Monitoring Surveyor

Birmingham/hybrid/field based

£75,000 - £80,000

We are delighted to be working with an award winning lender that offers Bridging, Ground Up Development & Bridge to Let loans of up to £15m across England & Wales.

The job holder will support bridging and development finance lending by inspecting properties, monitoring refurbishment/development works, and providing technical reports to support underwriting and loan drawdowns.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out site inspections for residential, commercial, and development properties used as loan security
• Assess property condition, construction quality, and suitability for lending
• Identify defects, structural issues, and refurbishment requirements
• Monitor refurbishment or development works for drawdown approvals
• Verify progress against budgets, schedules, and scope of works
• Produce monitoring surveyor reports for lenders and internal teams
• Review building plans, specifications, warranties, and compliance documentation
• Provide technical risk assessments to underwriters
• Advise on feasibility, build costs, and project risks
• Produce clear written reports with recommendations for lending decisions
• Liaise with underwriters, valuers, solicitors, developers, and brokers
• Respond to post-inspection queries quickly (bridging lenders often operate on tight deadlines)
• Ensure work complies with RICS standards and lender policies
• Maintain professional ethics and accurate documentation

Skills & Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, or similar
• MRICS / AssocRICS (or working towards chartership)
• Experience in property inspections, valuation, or development projects – with strong experience of residential properties
• Strong report writing and analytical skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Experience in bridging finance, development monitoring, or lender valuations
• Knowledge of residential, commercial, and mixed-use property
• Understanding of construction contracts and cost control

Additional Information:

• Office/field/hybrid – the candidate will be required to attend the office one or two times a week (West Midlands)
• Site visits across England
• Salary: £75-80k
• Excellent career opportunity