At GRAHAM, we are a trusted Facilities Management and construction partner delivering high‑quality, compliant, and innovative solutions across complex estates. As part of a major long‑term campus transformation programme at London Metropolitan University, we are seeking a skilled Building Surveyor to support the delivery of Design & Build projects, project work, and Facilities Management services.
The Building Surveyor will play a key role in managing building fabric condition, supporting refurbishment and capital works, and ensuring that the estate is maintained to a safe, compliant, and high‑performing standard. The role will integrate across construction delivery and FM operations, ensuring a seamless approach to lifecycle management, defects resolution, and project execution.
This is a dynamic, multi‑disciplinary role requiring strong technical knowledge, project delivery capability, and stakeholder engagement skills within a live operational university environment.
Benefits: Up to 36 days paid annual leave, Excellent Company Pension, Free Life Assurance, Training and Development, Discounted Private Health Care Scheme, Discounted Gym Membership and BUPA Health Assessments.
Location: London Metropolitan University
Hours Per Week: Monday - Friday, 40 Hours
Job Type: Permanent / Full Time
The Building Surveyor will:
- Support the delivery of Design & Build projects across the campus from feasibility through to completion.
- Undertake detailed building surveys, condition assessments, and defect diagnosis across a multi‑site estate.
- Prepare specifications, drawings, schedules of works, and technical reports for refurbishment and capital projects.
- Manage project delivery including consultant coordination, programme monitoring, cost control, and quality assurance.
- Support procurement activities including tender documentation, evaluation, and contractor appointment.
- Monitor works on site to ensure compliance with design intent, specifications, statutory requirements, and quality standards.
- Coordinate and support design development across projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements and operational needs.
- Review and challenge design proposals to ensure buildability, maintainability, lifecycle performance, and cost efficiency.
- Liaise with architects, engineers, and consultants to ensure coordinated and compliant design solutions.
- Identify design risks, gaps, and value engineering opportunities throughout pre‑construction and delivery stages.
- Participate in design reviews, approvals, and change control processes.
- Ensure all designs consider whole‑life cost, durability, access for maintenance, and asset performance.
- Support the integration of sustainability, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction principles into programme and project delivery.
- Work closely with FM teams to deliver a holistic approach to estate management.
- Provide technical advice on repair, replacement, and maintenance strategies.
- Ensure effective handover of completed works into operational maintenance, including documentation and asset data.
- Prepare condition reports, lifecycle inputs, and prioritised remedial works programmes to inform investment planning.
- Maintain accurate records including surveys, asset data, drawings, and project documentation.
- Update the CDE systems with asset and works information to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
- Support KPI reporting, project updates, and performance monitoring processes.
- Ensure all works comply with statutory regulations, building regulations, and health & safety requirements, including CDM.
- Support audits, inspections, and compliance activities across the estate.
- Manage consultant and contractor performance, ensuring adherence to programme, quality, and safety requirements.
- Build strong working relationships with client representatives and attend meetings to provide technical updates and advice.
- Promote a proactive, solutions‑focused approach to asset management, risk reduction, and service delivery.
- Represent GRAHAM professionally at all times, upholding company values and standards.
- Participate in out‑of‑hours support arrangements where required.
- Undertake any other duties aligned to the role and contract requirements
This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the job title and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.
Essential Criteria
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying or a related discipline.
- Proven experience in building surveying, including condition surveys, defect analysis, and project delivery.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, building materials, and building pathology.
- Experience delivering refurbishment, maintenance, or minor works projects in a live environment.
- Experience or exposure to design coordination or design management within construction or Design & Build projects.
- Understanding of the RIBA Plan of Work and design development processes.
- Sound knowledge of statutory compliance, building regulations, and health & safety (including CDM Regulations).
- Ability to manage contractors and coordinate multi‑disciplinary works.
- Strong reporting, analytical, and documentation skills.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across a multi‑site estate.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience within education, public sector, or complex multi‑site estates.
- Experience working within Design & Build project environments.
- Membership or working towards membership of RICS or a relevant professional body.
- Experience with CAFM/CMMS systems and asset data management.
- Knowledge of lifecycle planning and capital investment programmes.
- Experience reviewing drawings, specifications, or BIM outputs for coordination and operational suitability.
- Awareness of sustainability, net‑zero strategies, and energy efficiency in the built environment.
Please note that Applicants will not be expected to meet any (or all) of the desirable criteria to be considered for interview. Desirable criteria will only be used as part of the shortlisting process in the event there are a large number of Applicants. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome applications from females and individuals from a minority ethnic background who are currently under represented in our industry.
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GRAHAM FM is a subsidiary of the GRAHAM Group. At GRAHAM FM, we’re not just one of the UK’s leading Total FM providers - we’re also a trusted partner, committed to enhancing the experience and making the lives of our clients’ easier.
Energised by continued growth, and boasting an annual turnover in excess of £1bn per annum, we’re committed to investing in our people and creating the conditions for them to excel. We deliver fully integrated facilities management services across the UK and Ireland. The core disciplines we offer are:
- Building Fabric and Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Maintenance Services
- Projects and Minor Works
- Compliance Services
- Fire and Security Services
- Energy Services
- Traffic Management.
