Building Surveyor (Glasgow or Edinburgh)

About the role

Egis UK, the buildings consultancy unit of Egis (formerly Thomas & Adamson International Ltd), is looking for a Building Surveyor to join its team in Glasgow or Edinburgh. You will work on projects in both the public and private sectors, primarily in Scotland and occasionally throughout the UK. The role suits someone with a few years of post-graduate experience and working towards their APC, ideally combining survey and contract administration experience.

Key responsibilities

• Represent Egis on assignments, liaising between client, designers and contractor to support project completion
• Inspect existing properties and develop scope, budget and programme for proposed works
• Arrange access with building occupiers and develop tender documentation and specifications using NBS
• Manage and coordinate tenders, analyse tender returns and prepare tender reports with contractor appointment recommendations
• Support the Contract Administrator, process project notices and correspondence, and monitor site quality and compliance with contracts and drawings
• Ensure others meet their obligations under their appointments and H&S legislation
• Carry out survey work including dilapidation, PPM, condition and schedule of condition, and pre-acquisition surveys, reporting clearly to the client
• Support cost estimates in reports and represent Egis professionally at project meetings, following up on agreed actions
• Work with the team to meet client requirements and deadlines, liaise with mentors, and take part in internal and external professional development

Required profile

• A few years of post-graduate experience, working towards APC
• Blend of survey (condition, PPM and/or pre-acquisition) and contract administration experience
• Strong understanding of construction technology
• Able to prioritise and coordinate tasks, accurate and proactive, confident and flexible