Senior Building Surveyor

Thomas & Adamson International Ltd (part of the Egis Group) are an award-winning UK based consultancy firm specialising 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, 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 are now looking for a Senior Building Surveyor to join our team at Thomas & Adamson in either Glasgow or Edinburgh.

About the Role:

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. You should have a blend of survey (condition survey, PPM, pre-acquisition) and contract administration experience. A strong understanding of construction technology is required and experience in undertaking quality monitoring of construction works would be preferable.

The position can be based out of our Glasgow or Edinburgh and will involve undertaking assignments primarily in Scotland but occasionally throughout the UK.

The Senior Building Surveyor (SBS) will be responsible for the following:

Project work:

· Act as the interface for projects 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 regularly with the client to understand fully their requirements and the underlying project drivers; keep them regularly appraised of project activities.

· Provide guidance on the most effective procurement approach to achieve project deliverables.

· Management of appropriate design, programme and cost information as the project developed to support decision making by the client.

· Ensure appropriate communication channels are in place to support effective project delivery.

· 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.

· Chair and minute project meetings; act as Contract Administrator and process all 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.

Survey work:

· 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.

· Coordinate and prepare reports for the projects you are responsible for.

· Provide cost advice to clients when needed for both project work and within relevant reports.

General Duties

· Overseeing/reviewing/approving the work of sub-consultants or junior members of staff in a positive and constructive manner, as may be required for the delivery of project appointments.

· Generally representing Thomas & Adamson in a professionally competent and positive manner, ensuring service quality and integrity is maintained to the highest possible standards.

· Reporting to the client and other stakeholders in line with the client's requirement with company standards.

Delivering great client experience:

The SBS 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 T&A at project meetings with clients, designers and contractors to provide advice on all aspects of project assignments and following up on actions assigned to T&A at all such meetings.

· Communicating clearly, concisely and coherently with the client and other consultants regarding information required for the purpose of performing our services

· Identifying risks and issues with ongoing activities and positively identifying mitigation measures in a way that both protects the interests of the client, Thomas & Adamson and any other relevant stakeholders.

Managing and motivating the team:

· The SBS will play a key role in resource allocation, working with all team members to understand client requirements/deadlines and how best to deploy resource efficiently to achieve these requirements/deadlines.

· The SBS will fulfil a leadership role with more junior members of the business and will support those individuals in dealing with issues and challenges on projects in a positive and professional manner.

· The SBS will assist with the professional development and training of more junior members of staff within the business.

In doing all of this, the SBS will act in a manner which fully reflects the cultural values of Thomas & Adamson; confident, honest, responsible, supportive.

What we need from you:

· You are a Chartered Building Surveyor

· Able to demonstrate awareness of current legislation relating to Health & Safety and Building Regulations.

· Able to demonstrate Contract Administration and Project Management skills across a range of projects and successful delivery of them.

· Required to demonstrate an involvement and awareness of Dilapidations, Due Diligence Survey Work, Schedules of Condition and Planned Maintenance Inspections.

· Have an interest in construction technology and the interplay between the construction process and building defects.

· Be proficient in the use of CAD with a working knowledge of building standards and related processes

· Able to demonstrate your involvement with several clients and that you have been able to establish good working relationships with them.