Overview
Our Opportunity
Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do.
As part of our continued growth, we are looking to appoint a Building Surveyor to join our dynamic team. Based in our Glasgow office and working as part of a supportive national network, you will benefit from excellent training, hands-on guidance and real opportunities for career progression.
Are you motivated by delivering high‑quality work and making a meaningful impact in the built environment?
Do you want to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across multiple sectors?
The Building Surveyor will play a key role in delivering a wide range of surveying commissions, ensuring projects are well‑managed, technically robust and commercially successful. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, providing clear, practical and professional guidance throughout each stage of the project lifecycle.
Your core responsibilities will include:
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Running projects effectively, monitoring progress, expenditure and overall performance.
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Applying strong commercial awareness to support project resourcing and fee management.
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Providing technical input into bid preparation and wider business development activities.
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Undertaking building surveys in accordance with company procedures and industry standards.
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Attending client meetings, presentations and site visits, representing the firm with professionalism.
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Monitoring day‑to‑day programming and planning to ensure smooth project delivery.
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Tracking internal costs, preparing and issuing fee invoices accurately and on time.
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Liaising directly with clients and key stakeholders, maintaining clear communication throughout.
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Developing and sustaining long‑term client relationships built on trust and quality service.
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Checking and reviewing documents, reports and technical outputs to ensure accuracy and compliance.
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Ensuring full understanding and adherence to all Health & Safety requirements, practices and procedures.
This role offers the chance to grow your expertise, contribute to meaningful projects and be part of a team that values collaboration, innovation and personal development.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your surveying career, we’d be excited to speak with you.
Find out what it is like to work at Pick Everard here: Life at PickEverard – Pick Everard
About You
Our ideal Building Surveyor will have:
- The ability to secure MOD / Police Vetting due to the nature of our projects
- A RICS accredited degree of 2:1 or above in Building Surveying.
- Experience delivering projects in both public and private sectors.
- Knowledge of contract administration (JCT / NEC).
- Chartered status or actively working towards chartership.
- Solid understanding of building principles, with the ability to prepare detailed plans and specifications.
- Ability to monitor project progress and expenditure, providing clear reports.
- An inquisitive mindset with a creative, solutions-focused approach.
- Commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience.
- A professional, compassionate, and collaborative attitude.
- Excellent communication, teamwork, and client-facing skills.
Unsure you tick every box? We still encourage you to apply as your experience might be a great fit for this role or other opportunities in our team.
About Us
Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees, work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better.
We’re committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues.
We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career.
What we offer
Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect:
- Agile working.
- Career and Professional Development.
- Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities.
- 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave.
- Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan.
- Stakeholder pension.
- Professional subscriptions.
- Employee Discount Scheme.
- Eyecare Scheme.
- Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey.
Accessibility
We’re committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at careers@pickeverard.co.uk. We’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist you.
Agencies
We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV Introductions will not be accepted.
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