Senior Building Surveyor in Glasgow

Senior Building Surveyor

Join our team at Thomas & Adamson in Glasgow. This role focuses on working across the public and private sectors, combining surveying (condition, PPM, pre-acquisition) with contract administration. A strong understanding of construction technology and experience in monitoring quality of construction works are highly valued.

About the Role

You will be joining our existing team of building surveyors and be provided with opportunities to work on projects in both the public and private sectors. The position can be based out of our Glasgow or Edinburgh office and will involve assignments primarily in Scotland, with occasional work across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Act as the interface for projects between the client, other designers and the contractor to support the successful conclusion of project work.
• Inspect existing properties and develop scope, budget, costs and programmes for implementation of proposed project works.
• Liaise regularly with the client to understand fully their requirements and the underlying project drivers; keep them regularly appraised of project activities.
• Provide guidance on the most effective procurement approach to achieve project deliverables.
• Manage appropriate design, programme and cost information as the project develops to support decision making by the client.
• Ensure appropriate communication channels are in place to support effective project delivery.
• Develop tender documentation and specifications using NBS.
• Manage and co‑coordinate the tender process, analyse tender returns and prepare tender reports including recommendations for contractor appointment.
• Chair and minute project meetings; act as Contract Administrator and process all required project notices and correspondence.
• Monitor the quality of works on site and ensure full compliance by the contractor with the terms of the contract and related drawings and specification.
• Ensure others meet their obligations/responsibilities under their appointments and appropriate H&S legislation.
• Act on behalf of Thomas & Adamson in a professional manner and ensure the company values are maintained and promoted.

Survey Work

• Undertake various types of survey work, including dilapidation, PPM, condition, schedule of condition, pre‑acquisition.
• Provide clear and concise reports and advise the client throughout the process to achieve their aims, all within the legal constraints applicable to the survey task.
• Coordinate and prepare reports for the projects you are responsible for.
• Provide cost advice to clients when needed for both project work and within relevant reports.

General Duties

• Oversee, review and approve the work of sub‑consultants or junior members of staff in a positive and constructive manner, as may be required for the delivery of project appointments.
• Represent Thomas & Adamson in a professionally competent and positive manner, ensuring service quality and integrity is maintained to the highest possible standards.
• Report to the client and other stakeholders in line with the client’s requirement with company standards.

Managing and Motivating the Team

• The SBS will play a key role in resource allocation, working with all team members to understand client requirements/deadlines and how best to deploy resources efficiently.
• The SBS will fulfil a leadership role with more junior members of the business and will support those individuals in dealing with issues and challenges on projects in a positive and professional manner.
• The SBS will assist with the professional development and training of more junior members of staff within the business.

Qualifications

• Chartered Building Surveyor.
• Demonstrated awareness of current legislation relating to Health & Safety and Building Regulations.
• Contract Administration and Project Management skills across a range of projects and successful delivery of them.
• Involvement and awareness of Dilapidations, Due Diligence Survey Work, Schedules of Condition and Planned Maintenance Inspections.
• Interest in construction technology and the interplay between the construction process and building defects.
• Proficient in the use of CAD with a working knowledge of building standards and related processes.
• Proven ability to establish good working relationships with several clients.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Consulting

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services, Building Construction, and Construction