Associate Building Surveyor

Your new company
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a globally recognised real estate consultancy with a reputation for excellence, innovation, and integrity. Operating across more than 100 countries, the business is known for delivering high-impact property solutions to a diverse client base-from private investors and institutions to major corporate occupiers.

In Scotland, the Building Consultancy team is a well-established and highly respected function, comprising 15 Building Surveyors across three offices, including a vibrant and collaborative team in Glasgow. The company combines the scale and resources of a global firm with the agility and personal touch of a local practice. You'll be joining a business that genuinely invests in its people, offering industry-leading tools, structured development pathways, and a culture built on diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning.

Whether you're looking to deepen your technical expertise, take on leadership responsibilities, or work on landmark projects, this is a place where your ambitions will be supported and your contributions recognised.

Your new role
As an Associate Building Surveyor, you'll take a leading role in delivering a wide range of professional and project-based services across commercial real estate portfolios. You'll work with high-profile clients on complex and rewarding instructions, including:

• Building surveys for acquisition, occupation, and investment purposes
• Contract administration for refurbishment, fit-out, and defect rectification projects
• Dilapidations advice and negotiations on behalf of landlords and tenants
• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) strategies and reporting
• Defect analysis, diagnosis, and specification of remedial works
• Schedules of Condition, Licence for Alteration reviews, and project monitoring
• Preparation of specifications, schedules of work, and standard building contract forms

You'll also play a key role in mentoring and supporting junior colleagues, including a graduate and apprentice based in Glasgow, helping to shape the next generation of surveyors.
The role offers a high degree of autonomy, with flexibility around inspections and hybrid working, while still being part of a collaborative and high-performing team.

What you'll need to succeed

• MRICS qualified with strong commercial building surveying experience
• Proven ability to manage projects and deliver instructions from inception to completion
• Excellent technical knowledge across both professional and project-based surveying
• Strong interpersonal and client-facing skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members is highly desirable
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MS Project is advantageous
• A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Full UK driving licence

What you'll get in return

This role offers a highly competitive package designed to attract top talent:

• Salary up to 65,000 depending on experience
• 6,000 car allowance or access to a company car scheme and salary sacrifice options
• 25 days annual leave + 2 additional days at Christmas + bank holidays
• Hybrid working model with flexibility around inspections and core hours (e.g. adjusted hours for childcare/school runs)
• Private healthcare for you and your family
• Dental insurance, critical illness cover, and travel insurance
• Life assurance for you and your partner
• Gym membership and diner card perks
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Professional fees fully covered (e.g. RICS membership)
• Generous pension contributions:
  • 5% up to age 29
  • 7.5% up to age 39 (or 5 years' service)
  • 10% up to age 54 (or 10 years' service)
  • 15% for age 55+

You'll also benefit from working in a supportive and inclusive environment, where your development is prioritised and your voice is heard. With clear progression routes and exposure to high-value projects, this is a role that offers both immediate impact and long-term career growth.

What you need to do now
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