Trainee / Apprentice Building Surveyor

Thomas & Adamson International Ltd. are an award-winning UK based consultancy firm specialising in project management, cost management, building surveying and safety services in the Buildings space. Over the last 90 years, T&A have been supporting and leading organisations through the challenges of procuring, delivering and operating their built assets. We do this across the UK, the USA and Middle East. The personalised nature of our expertise and advice gives our clients what they really want - greater confidence, more time and increased return on investment.

Our parent company Egis is a leading global architectural, consulting, construction engineering, operations and mobility services firm. We create and operate intelligent infrastructure and buildings that both respond to the climate emergency and contribute to balanced, sustainable and resilient development. Our 20,500 employees operate across over 100 countries, deploying their expertise to develop and deliver cutting-edge innovations and solutions for clients. Through the wide range of our activities, we are central to the collective organisation of society and the living environment of citizens all over the world

With a worldwide reputation for excellence and sustainability, together Egis and Thomas & Adamson provide comprehensive, creative, and trusted advisory services to our clients.

We are now looking for a Trainee / Apprentice Building Surveyor to join our team at T&A in Edinburgh or Glasgow. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our 2025 Graduate Programme at Egis. We believe the key to our continued growth and success is the nurturing of enthusiastic, ambitious graduates who are excited by the unique challenges we tackle across our organisation and want to join us in making a positive impact across the globe.

As a trainee / apprentice building surveyor, you will undertake a relevant degree in Building Surveying and will have the ambition to work hard, learn and succeed in a dynamic professional environment. The company will invest in you to develop into a commercial professional capable of undertaking the cost management role on construction projects. Time, care and attention will be given to you by our senior management team throughout your training.

You will be an integral part of the team and business and your approach will represent T&A’s company values. You will establish strong, supportive, professional relationships with colleagues, clients and the wider project teams built on mutual respect, trust and integrity all whilst contributing to Thomas and Adamson’s strategic business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Building Surveying team on general project and survey works.
• Represent the company values at all times and bring a positive professional manner.
• Be responsible, self-motivated and work well with team members.
• Have an understanding of Auto-cad.
• Work towards achieving a building surveyor degree.

 You will need to meet the standard entry requirements of the University degree course, e.g a minimum of four SQA Highers at Grade BBCC (including Maths) plus Nat 5 English at B. 

Alternatively, you will have either:

• A Foundation Apprenticeship in a related discipline plus suitable academic qualifications
• A Modern Apprenticeship or college qualification in in a related discipline 
• Sufficient recognition of prior learning (RPL) through industry-related experience, qualifications, and informal learning. RPL applications are considered on an individual basis

We are committed to our planet:

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.