Freelance Consultancy Opportunities | London & Home Counties
Flexible Working | Remote & Site-Based | Competitive Hourly Rates
Arun Associates is seeking experienced freelance and consultant Building Surveyors to support our growing workload across Greater London and the Home Counties.
We are a well-established Chartered Building Surveying practice with a strong reputation for providing practical, professional advice within the residential sector. Due to increasing demand, we are looking to expand our network of trusted consultants who can assist on a flexible, project-by-project basis.
Typical Areas of Work
Our commissions regularly include:
- Building pathology and defect diagnosis
- Housing disrepair inspections and reporting
- Residential building surveys
- Schedules of condition
- Contract administration and project delivery
- Preparation of specifications and tender documentation
- Budget cost estimates and planned maintenance advice
- Licences for Alterations and leasehold residential matters
- Party Wall matters (desirable but not essential)
- Expert witness and litigation support work (desirable but not essential)
Who We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from Building Surveyors who:
- Have a minimum of 5 years' experience in residential building surveying.
- Are MRICS or FRICS qualified (preferred).
- Have at least 3 years' post-qualification experience.
- Can confidently manage instructions independently from appointment through to completion.
- Possess strong report-writing and communication skills.
- Are comfortable dealing directly with homeowners, tenants, housing providers, block managers, managing agents, architects, contractors, solicitors and insurers.
- Are professional, organised, personable and commercially aware.
What We Offer
- Flexible working arrangements to suit your availability.
- A steady stream of interesting residential surveying commissions.
- Competitive hourly remuneration commensurate with experience, qualifications and expertise.
- Opportunities for regular repeat instructions and long-term collaboration.
- Administrative and technical support where required.
- Collaboration with an experienced and supportive team.
- The flexibility to accept assignments that fit around your existing commitments and workload.
Whether you are an established consultant, semi-retired surveyor, or an experienced practitioner seeking additional freelance work alongside your current commitments, we'd be pleased to hear from you.
About Arun Associates
Arun Associates is a Chartered Building Surveying practice providing specialist advice to homeowners, housing providers, managing agents, insurers and property professionals throughout London and Home Counties. We pride ourselves on delivering practical solutions, responsive service and high professional standards.
📩 Interested?
Apply through LinkedIn with your CV and a brief summary of your experience.
We're particularly interested in hearing from surveyors with expertise in housing disrepair, residential defect diagnosis, contract administration and leasehold residential property matters.