Building Surveyor (Chartered / Nearly Chartered) - PMCM Buildings

Building Surveyor (Chartered / Nearly Chartered)

About the Role

This is your opportunity to take the next step in your Building Surveying career within WSP's growing Property & Buildings team in Glasgow.

You'll be part of a dynamic and expanding team delivering a broad range of building surveying services across the UK. The portfolio includes education, healthcare, commercial and public sector estates, with a strong pipeline of framework-based and repeat client work. From delivering refurbishment and maintenance projects to advising on complex building defects and asset strategies, you'll play a key role in shaping and improving the built environment.

With 1–2 years' post-qualification experience, you'll already have a solid foundation—and here, you'll be trusted with greater responsibility, client exposure, and ownership of your work, while continuing to develop technically and professionally.

You'll be working on meaningful, often community-focused projects, giving you the opportunity to see the tangible impact of your work across the UK. This role forms part of WSP's continued growth, driven by long-term framework appointments and increasing demand for strategic building advice—offering you stability, project variety, and clear progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and undertake building surveys, condition assessments and defect diagnosis work
• Deliver technical reports, specifications, and feasibility studies to a high standard
• Manage and administer projects, including refurbishment and planned works programmes
• Act as Contract Administrator, including site inspections, valuations, and progress reporting
• Deliver dilapidations instructions and support negotiations where required
• Contribute to asset management and lifecycle planning commissions
• Develop strong relationships with clients and support business development activities
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, cost consultancy and sustainability

What We're Looking For

• Degree in Building Surveying or a RICS-accredited related discipline
• MRICS qualified (or working towards with relevant progress)
• 1–2 years' experience within a consultancy or similar environment
• Strong technical knowledge of building construction, pathology, and refurbishment
• Experience in project delivery and contract administration
• Ability to manage your own workload and contribute to multiple commissions
• Confident communication skills and ability to engage with clients and stakeholders

Location & Working Pattern

The role will be based in WSP's Glasgow office, with hybrid working arrangements. Site visits will be required as and when necessary, typically to support progress meetings and key commercial activities during the construction phase; this is not a site-based role.

Professional Development

WSP actively supports professional development and training, with mentoring from experienced colleagues.

What's in It for You

Work-life balance

Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.

Inclusivity & Belonging

We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP.

Health & Wellbeing

We are committed to supporting our people through our Thrive programme. Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. You can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.

Flex your time

WSP My Hour allows you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day. We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.

Your development

We foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.

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Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

WSP positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. Please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.