Graduate/Assistant Building Surveyor (Building Consultancy)

Edinburgh | Building Surveying Consultancy | Full-time

We are looking for an enthusiastic Graduate / Assistant Building Surveyor to join a growing building surveying consultancy in Edinburgh.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career surveyor looking to develop their experience within an established and supportive consultancy environment. You will work alongside experienced building surveyors on a varied portfolio of commercial and residential projects, gaining hands-on experience across the full range of building surveying services.

Our client is committed to developing people and will provide the training, mentoring and practical experience needed to progress your career and work towards RICS qualification, where applicable.

Working as part of the Edinburgh team, your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with building surveys, condition surveys and defect investigations
• Supporting the preparation of Schedules of Condition, Schedules of Dilapidations and other technical reports
• Assisting with planned and reactive maintenance advice
• Supporting contract administration and project monitoring on refurbishment and repair projects
• Carrying out site inspections and recording building defects and condition
• Assisting with the preparation of specifications, schedules and tender documentation
• Liaising with clients, contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders
• Undertaking research and providing technical input into reports and recommendations
• Supporting senior surveyors with a variety of professional instructions
• Developing your knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, standards and best practice

We are looking for someone who is keen to build a long-term career in building surveying and has a genuine interest in the built environment.

You will ideally have:

• A degree in Building Surveying, Building/Construction, Property or a related subject
• Or be working towards / have recently completed an appropriate degree
• An interest in working towards RICS chartership
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• A willingness to learn and take responsibility
• Confidence in dealing with clients and colleagues
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• A full UK driving licence would be advantageous

Previous surveying experience is beneficial but not essential. We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative and a willingness to develop.

Joining our client will give you the opportunity to:

• Work on a varied range of building surveying projects
• Gain practical experience alongside experienced surveyors
• Receive structured training and professional development
• Work towards RICS qualification and chartership
• Develop strong technical and client-facing skills
• Take increasing responsibility as your experience grows
• Work within a friendly, collaborative and supportive team
• Build a long-term career within an independent building surveying consultancy

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.