H&T 3105 - G3 Building Surveyor (605041) - 3105-431519075

South Lanarkshire Council; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland seeks a motivated Building Surveyor to support in delivering accurate building information and technical advice within Property Services. The role includes project management and cost control of various fabric projects. Successful candidates will have a RICS accredited degree and relevant technical experience in building surveying. This position offers a competitive salary, inclusive of annual leave and benefits such as a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement

Occupational sick pay

Family friendly policies

Employee Discounts

Support benefits including Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Good knowledge and understanding of all building surveying principles.
• Hold a relevant degree level RICS approved qualification in Building Surveying.
• Candidates from graduate to MRICS qualified are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in building surveying activities, including technical advice.
• Support in the development, design, and project management of fabric projects.
• Progress all stages of development and cost control.

Skills

Building Surveying principles

Project Management

Technical advice

Cost control

Communication

Education

Relevant degree level RICS approved qualification

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”

CLOSING DATE: 15 DECEMBER 2025 AT 11:55PM

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: Not yet qualified – £39,235 - £40,093 per year; Qualified – £44,235 - £45,184 per year

Vacancy: Permanent

View the Building Surveyor job profile: https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/downloads/file/17802/hat_-_building… Surveyor job profile

South Lanarkshire Council is a progressive, leading edge employer with an opportunity for a highly motivated individual to undertake the role of Building Surveyor within Property Services.

We deliver an integrated property management service based on strong links between our Building Services and technical property function therefore having the ability to interact constructively with a variety of stakeholders and partners is an essential requirement of the post.

Job Responsibilities

In this role you will provide assistance in a wide range of Building Surveying activities. This will include developing, supporting and delivering accurate and consistent building information, technical advice, adaptations in housing stock, dilapidations, projects and general Building Surveyor technical advice as required.

The post will also require being able to progress all stages of the development, design, project management, cost control and delivery of fabric projects.

Qualifications

The successful candidate should have a good knowledge and understanding of all building surveying principles.

You must hold a relevant degree level RICS approved academic qualification in Building Surveying. South Lanarkshire Council has a strong record in developing APC candidates, and candidates are welcome from all levels of graduate to MRICS qualified. Placement on the above scale is dependent upon experience.

Application Requirements

Please provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviours framework: Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others and Performing.

Please note we do not accept CVs; any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

Please apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Benefits

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)