Senior Building Surveyor Job at Full Time

Your new company
You’ll be joining one of the UK’s most respected Chartered Surveying Practices, known for providing sound property advice built on a combination of deep local expertise and the support of a national network of offices across Scotland and England. The organisation employs over 250 qualified professionals across 21 offices, maintaining the highest professional standards and investing significantly in staff development, training, and progression. Their Building Surveying team is particularly well-regarded, helping clients maximise property value and minimise liabilities across a wide spectrum of public and private sector projects.

Your new role
As a Senior Building Surveyor based in the Edinburgh office, you’ll deliver a wide range of professional and project services, including building surveys, dilapidations, schedules of condition, planned maintenance, contract administration, and technical due diligence.You will manage your own workload, support project delivery from inception to completion, nurture client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of the Edinburgh team. You may also mentor more junior surveyors and APC candidates as part of the organisation’s strong professional development culture.

What you’ll need to succeed

• MRICS qualification (essential).
• Strong experience in professional Building Surveying across commercial and/or public sector environments.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality advice.
• A proactive, commercially minded approach to managing projects and deadlines.
• Confidence working both independently and as part of a wider professional team.

What you’ll get in return

• A competitive £50,000 – £60,000 salary, depending on experience.
• The opportunity to join a highly respected, well-established surveying practice with a strong national presence.
• Excellent career progression supported by a structured development framework and senior professional mentorship.
• Exposure to a diverse mix of clients and projects, enhancing both technical breadth and long-term career prospects.

What you need to do now
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