The Construction Index Ltd
Senior / Associate Building Surveyor
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Salary: £60000 - £65000 per annum + Benefits
Type: Full Time
Region: Scotland
Town/City: Glasgow
Posted: 27/07/2026
Listed in: Building Surveyor
Reference: 23431_1785139362
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Senior / Associate Building Surveyor Overview
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading multidisciplinary consultancy for a Senior or Associate Building Surveyor to join their growing Buildings & Project management team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on some of the UK's most prestigious and high-profile projects across a diverse range of sectors.
Whether you're an experienced Senior Building Surveyor ready to step into a leadership role, or an established Associate looking for your next challenge, this position offers excellent career progression, a varied project portfolio and the opportunity to work alongside highly regarded industry professionals.
The successful candidate will work across sectors including retail, healthcare, energy, commercial property, education and the public sector, delivering refurbishment, improvement and modernisation projects. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements are available, alongside a collaborative culture that supports professional development and long-term career plan to director level.
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The Role
Key Responsibilities Include
- Delivering refurbishment, improvement and modernisation projects across a variety of sectors.
- Undertaking feasibility studies, preparing specifications, obtaining estimates and statutory approvals, and administering building contracts.
- Working with standard forms of contract including JCT and NEC.
- Providing a full range of professional Building Surveying services.
- Leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing client relationships.
- Mentoring and developing junior Building Surveyors, including supporting APC candidates through the RICS process.
- Supporting senior leadership with project delivery, business operations and team management.
- Carrying out surveys, inspections, schedules of condition and a range of professional consultancy services.
- Identifying and developing new business opportunities, including preparing fee proposals and tender submissions.
- Ensuring projects are delivered in line with quality, health & safety and statutory compliance requirements.
About You
We're keen to hear from candidates who have:
- A BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying or another RICS-accredited degree.
- MRICS Chartered status (or be working towards chartership if applying at Senior level).
- Strong technical Building Surveying experience across a range of project and professional services.
- Experience managing client relationships and delivering projects commercially.
- The ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Experience mentoring and developing junior colleagues.
- Excellent report writing and technical documentation skills, including feasibility studies, specifications and asset reviews.
- A strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and statutory compliance.
- Commercial awareness with an interest in business development and winning new work.
- Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills.
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What's Next?
If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply with your up-to-date CV using the application link below. Alternatively, if you'd like to find out more before applying, feel free to give me a call for a confidential, no-obligation conversation. I'm happy to answer any questions about the role, the company and what you can expect throughout the recruitment process.
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