Graduate/Assistant Building Surveyor (Building Consultancy)


Company:	Morgan Hunt UK Ltd
Salary:	£30,000 to £40,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Edinburgh, EH2 6NQ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Sept 2026
Closing date:	9 Oct 2026

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Summary

Edinburgh | Building Surveying Consultancy | Full-time

We are looking for an enthusiastic

Graduate / Assistant Building Surveyor to join a growing building surveying consultancy in Edinburgh.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or early-career surveyor looking to develop their experience within an established and supportive consultancy environment. You will work alongside experienced building surveyors on a varied portfolio of commercial and residential projects, gaining hands-on experience across the full range of building surveying services.

Our client is committed to developing people and will provide the training, mentoring and practical experience needed to progress your career and work towards

RICS qualification, where applicable.

Working as part of the Edinburgh team, your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with

building surveys, condition surveys and defect investigations

Supporting the preparation of

Schedules of Condition, Schedules of Dilapidations and other technical reports

Assisting with

planned and reactive maintenance advice

Supporting

contract administration and project monitoring on refurbishment and repair projects

Carrying out site inspections and recording building defects and condition

Assisting with the preparation of

specifications, schedules and tender documentation

Liaising with clients, contractors, consultants and other project stakeholders

Undertaking research and providing technical input into reports and recommendations

Supporting senior surveyors with a variety of professional instructions

Developing your knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, standards and best practice

We are looking for someone who is keen to build a long-term career in building surveying and has a genuine interest in the built environment.

You will ideally have:

A degree in

Building Surveying, Building/Construction, Property or a related subject

Or be working towards / have recently completed an appropriate degree

An interest in working towards

RICS chartership

Good written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to work

Good organisational and time-management skills

A willingness to learn and take responsibility

Confidence in dealing with clients and colleagues

Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office

A full UK driving licence would be advantageous

Previous surveying experience is beneficial but not essential. We are particularly interested in candidates who demonstrate enthusiasm, initiative and a willingness to develop.

Joining our client will give you the opportunity to:

Work on a

varied range of building surveying projects

Gain practical experience alongside experienced surveyors

Receive structured

training and professional development

Work towards

RICS qualification and chartership

Develop strong technical and client-facing skills

Take increasing responsibility as your experience grows

Work within a friendly, collaborative and supportive team

Build a long-term career within an independent building surveying consultancy

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.

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