Project Monitoring Surveyor | Fully Flexible | Development Finance
Job Description
Project Monitoring Surveyor – Edinburgh | Fully Flexible | Major Lender-Funded Projects
\nJob Title
\nProject Monitoring Surveyor
\nLevel
\nSenior or Associate Director
\n(Senior candidates and those ready to step up will be considered; Director-level appointments may also be considered with scope and remuneration aligned accordingly)
\nLocation
\nEdinburgh / Scotland (largely remote, home-based)
\nThe Opportunity
\nA specialist project monitoring consultancy operating at the senior end of the development finance market is expanding its presence across Scotland.
\nThe 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.
\nThe 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.
\nThis 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.
\nThe Role
\nYou 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.
\nThis 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.
\nKey Responsibilities
\nActing as Project Monitor on lender-funded developments across Scotland
\nProducing robust monitoring reports relied upon for credit and risk decisions
\nAdvising lenders on development risk, cost, programme, procurement and delivery strategy
\nEngaging directly with lenders, developers, funders and professional teams
\nMonitoring compliance with funding conditions and professional appointments
\nProviding informed input on EPC considerations, building regulations and construction risk
\nManaging a live portfolio of projects, including long-term and multi-phase schemes
\nApplying professional judgement rather than operating to a checklist-led or process-driven model
\nCandidate Profile
\nProven experience as a Project Monitoring Surveyor within development finance, or exposure to monitoring work within a Building Consultancy or Quantity Surveying environment
\nBackground from a recognised project monitoring, building or multidisciplinary consultancy
\nComfort operating on a range of different development types and complex funding structures
\nStrong lender-facing report writing skills
\nCommercial mindset with the confidence to challenge assumptions and advise senior stakeholders
\nAbility to work autonomously in a largely remote, regionally focused role
\nCandidates currently undertaking some monitoring work who want to move into the discipline full-time are strongly encouraged to apply
\nCandidates ready to step into an Associate Director-level role will be considered
\nDirector-level candidates may also be considered where experience and capability support a broader remit
\nMRICS preferred
\nWhy This Role
\nExposure to significant lender-backed developments across Scotland
\nDirect influence on lender confidence and long-term project outcomes
\nOpportunity to specialise fully within Project Monitoring
\nSenior peer group with no junior management burden
\nClear scope to build long-term influence within a growing, profitable consultancy
\nStrong pipeline of work with long-term project visibility
\nPackage
\nBase salary aligned to Associate Director level, typically between £70,000 - £85,000 depending on experience and seniority
\nBonus of c.25%
\nPrivate healthcare
\nProfessional fees paid
\nFully flexible, home-based working arrangements
\nNo mandated office attendance
\nWays of Working
\nThis 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.
\nThe working model is built on trust, experience and accountability rather than presenteeism.
\nClick Apply or get in touch for a confidential conversation with Andrew Pearson at EC Property Recruitment. My contact number is and you can find all my details on LinkedIn.
