Building Surveyor

Reference: 4828928Job ID: 5419323Posted: 2026-10-09Closing date: 2027-01-06Location: GlasgowSalary: 45 per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: ConstructionCompany: HaysConsultant: James CoyleHays office: Glasgow — 3rd Floor, The Beacon, 176 St Vincent StreetPhone: Email: you are a Building Surveyor in Scotland and would like to explore new opportunities, then please contact James in Hays Construction and Property team on or email new companyHays are delighted to be supporting an established independent property consultancy in its search for a Building Surveyor to join its Glasgow office.

All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application. Operating across the UK, the business provides Building Surveying, Project Management and Cost Consultancy services to a broad range of commercial property stakeholders, including owners, investors, developers, funders and professional advisers.

The consultancy is involved in a wide variety of commercial property instructions and project work, with services spanning technical due diligence, property condition assessments, defect investigations, dilapidations, planned maintenance advice, project monitoring and refurbishment-related consultancy.

Alongside its surveying expertise, the business also supports construction and development projects through project management and cost consultancy services, giving surveyors exposure to a diverse range of commercial property challenges and project environments.

With a collaborative approach and a strong focus on delivering practical, commercially focused advice, this opportunity will appeal to Building Surveyors looking to work within a well-established consultancy that operates across multiple service lines and commercial property sectors.

What you'll get in returnSalary of 45,000 - 65,000, depending on experience. The opportunity to join an established and respected independent consultancy with a strong presence in the commercial property sector. Exposure to a varied workload spanning both professional Building Surveying services and project-related instructions.

The opportunity to work alongside experienced property and construction professionals within a collaborative consultancy environment. Your new roleAs a Building Surveyor, you will play a key role in delivering a broad range of professional and project-based surveying services across commercial property portfolios.

Your workload is likely to include activities such as technical due diligence, pre-acquisition surveys, property condition assessments, defect diagnosis and investigation, planned maintenance advice and landlord and tenant matters.

You may also have the opportunity to support project-related commissions, including refurbishment, repair and development monitoring instructions. Working closely with colleagues from across the consultancy's surveying, project management and cost consultancy teams, you will be involved in providing clear, commercially focused advice to clients and helping them manage property assets throughout their lifecycle.

This role offers the opportunity to work across a varied range of commercial property projects and instructions, supporting clients with both strategic property decisions and the ongoing management of built assets. What you'll need to succeedEssential

requirements

Building Surveying experience gained within a consultancy, client-side organisation or related property environment. A strong understanding of commercial property and building pathology. Experience producing professional surveying reports and technical advice.

Good communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with clients and colleagues. A proactive and commercially aware approach to problem-solving. Full UK driving licence (where required to undertake site-based duties).Desirable attributes: Chartered status or progress towards professional accreditation.

Experience undertaking technical due diligence, dilapidations, planned maintenance or project-related surveying work. Exposure to refurbishment, repair or development-related projects. Experience working across a range of commercial property asset types.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4828928 - James Coyle

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