Building Surveyor (Minor Works)

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Easter Howgate; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Career progression

Training

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited is seeking a Building Surveyor (Minor Works) to join a growing engineering consultancy in Scotland. The role involves inspections, surveys, and technical assessments across a portfolio of refurbishment and upgrade projects, with UK-wide travel for site visits.

You will contribute to feasibility studies, provide practical design solutions, and work within a flexible, progression‑oriented environment offering hybrid working and a structured bonus scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience in refurbishment, minor works, or existing building projects.
• Knowledge of UK building regulations, planning requirements, and compliance standards.
• Ability to develop scopes of work and technical reports for projects.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site inspections and condition surveys across properties.
• Develop scopes of work, specifications, and technical reports for refurbishment and minor works.
• Support early design stages and travel UK-wide for site visits.

Skills

Site inspections

Condition surveys

Technical reporting

UK travel

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: BBBH279448

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