Associate Director Building Surveyor

2 months ago


Edinburgh Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom HAYS Full time

Hays is delighted to be working with this global player in the world of commercial real estate.


They are a nationwide team of over 200 professional staff offering building surveying, cost management and project management expertise to investors, occupiers, lenders and developer clients.


They are looking to grow their Scottish commercial building surveying team with a position available in the Edinburgh.


Their operation covers a range of landlords/investors, including major institutions and a wide range of public and private corporate clients. They are looking for a self-starter with a solid skillset in the world of commercial property.


The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment with a continuous stream of work within the commercial sector, working with investor and corporate clients.


They will also be confident in a client-facing role, contributing to winning new clients and work streams. They are looking for professionals with experience in both professional and contract administration services, dilapidations and refurbishment schemes. Exposure to the commercial sector would be an advantage.


What this job involves

  • Undertaking Building Surveyor's inspections and preparing reports
  • Preparing specifications for, and administering, repair and refurbishment contracts
  • Preparing and negotiating schedules of dilapidations/preparing exit strategies
  • Preparing planned preventative maintenance plans
  • Undertaking building reinstatement cost assessments
  • Assisting with co-ordination of portfolio instructions and undertaking other duties from time to time as may be reasonably required
  • Making sustainable business links with both external and internal clients and offering a professional and excellent client service at all times


Candidate Requirements:

  • The ability to work within a team and on own initiative
  • Must be enthusiastic, proactive and self-motivated
  • Must have strong verbal and numerical skills, and be comfortable with report writing
  • Requires excellent time management and general organisational skills
  • Is required to be flexible and have the ability to work under pressure
  • Must be well presented and have excellent communication skills
  • MRICS (building surveying) with proven experience, preferably PQE in a commercial consultancy
  • Experience of AutoCAD an advantage


In return you will receive...


Up to £65k salary + £5k car allowance

Relaxed office atmosphere with hybrid working pattern

Discretionary and performance based bonus structure

Private healthcare and dental plan

Up to 12% employers pension contribution

✈ Up to 28 days holiday + public holidays

Ongoing professional development and training

⬆ No glass ceiling for promotion


In this highly competitive market, the client is prepared to speak to relevant interested candidates prior to formal interviews.


For more information, please get in touch



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