Chartered Building Surveyor

About the Role

We are seeking a chartered building surveyor to join our Scotland regional team in a pivotal role aimed at strengthening our building surveying services. This permanent, full-time position offers hybrid working arrangements based in the Glasgow or Edinburgh offices, at home, or on-site. You will collaborate with an established team to deliver professional surveying services to clients primarily in the commercial and heritage sectors across the central belt and surrounding regions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage building surveying assignments including inspections, dilapidation and party wall advice, refurbishments, restorations, maintenance, fit-outs, extensions, and new projects.
• Support business unit directors in achieving company objectives.
• Build and nurture strong client relationships in both public and private sectors.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality surveying services that meet client requirements.
• Oversee project management from feasibility and design through contract administration, completion, and review stages.
• Conduct quality control for construction projects and coordinate subcontractor appointments per company guidelines.
• Provide clear, professional advice to clients and project teams.
• Verify all quantitative and financial information through independent checks prior to issue.
• Engage in mentoring and coaching colleagues to maximize their development.
• Prepare bids, manage service profitability, and flag any potential risks relating to professional indemnity insurance.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities to foster growth within the business unit.

Qualifications and Skills

• Must hold MRICS certification (Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors).
• Extensive post-qualification experience in building surveying with hands-on knowledge of building survey delivery.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and procurement strategies including contract administration.
• Knowledgeable about relevant legislation impacting building contracts.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Organized, adaptable with strong problem-solving, negotiation, financial, and numerical management abilities.
• Proficient in ICT, particularly MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven ability to work well within and lead teams.

Employee Benefits

• Career progression paths with support for professional development through training, mentoring, and upskilling.
• Access to a contributory pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing.
• Flexible working options to support work-life balance.

About Us

We are a global consultancy in property and construction with over 150 years of experience, operating in 28 countries. We deliver innovative, sustainable projects across a variety of sectors, contributing to communities and the built environment. Committed to fairness, inclusion, and respect, we foster an inclusive workplace valuing diversity and providing support and accommodations to all employees.