Senior Title Searcher in Edinburgh

Location: Hybrid – Home/Glasgow/Edinburgh

Package: £32,500 + annual bonus scheme + benefits

Property Searches Scotland (PSS) is a market‑leading provider of property searches to conveyancers and legal professionals throughout Scotland. Part of tmGroup, PSS has established itself as a trusted, innovative, and award‑winning service provider. We combine industry expertise with cutting‑edge technology to deliver accurate, efficient, and highly reliable property search solutions.

We’re now looking for a Senior Title Searcher to join our Titles Team. This is a niche and senior role for an experienced property search professional with excellent knowledge of Land Register and Sasine title investigations.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare detailed Legal and Remortgage Reports using Registers of Scotland records, ScotLIS, and other property databases.
• Analyse deeds, burdens, servitudes, and other property rights or restrictions to identify and resolve complex title issues.
• Conduct thorough investigations for challenging cases, from historic Sasine entries to remote Highland properties, creating comprehensive reports that include maps, overlays, and other supporting evidence.
• Provide guidance and support to junior colleagues and contribute to team knowledge‑sharing.
• Stay up to date with changes in land registration practices, legislation, and conveyancing trends.
• Contribute to process improvements and quality assurance initiatives within the team.

Who You Are

• Experience in Scottish property title searching, including Registers of Scotland, Sasine Register, and Land Register.
• Good knowledge of land registration processes, conveyancing practice and Scottish property law.
• Proven ability to analyse complex legal and historical documents with high attention to detail.
• Skilled problem solver who can work independently to overcome challenging Title investigations.
• Confident communicator with the ability to liaise effectively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
• Technically proficient with digital search tools, including ScotLIS.
• Organised and able to manage multiple investigations in a fast‑paced environment.
• Enthusiastic, team‑focused, and committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
• Previous experience in a senior role within Titles searching is desirable.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with participation in an annual bonus scheme.
• Full benefits package including 25 days holiday (rising with service), private healthcare, pension, and life assurance.
• Flexible benefits scheme covering financial, wellness, legal, and medical support.
• Reward and recognition platform with a wide range of perks.
• Hybrid working, with two days a month in the office and the rest from home.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing and successful business.
• Supportive, knowledgeable, and award‑winning team environment.
• Chance to work on complex, challenging, and historically rich property searches that make a real impact for clients.

At PSS, we’re proud of the quality and reliability of our work. Our clients trust us to handle the most complex title searches across Scotland, and we’re looking for a professional who shares our passion for precision, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

If you’re an experienced Title Searcher ready for a challenging, rewarding role in a leading Scottish business, apply now.