Condition Surveyor

Condition Surveyor (Building & M&E) – North West Council
£28.33 per hour Umbrella / £22.65 PAYE
37 hours per week
Temporary Contract

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for a Condition Surveyor (Building & M&E) on behalf of a Council based in the North West.

This is an 
The successful candidate will work within the Capital Programme team, carrying out condition surveys across a varied property portfolio, identifying defects, prioritising remedial works and supporting the wider asset management strategy.

The role is field based and will involve travelling across the North West, so applicants must be able to manage their own workload and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed condition surveys of educational and operational buildings
• Assess building fabric, mechanical and electrical elements and identify defects
• Recommend appropriate remedial works, priorities and estimated costs
• Input survey findings and condition data into the Council’s asset management system
• Identify health & safety, statutory compliance and building-related risks
• Work closely with the Capital Programme Officer and wider Asset Management team
• Liaise with site managers, schools, premises staff and other stakeholders
• Assist in the development and improvement of survey systems and processes
• Produce ad-hoc inspections, reports and programmes of work where required
• Support the delivery of planned maintenance and capital works programmes

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Building Services Engineering, Building Surveying, Mechanical & Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Building Services, M&E or Condition Surveying role
• Strong knowledge of building pathology, construction methods and M&E systems
• Experience carrying out condition surveys across public sector, education or operational buildings
• Understanding of health & safety legislation, codes of practice and current standards
• Experience of identifying defects, prioritising works and estimating remedial actions
• Previous experience using asset management or property database systems
• Experience working within local authority or public sector environments is highly desirable
• Knowledge of Department for Education condition survey methodology would be advantageous
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use
• Professional membership such as CIBSE, IMechE or equivalent would be desirable

If you're looking for work but this role isn’t for you, please feel free to get in touch with what you're looking for.
Contact: James Glover at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208967
or via email at james.glover@servicecare.org.uk