Building Surveyor (Minor Works)

Rise Technical Recruitment; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Progression

Training

Company Benefits

Bonus Scheme

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment is seeking a Building Surveyor (Minor Works) in Edinburgh or nearby. The role focuses on refurbishment, minor works and existing building projects, delivering site inspections, condition surveys and technical assessments across a diverse property portfolio.

You will develop scopes of work and technical reports for refurbishment and minor works, and support feasibility studies with practical design solutions for compliant, efficient delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in refurbishment, minor works or existing building projects.
• Knowledge of UK building regulations, planning requirements and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out site inspections, condition surveys, and technical assessments across properties.
• Developing scopes of work, specifications, and technical reports for refurbishment and minor works.
• Supporting feasibility studies and providing practical design solutions to ensure compliant, buildable projects.

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Building Surveyor (Minor Works)

40,000 + Progression + Training + Company Benefits + Hybrid Working + Bonus Scheme

Edinburgh, Ideally Located: Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Tranent, Bonnyrigg, Penicuik, Glasgow, Livingston, Queens Ferry, Dunfermline

Are you a Building Surveyor, Architectural Technician, or Technical Surveyor with experience in refurbishment, minor works, or existing building projects looking to join a growing engineering and technology consultancy?

On offer is the opportunity to provide technical and building surveying expertise across a diverse property portfolio, supporting the planning, design, and delivery of refurbishment, fit-out, and upgrade projects from early concept stages through to delivery.

This independent engineering and technology consultancy delivers projects across the built environment, infrastructure, and energy sectors, supporting clients with complex asset portfolios and helping organisations maintain, upgrade, and optimise their facilities. With continued growth and a strong pipeline of projects, they offer excellent progression, professional development, and a flexible working environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out site inspections, condition surveys, and technical assessments across a range of properties. You will identify defects, develop scopes of work, support feasibility studies, and provide practical design solutions that ensure projects are compliant, buildable, and delivered efficiently.

This position is ideal for a Building Surveyor, Architectural Technician, or similar professional with experience working on refurbishment, minor works, and upgrade projects within existing buildings, looking for a varied role with autonomy and exposure to a wide range of technically challenging projects.

The Role:

• Technical & Building Surveyor within a growing engineering and technology consultancy
• Carrying out condition surveys, inspections, and building assessments across a variety of properties
• Developing scopes of work, specifications, and technical reports for refurbishment and minor works projects
• Supporting projects through early design stages (RIBA 0-4) with UK-wide travel required for occasional site visits

The Person:

• Experience in a Building Surveyor, Architectural Technician, or similar technical role
• Background in construction, property, infrastructure, or the built environment
• Strong experience with condition surveys, building defects, and refurbishment projects
• Knowledge of UK building regulations, planning requirements, and compliance standards
• Experience using AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design software
• Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.