Job Description

Building Surveyor??

About EBS Construction

Time-served tradesmen restoring historic buildings and conserving heritage

We're trusted by custodians - construction professionals, public sector organisations, housing associations, and owners - to restore their buildings and protect heritage. We deliver all forms of specialist restoration works, structural repairs, and building maintenance.

We're skilled tradesmen. Together we bring centuries of experience in stonemasonry, stonework repairs, roofing, leadwork and carpentry for sandstone facades, slate roofs, lead detailing and other age-old materials. All services are delivered in-house by our expert team, assuring our clients of the people and processes being followed on site. We combine traditional craftmanship with modern project management.

We take great care with every building and structure we're trusted with, planning projects meticulously, executing works exactly, and never compromising on quality. Our clients count on us to deliver to specification, on time and on budget - every time. Understanding that we're working on properties often at the heart of busy communities, we're just as careful in our approaches with residents and neighbours, too.?It's a privilege to work on and maintain exceptional buildings.

Established in Glasgow in the early 90s, we're proud of our roots. Our home city boasts centuries-old buildings built for thriving industries and growing communities. We take our expertise to cities and communities across Scotland to conserve our built heritage.

In 2025, we joined forces with M Squared. Like us, they take real pride in their work, delivering all aspects of commercial landscaping. With a shared ethos and clear synergies, we're using our expertise to build on one another's specialisms and market reach. Our ethos It's all about time - bringing time-served expertise; giving age-old materials the time and respect they deserve; and maintaining buildings to stand the test of time.

Overview | Building Surveyor

The Building Surveyor at EBS, will play a key role in surveying and assessing historic buildings, diagnosing defects, specifying remedial works, and supporting the delivery of restoration and maintenance projects. You will work closely with project managers, site teams, and clients to ensure all works meet conservation standards, building regulations, and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Project manage maintenance, refurbishment, and minor construction works from inception to completion. Provide technical advice to project teams, tradespeople, and clients throughout project delivery. Monitor ongoing works on-site to ensure quality standards, traditional methods, and project timelines are met. Liaise with clients, heritage consultants, architects, and local authorities to ensure compliance with planning, listed building regulations and health & safety compliance including CDM regulations. Conduct detailed condition surveys of historic and traditional buildings, identifying defects, structural issues, and areas requiring restoration or repair along with recommendations for remedial works and associated schedules of work. Support cost estimations, risk assessments, and project planning in collaboration with project managers. Maintain strong knowledge of heritage building materials, construction techniques, and conservation best practices.
Qualifications and Experience:

Degree in Building Surveying (or equivalent relevant experience). Chartered status (MRICS) or working towards accreditation preferred. Proven experience surveying historic or traditional buildings, ideally within a restoration, conservation, or maintenance environment. Strong knowledge of building pathology, construction defects, and traditional building materials. Familiarity with UK building regulations, planning, and listed building consent processes. Excellent report writing, communication, and client-facing skills. Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple projects. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across Scotland and the UK.
About You

At?EBS, we've created an environment where everyone can thrive and share in our successes. We ensure our team can play to their strengths and feel empowered to contribute their expertise, experience, or new ideas.

We're seeking applicants who share our values:

We take pride in our work

We plan projects meticulously, execute works exactly, and never compromise on quality.

We get the job done every time

With centuries worth of specialist expertise and experience in our team, we deliver all aspects of specialist restoration, structural repairs, and building maintenance.

We do what we say we'll do

We're dependable and detail-oriented, combining traditional craftmanship with modern project management to deliver works to specification, on time and on budget.

We respect buildings and heritage

We take great care of the buildings and structures we're trusted with - as skilled craftsmen, it's a privilege to work on exceptional buildings.

Employee Benefits

Private Health Care 28 days annual leave Paid day for your Birthday off Additional holidays per year of service Company Pension Branded workwear Personal Development Up to 50%off Gym membership
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person