Building Surveyor

Overview

Building Surveyor handling surveys & contract admin in Glasgow

Key Responsibilities

• quality monitoring
• survey work
• tender management
• cost estimation
• reporting
• client liaison

Tasks

-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. -Inspect existing properties and develop scope, budget costs and programmes for implementation of proposed project works. -Support the development of cost estimates when needed within relevant reports. -Reporting to the client and other stakeholders in line with the client’s requirement with company standards. -Liaise with building occupiers to arrange access or for related logistical matters. -Engaging in professional development and training within the business and externally. -Liaising regularly with mentors and will seek support when issues and challenges on assignments arise. -Generally representing Thomas & Adamson in a professionally competent and positive manner, ensuring service quality and integrity is maintained to the highest possible standards. -Support the Contract Administrator activities; process required project notices and correspondence. -Manage and co-ordinate the tender process, analyse tender returns and prepare tender reports including recommendations for contractor appointment. -Represent Thomas & Adamson on assignments and liaise between the client, other designers and the contractor to support the successful conclusion of project work. -Ensure others meet their obligations/responsibilities under their appointments and appropriate H&S legislation. -Working with all team members to understand client requirements/deadlines and how best to deploy resource efficiently to achieve these requirements/deadlines. -Representing T&A at project meetings with clients, designers and contractors and following up on actions assigned to T&A at all such meetings. -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. -Develop tender documentation and specifications using NBS. -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.

Requirements

• cad
• h&s
• contract administration
• project management
• post‑grad
• apc

What You Bring

Delivering Great Client Experience 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. -Understands and appreciates the importance of using discretion. -Accurate and excellent attention to detail. -Be proficient in the use of CAD with a working knowledge of building standards and related processes -Able to demonstrate awareness of current legislation relating to Health & Safety and Building Regulations. -Able to prioritise and co-ordinate tasks efficiently ensuring all deadlines are met. -Able to demonstrate an involvement and awareness of various types of survey work, including Dilapidations, Due Diligence Survey Work, Schedules of Condition and Planned Maintenance Inspections. -Able to demonstrate an understanding of Contract Administration and Project Management processes. -Communicating clearly, concisely and coherently with the client and other consultants regarding information required for the purpose of performing our services -A Building Surveyor with demonstrable post-graduate experience. -Team player who deals effectively with colleagues and clients.

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Benefits

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. -Flexible approach to work.

About Andersen James Group

-They’ve carved a niche placing white‑collar professionals in housing, planned works, repairs, maintenance, energy services, compliance and asset management roles. -The business expanded through four dedicated divisions—Housing, Construction, Executive and Consultancy—matching talent to purpose. -Clients engage Andersen James for interim hires and transformational projects: from risk management and restructuring to digital transformation and post‑acquisition integration. -Beyond recruitment, they offer executive coaching, talent mapping, market benchmarking and offer management to elevate placement success. -Their typical projects range from filling senior roles in housing authorities to staffing teams in energy services and compliance departments. -A standout: each quarter every team member donates half a day to community charities and the company channels profit and time into local causes.

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