be referred to a land surveyor or geomatics specialist.
Why join Surebound?
This is an opportunity to become the first key technical hire in a growing surveying company. Surebound is not looking to rush surveyors, overload them with unsuitable instructions or pressure anyone to compromise professional standards. We want to build a long-term relationship with a surveyor who values integrity, technical accuracy, client trust and high-quality reporting.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short summary of your relevant experience, professional status, RICS Registered Valuer status, survey coverage area and availability. We are particularly interested in candidates who can support residential valuations, home surveys and defect/condition inspections.
Pay: £45,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Flexitime
Application question(s):
- Are you currently a RICS Registered Valuer?
- What is your current RICS status?
- Do you have experience carrying out residential valuations?
- Do you have experience producing RICS Home Survey Level 2 or Level 3 reports?
- What areas can you cover for site visits?
- What is your expected salary?
- Do you have a full UK driving license and access to a vehicle?
Work Location: Hybrid remote in London
