Chartered Building Surveyor

Chartered Building Surveyor - Residential Lead A well-established, small independent building surveying practice is looking to appoint a Chartered Building Surveyor to head up and grow its residential team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious surveyor who wants real responsibility, autonomy, and a clear pathway to senior leadership, with the potential to progress to Director level within approximately two years. The Role You will take ownership of the residential department, delivering a broad range of professional services including: * Party wall matters * Pre-purchase surveys and condition reports * Dilapidations (residential) * Small extensions and domestic project work * Contract administration * Building regulations advice and applications * Client liaison and business development You will play a key role in shaping and expanding the residential side of the business. About You * MRICS qualified (essential) * Strong residential building surveying experience * Confident managing projects independently * Experience with party wall matters and domestic works * Commercial awareness and client-facing skills * Ambition to progress into a senior leadership role Why This Role? * Head up a department — not just another cog in the machine * Clear progression to Associate / Director * Small, supportive team with real influence on the business * Opportunity to help shape strategy and growth * Varied workload across professional and project work * Profit share in your department This role would particularly suit someone who feels ready for the next step but lacks progression opportunities in a larger firm