Building Surveyor

About Us

Thomas & Adamson International Ltd (part of the Egis Group) are an award-winning UK based consultancy firm specializing in project management, cost management, building surveying and safety services in the Buildings space. Over the last 90 years, T&A have been supporting and leading organisations through the challenges of procuring, delivering and operating their built assets. We do this across the UK, the USA and Middle East.

The personalised nature of our expertise and advice gives our clients what they really want - greater confidence, more time and increased return on investment.

Our parent company Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 22,000 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting‑edge innovations and solutions for clients.

Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world.

We now have an exciting opportunity for another Building Surveyor to join our team in Glasgow.

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.

This role would be suited to a Building Surveyor with 2-3 years post graduation experience who is working towards their APC. The candidate should ideally have a blend of survey (condition survey, PPM and/or pre‑acquisition) and contract administration experience. A strong understanding of construction technology is required.

• Represent Thomas & Adamson on assignments and liaise 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 with building occupiers to arrange access or for related logistical matters.
• Develop tender documentation and specifications using NBS.
• Manage and co‑ordinate the tender process, analyse tender returns and prepare tender reports including recommendations for contractor appointment.
• Support the Contract Administrator activities; process required project notices and correspondence.
• Monitor the quality of works on site and ensure fully 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.
• At all times to act on behalf of Thomas & Adamson in a professional manner and ensure the company values are maintained and promoted.

• 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.
• Support the development of cost estimates when needed within relevant reports.

The BS will build strong, professional relationships with clients, consultants and contractors, based on mutual respect, trust and integrity. In this context, the role will involve:

• Representing…