Welcome to Cobel Independent Building Surveyors – Registered Firm with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) based in Exeter, Plymouth and Torbay.
Cobel Surveyors are a Chartered Building Surveying practice covering the whole of Devon and Cornwall with over 40 years of property experience. We pride ourselves on delivering professional high standard and offer our services throughout The South West.
COBEL Career Opportunity
Residential Building Surveyor
We are an independent RICS registered firm of Chartered Building Surveyors. Covering Devon and Cornwall.
We pride ourselves on being professional and approachable providing our clients with a great service helping them through their home purchase. We are looking to expand our team with a likeminded individual.
We require a motivated professional to undertake Residential Building Surveys. We believe in having a work-life balance and reward hardworking people so they can enjoy their downtime.
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Benefits
• Competitive renumeration package
• Flexible work-life balance
• Membership fees paid
• Equipment provided
• CPD provided
• Private health insurance
• Car allowance
Main Duties
• Undertake RICS Home Survey Level 2 & 3
• Liaising with clients pre and post inspection
• Pre-inspection desktop surveys
• Snagging surveys on new build homes
Other duties associated with the role may be required from time to time.
Qualification and Experience
• Minimum of AssocRICS qualified, MRICS or FRICS
• Post-qualification experience is essential
• Proven experience in the role
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to talk through their findings with the clients
• Good IT skills being able to use tablets, laptop and alike
• Full UK driver’s licence
• Residential valuations experience is an advantage, but not essential
To inquire about this role please email your C.V to [email protected] or call Simon on 07896 13 17 16 for an informal discussion about the role.
RESIDENTIAL RICS HOME SURVEYS LEVEL 2 & 3
We offer level 2 and 3 building surveys for all types of residential properties. We work with you to understand your concerns and tailor our reports to meet your needs. If you’re not sure what level of survey you need then we would be more than happy to discuss the difference and help you choose…
All our surveys are undertaken by Chartered Surveyors (MRICS). We’ll undertake a thorough inspection regardless of survey choice and we do not undertake several surveys per day, providing you with the highest standards of technical knowledge and a focused approach.
DEFECT INSPECTION AND DRONE SURVEYS
As Chartered Building Surveyors, Cobel Building Surveyors have over 40 years of experience in identifying and specifying remedial works for many common and some not so common building defects. We use drone to inspect high level and difficult areas, avoiding the expense of erecting scaffolding before defect locations are even known.
We can provide detailed reports with recommendations or photographic schedules. We will tailor our service to your needs.
NEW HOME SURVEYS (SNAGGING SURVEY)
We have many years experience in the construction industry Project Managing the construction of new homes and therefore well placed to undertake inspection and provide “Snagging Reports” for your new build home. This allows you to address outstanding and poor workmanship items with the developer prior to occupation.
COMMERCIAL BUILDING SURVEYS
We undertake pre-acquisition Technical Due Diligent surveys and provide a bespoke report based on your requirements. We will advise you on other inspections you should consider undertaking and liaise with sub-consultants/contractors so that you have an holistic view of the property, allowing you to make an informed decision.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Cobel Surveyors offer bespoke Project Management packages from full management to Basic CDM duties. We also offer: Party Wall Services, Contract Administration, Building Regulation submissions, Planning applications and Feasibility Surveys.
What type of survey should I choose?
We offer both RICS Home Surveys 2 and 3, as well as New Home Surveys. The choice of survey depends on many factors but mainly age, type and condition.
We recommend that Level 3 Surveys are undertaken for properties that are older, larger or in poor condition. If the property is listed, unusual, altered or those of non-standard construction. A level 3 survey will also provide a more detail report and cost guidance for repairs identified.
We recommend that Level 2 Surveys are undertaken for properties that are constructed post-war and in reasonable condition. Only minor alteration have been undertaken.
We recommend that a New Home Survey (Snagging Survey) if you are purchasing a new build property. This will identify outstanding and poor workmanship items, and provide you with a annotated photographic schedule allowing you to present to the developer prior to occupation.
WHY CHOOSE COBEL BUILDING SURVEYORS?
Cobel Building Surveyors is an independent local practice with over 40 years experience in the property sector throughout Devon and Cornwall.
Your survey will be carried out by a Fully Chartered Member (MRICS) of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
We offer both impartial and detailed advice tailored to individual requirements. We use Drones* to inspect high level areas at no extra cost. If requested we can use thermal imaging technology to help locate defects.
We are a Registered Firm regulated by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
WHY SHOULD I PAY FOR A BUILDING SURVEY?
Buying a property is a significant investment. RICS Home Surveys offer thorough inspections and a comprehensive written report. For cash buyers an independent RICS recognised survey is vital in offering peace of mind before purchase. If you are purchasing your property with bank finance, It’s important to remember that your mortgage lender’s valuation report is not a survey. Its purpose is to discover confirm the property is reasonable security for the loan.
An RICS Home Survey will inform you of the actual condition of the property. Its an in-depth view of the property and is likely to highlight any issues or potential issues that you need to consider pre-purchase. Please feel free to contact us for a no obligation initial consultation.
WE ARE REGULATED
Cobel Building Surveyors are regulated by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).
We also subscribe to the Property Ombudsman scheme – For Residential Clients. for more information click the button below.
We also subscribe to the CEDR – For our commercial clients, for more information click this link.
