Senior Asset Surveyor

Location

Hybrid (approx. 70% field based across the UK, 30% remote/home working)

Hours

40 hours per week

Salary

£50,000 – £60,000 per annum

Benefits

Eligible for bonus + Sodexo rewards & benefits package

Job Introduction

This is an opportunity to join a specialist Asset Management team supporting a major UK Government estate. As Senior Surveyor, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality asset verification and condition surveying services across a large and diverse portfolio, with a particular focus on Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) assets and building services systems.

You will ensure asset data is accurate, consistent, and structured to support robust cost modelling, lifecycle planning and investment decision-making. The role combines hands-on surveying delivery with technical leadership, quality assurance, and the development of standardised lifecycle and cost frameworks aligned to ISO 55000 principles and client requirements.

The successful candidate will have a strong M&E asset management or building services background, with experience assessing the condition, performance and lifecycle requirements of critical building systems across complex estates

Key Responsibilities

Asset Surveying & Data Verification

• Lead and deliver asset verification and condition surveys across building fabric and M&E systems.
• Undertake detailed assessments of M&E assets including HVAC, electrical distribution, lighting, fire systems, BMS, lifts, public health systems and associated plant.
• Validate, correct, and enhance existing asset data, identifying gaps and inconsistencies.
• Ensure surveys are delivered safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to operations.
• Apply consistent condition grading, risk assessment, and renewal assumptions.
• Provide technical advice on asset condition, remaining life, risk and replacement priorities.

Lifecycle Planning & Cost Modelling

• Develop and maintain standardised cost books aligned to asset types, specifications and M&E systems.
• Produce medium and long term lifecycle plans and renewal forecasts.
• Translate verified asset data into forward maintenance and investment planning outputs.
• Create and maintain Forward Maintenance Registers using CAFM and lifecycle data.
• Support the development of lifecycle strategies for M&E assets and associated building services.

Technical Leadership & Quality Assurance

• Act as technical lead for surveying methodology, M&E asset assessment standards and best practice.
• Review and assure quality of survey outputs, cost models and lifecycle plans.
• Drive continuous improvement in surveying processes, tools and data standards.
• Ensure consistent application of asset management principles across survey programmes.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with the Technical & Asset Manager and wider contract teams.
• Present findings, lifecycle assessments and investment recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide clear advice on M&E asset condition, compliance, risk and lifecycle liability

Programme & Delivery Support

• Support planning and coordination of surveying programmes across the estate.
• Collaborate with survey and delivery teams to ensure consistent output quality.
• Contribute to professional communities of practice and service innovation.

What You Bring

Qualifications

• Degree, HND or equivalent in Building Surveying, Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, CIBSE, IAM) or working towards chartership.

Experience

• Proven experience in asset verification and condition surveying, with a strong focus on M&E assets
• Strong background in lifecycle planning, renewal modelling and cost forecasting.
• Practical knowledge of M&E building services systems, including HVAC, electrical infrastructure, fire systems, BMS and associated plant.
• Experience working across large, complex or operational estates is desirable.
• Experience using CAFM and asset management systems to manage asset data and lifecycle information.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of asset management principles (ISO 55000 preferred).
• Ability to build and maintain structured cost models and unit rates.
• High level of data literacy and analytical capability.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and CAFM / asset management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interpret technical information and provide clear recommendations to stakeholders.

Personal Attributes

• Detail focused with a strong commitment to quality and accuracy.
• Confident working independently in a field based role.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative approach with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong technical understanding of M&E assets and their lifecycle requirements.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to pass high-level security vetting
• UK-wide travel required (field based role)

What we offer

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
• 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
• Discounts for you & family
• Financial tools & retirement plan
• Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

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