Senior Building Surveyor

Title

Senior Building Surveyor

7 January 2026

Built Asset Consultancy

Edinburgh (Hybrid Working)

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Construction

We are seeking an ambitious Building Surveyor looking for a rewarding career journey. This is a great opportunity for a talented individual to join and strengthen a successful client‑focused team and to contribute and share in RLB’s exciting journey. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach to the role and demonstrate a track record of delivering excellent customer service, promoting knowledge and best practice across projects and achieving successful outcomes for clients.

• Project Management
• Managing commissions
• Contract Administrator & Employer’s Agent
• Design & Specification Writing
• Pre‑acquisition surveys
• Quadrennial surveys on listed buildings
• PPM and Asset Condition Schedules
• Quality & Technical Monitoring
• Bank/Fund Monitoring
• Defects Diagnosis
• Dilapidations
• Measured Surveys
• Party Wall Awards
• Principal Designer

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive proactive approach to the role, and will be delivering customer service excellence with good commercial results.

• Degree qualified in Building Surveying or a similar technical discipline
• MRICS or membership of another relevant professional body

• CDM / Health & Safety exposure
• Project‑based experience
• Ability to successfully manage complex projects in a proactive and diligent manner
• Excellent specification writing skills
• Good knowledge of JCT Contracts
• Track record in project management of projects from inception to completion
• Evidence of working with multiple stakeholders
• Experience working with teams and managing projects by prioritising workloads and delivering deadlines
• Previously employed by a consultancy

• Recognised as a client‑focused, positive collaborator who shares knowledge freely and offers support to peers and seniors. Recognised as a team player with a strong willingness to learn
• Demonstrates a positive and proactive approach to the role, and will be committed to delivering customer service excellence with good commercial results

Hybrid Working – Working patterns to support work‑life balance, competitive maternity and paternity packages.

Well‑Rewarded – Competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement, with option to purchase up to five extra days.

Focus on Wellbeing – Health and wellness options including gym membership and cycle‑to‑work schemes.

Healthcare Packages – Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.

Personal Development – Continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in‑house mentoring schemes.

Additional Benefits – Wide range of benefits including season‑ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.

Exceptional Exposure – Opportunity to work on diverse projects across sectors and regions.

Social Responsibility – Team and social events, charity fundraising and volunteering activities.

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach full potential. Our talent strategy seeks to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Find out more here:
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - RLB | Europe

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