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Job Title: Development Surveyor (Entry Level)
Location: Glasgow (Full-Time, Office-Based)
A Unique Opportunity to Build Your Career
A Glasgow-based Contractor with an established Development arm is offering an exciting opportunity for an Entry-Level Development Surveyor. This role is perfect for a motivated individual looking to begin their career within a dynamic development team, with genuine long-term prospects for progression and full professional support, including assistance toward achieving RICS chartership.
You will work closely with experienced colleagues across a wide variety of development activities, gaining valuable hands-on experience and contributing to meaningful residential projects.
What You’ll Be Involved In
You will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills in:
- Take offs
- Cost planning
- Ongoing review of financial viability of developments
- Financial reporting on private development projects
- Management of design teams
- Programming of development projects
- Statutory consents (Planning permissions, Building Warrants, etc.)
- Land bidding and negotiation
- Liaising with clients
Your Initial Responsibilities
You will begin by supporting the team with:
- Completing take offs (both software-based and manual)
- Assisting in the production of cost plans
- Issuing enquiries to the supply chain
- Supporting the management of design teams
- Assisting with internal financial reporting
- Contributing to design and specification reviews
- Attending design and client meetings
- Liaising with colleagues across Technical and Estimating departments
There is genuine potential to progress into a more senior role as your skills and experience grow.
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications & Experience
- BSc in Quantity Surveying, Building Surveying, Construction Management, or currently in your final year
- Experience undertaking take offs
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
- Basic understanding of residential construction
- Office experience (preferred but not essential)
- Full UK driving licence
Personal Qualities
- Motivated and proactive
- Conscientious and detail-oriented
- Strong communicator and team player
Benefits
You can expect a supportive and modern work environment with:
- Competitive salary
- Support for learning and personal development, including RICS chartership
- Opportunities for progression
- Flexible working hours
- Inclusive and progressive workplace culture
- Company pension
- Private healthcare
Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.
For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.
