Job Introduction
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
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Lead and deliver asset verification and condition surveys across building fabric and M&E systems.
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Undertake detailed assessments of M&E assets including HVAC, electrical distribution, lighting, fire systems, BMS, lifts, public health systems and associated plant.
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Validate, correct, and enhance existing asset data, identifying gaps and inconsistencies.
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Ensure surveys are delivered safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to operations.
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Apply consistent condition grading, risk assessment, and renewal assumptions.
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Provide technical advice on asset condition, remaining life, risk and replacement priorities.
Lifecycle Planning & Cost Modelling
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Develop and maintain standardised cost books aligned to asset types, specifications and M&E systems.
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Produce medium and long term lifecycle plans and renewal forecasts.
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Translate verified asset data into forward maintenance and investment planning outputs.
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Create and maintain Forward Maintenance Registers using CAFM and lifecycle data.
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Support the development of lifecycle strategies for M&E assets and associated building services.
Technical Leadership & Quality Assurance
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Act as technical lead for surveying methodology, M&E asset assessment standards and best practice.
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Review and assure quality of survey outputs, cost models and lifecycle plans.
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Drive continuous improvement in surveying processes, tools and data standards.
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Ensure consistent application of asset management principles across survey programmes.
Stakeholder Engagement
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Work closely with the Technical & Asset Manager and wider contract teams.
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Present findings, lifecycle assessments and investment recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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Build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders.
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Provide clear advice on M&E asset condition, compliance, risk and lifecycle liability
Programme & Delivery Support
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Support planning and coordination of surveying programmes across the estate.
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Collaborate with survey and delivery teams to ensure consistent output quality.
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Contribute to professional communities of practice and service innovation.
What You Bring
Qualifications
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Degree, HND or equivalent in Building Surveying, Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
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Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, CIBSE, IAM) or working towards chartership.
Experience
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Proven experience in asset verification and condition surveying, with a strong focus on M&E assets
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Strong background in lifecycle planning, renewal modelling and cost forecasting.
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Practical knowledge of M&E building services systems, including HVAC, electrical infrastructure, fire systems, BMS and associated plant.
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Experience working across large, complex or operational estates is desirable.
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Experience using CAFM and asset management systems to manage asset data and lifecycle information.
Skills & Knowledge
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Strong understanding of asset management principles (ISO 55000 preferred).
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Ability to build and maintain structured cost models and unit rates.
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High level of data literacy and analytical capability.
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Proficiency in MS Excel and CAFM / asset management systems.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to interpret technical information and provide clear recommendations to stakeholders.
Personal Attributes
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Detail focused with a strong commitment to quality and accuracy.
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Confident working independently in a field based role.
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Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities.
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Collaborative approach with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
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Strong technical understanding of M&E assets and their lifecycle requirements.
Additional Requirements
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Ability to pass high-level security vetting
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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:
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Mental health & wellbeing support
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Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
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24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
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Discounts for you & family
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Financial tools & retirement plan
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Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
