Job Description
Project Monitoring Surveyor – Edinburgh | Fully Flexible | Major Lender-Funded ProjectsJob TitleProject Monitoring SurveyorLevelSenior or Associate Director(Senior candidates and those ready to step up will be considered; Director-level appointments may also be considered with scope and remuneration aligned accordingly)LocationEdinburgh / Scotland (largely remote, home-based)The OpportunityA specialist project monitoring consultancy operating at the senior end of the development finance market is expanding its presence across Scotland.The workload is focused on lender-funded developments of scale, including complex, long-term and multi-phase schemes where professional judgement, clarity of advice and credibility with funders are critical. Instructions are typically strategic in nature rather than transactional, providing strong visibility of work and sustained involvement on major projects.The Scottish market is particularly busy at present, with Scotland operating under separate building regulations rather than the Building Safety Act regime seen in England. As a result, development activity and funding continue to remain strong north of the border, creating sustained demand for experienced monitoring professionals.This role is suited both to experienced Project Monitoring Surveyors already operating full-time within monitoring, and also to Building Surveyors or Quantity Surveyors currently undertaking some monitoring work who want to specialise fully in development finance and lender advisory.The RoleYou will act as Project Monitor on lender-funded developments across Scotland, from initial due diligence through delivery, providing clear, commercially focused advice to lenders and project teams.This is a judgement-led role.
You'll be expected to interrogate proposals, identify and articulate risk, and support lender confidence throughout the lifecycle of each project. You'll operate with autonomy, supported by an experienced senior peer group rather than a leveraged, junior-heavy structure.Key ResponsibilitiesActing as Project Monitor on lender-funded developments across ScotlandProducing robust monitoring reports relied upon for credit and risk decisionsAdvising lenders on development risk, cost, programme, procurement and delivery strategyEngaging directly with lenders, developers, funders and professional teamsMonitoring compliance with funding conditions and professional appointmentsProviding informed input on EPC considerations, building regulations and construction riskManaging a live portfolio of projects, including long-term and multi-phase schemesApplying professional judgement rather than operating to a checklist-led or process-driven modelCandidate ProfileProven experience as a Project Monitoring Surveyor within development finance, or exposure to monitoring work within a Building Consultancy or Quantity Surveying environmentBackground from a recognised project monitoring, building or multidisciplinary consultancyComfort operating on a range of different development types and complex funding structuresStrong lender-facing report writing skillsCommercial mindset with the confidence to challenge assumptions and advise senior stakeholdersAbility to work autonomously in a largely remote, regionally focused roleCandidates currently undertaking some monitoring work who want to move into the discipline full-time are strongly encouraged to applyCandidates ready to step into an Associate Director-level role will be consideredDirector-level candidates may also be considered where experience and capability support a broader remitMRICS preferredWhy This RoleExposure to significant lender-backed developments across ScotlandDirect influence on lender confidence and long-term project outcomesOpportunity to specialise fully within Project MonitoringSenior peer group with no junior management burdenClear scope to build long-term influence within a growing, profitable consultancyStrong pipeline of work with long-term project visibilityPackageBase salary aligned to Associate Director level, typically between £70,000 - £85,000 depending on experience and seniorityBonus of c.25%Private healthcareProfessional fees paidFully flexible, home-based working arrangementsNo mandated office attendanceWays of WorkingThis is a largely remote, home-based role. Day-to-day work is focused on site inspections across Scotland and report production from home.
Occasional travel for team meetings is required, but there is no expectation of regular office attendance.The working model is built on trust, experience and accountability rather than presenteeism.Click Apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation with Andrew Pearson at EC Property Recruitment. My contact number is 07940 597 931 and you can find all my details on LinkedIn.TPBN1_UKTJ