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Monitoring Surveyor

Birmingham, UK

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

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