Chartered Senior Building Surveyor

Reference: 4822821Job ID: 5411991Posted: 2026-08-28Closing date: 2026-11-25Location: GlasgowSalary: 55000-60000 (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: ConstructionCompany: HaysConsultant: James CoyleHays office: Glasgow — 3rd Floor, The Beacon, 176 St Vincent StreetPhone: 07701276388Email: james.coyle@hays.comIf 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 0141 212 3660 or email James.Coyle@hays.com .What you'll get in returnYou'll join a market-leading consultancy that offers exposure to some of the UK's most prestigious property portfolios and projects.55,000 - 60,000 basic salaryAnnual bonus potential based on performanceFlexible and hybrid working arrangementsGenerous holiday allowancePrivate healthcare and enhanced pension schemeStructured career progression and leadership development opportunitiesAccess to a varied and high-profile project portfolioOngoing professional development and trainingA supportive and collaborative team environmentYour new companyOur client is a leading global property and construction consultancy with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality surveying, project management and advisory services across the UK. Working with an impressive portfolio of public and private sector clients, they provide expertise across commercial offices, industrial, retail, healthcare, education, residential, infrastructure and mixed-use developments.Due to the continued growth of their Building Consultancy team, an excellent opportunity has arisen for a Chartered Senior Building Surveyor to join their established and highly regarded team based in Scotland.Your new roleAs a Chartered Senior Building Surveyor, you will be involved in a diverse range of professional and project-led instruction across a varied property portfolio. This role offers exposure to both traditional building surveying services and high-value project work, providing an excellent variety of career development opportunities.Your responsibilities will include:Technical due diligence and pre-acquisition surveysDilapidations advice and negotiations on behalf of landlords and tenantsPlanned preventative maintenance strategies and condition surveysContract administration and project managementRefurbishment, fit-out and asset improvement projectsDefect diagnosis and technical reportingSchedules of condition and reinstatement cost assessmentsBuilding pathology investigationsParty wall matters and neighbourly issuesClient relationship management and business developmentMentoring and supporting junior surveyors within the teamYou will work closely with a diverse client base, delivering tailored solutions across both professional and project commissions while contributing to the continued success of the wider business.What you'll need to succeedMRICS qualification and Chartered Building Surveyor statusProven experience within a consultancy environmentStrong technical knowledge of professional building surveying servicesExperience managing refurbishment and construction projectsExcellent report-writing and client-facing skillsCommercial awareness and the ability to develop client relationshipsStrong organisational and project management capabilitiesA proactive and collaborative approach to delivering high-quality workA full UK driving licenceWhat 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. #4822821 - James Coyle