Chartered Building Surveyor

Posted 17 March 2025
Salary £35k - 50k per year
LocationGlasgow City
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Property
ReferenceJO0000057427

Job description

Are you ready to take on complex projects and make a real impact in the world of Building Surveying?
 
We are looking for a Chartered Building Surveyor to join this firms' Glasgow office, delivering high-quality professional services in a dynamic private practice setting. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio, from traditional building surveys to managing multi-million-pound projects.
 
About the Company

This firm has a strong reputation for delivering expert consultancy services, particularly in the insurance sector. We pride ourselves on technical excellence, innovation, and outstanding client service. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, collaborating with in-house multidisciplinary teams and industry-leading professionals.

The Role

As a Chartered Building Surveyor, you will be responsible for:

  • Conducting dilapidation surveys, schedules of condition, and building surveys.
  • Performing specific defect analysis and preparing maintenance plans.
  • Managing larger projects up to £10M, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Working on historic buildings and specialist consultancy services for the insurance market.
  • Overseeing building reinstatement works, liaising with contractors, and preparing tender documents.
  • Acting as Contract Administrator and managing on-site reinstatement works.
  • Developing and maintaining strong client relationships, ensuring a high standard of service delivery.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive Salary - Reflective of your skills and experience.
  • Enhanced Pension Contributions - Helping you plan for the future.
  • Performance-Related Bonus - Rewarding your hard work.
  • Flexible Benefits Package - Tailored to suit your lifestyle.
  • Enhanced Family Leave - Supporting work-life balance.
  • Electric Car Scheme - Promoting sustainable travel.
  • Voluntary Benefits Schemes - Access to a range of perks.
  • Additional Birthday Holiday - Because you deserve to celebrate!
  • Share Purchase Scheme - With interest-free loans available.
  • Hybrid Working - A blend of office and home working to suit you.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • A degree-level qualification in Surveying or a related discipline.
  • Chartered status (MRICS preferred), or working towards accreditation (C.Build.E MCABE, MCIOB, MICE, CEng, or MIStructE considered).
  • Strong knowledge of surveying principles, with experience in claims and reinstatement work being advantageous.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and report-writing skills.
  • High levels of IT competency and literacy.
  • The ability to lead by example with integrity and professionalism.
  • A flexible and proactive approach, able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Experience mentoring Building Surveying Graduates through the APC process.

Hours of Work

  • Standard: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
  • Hybrid Working: Flexibility to work from home and the office

If you don't meet every requirement, don't worry. Apply - we're open to discussing how your experience might align with the role or other opportunities.
 
For more information, please contact Izzie Guimaraes at Carrington West on 023 93876 224.
 


Even if you're not actively looking for a new role, we encourage Building Surveying professionals to get in touch for future opportunities.  Carrington West's Property & Building Control division is one of the fastest-growing in the UK, and we have over 50 years of combined experience in the industry.