Principal M&E Surveying Engineer

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The successful candidate will act as a key technical lead, interfacing with a diverse range of clients, consultants, and construction partners to deliver high-quality project outcomes. Key Responsibilities Technical Delivery: Execute technical services to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. Team Leadership: Lead and manage multi-site survey commissions simultaneously. As the department scales, take on departmental leadership duties, including mentoring and developing graduate/junior surveyors. Site Surveying: Conduct on-site mechanical and electrical inspections. Record asset conditions and identify defects using specialist tablet-based software. Data Analysis & Reporting: Review existing maintenance and servicing records to inform accurate condition grading. Produce detailed, high-quality technical reports. Relationship Management: Liaise effectively with clients, professional bodies, contractors, and internal stakeholders. Versatility: Work autonomously on smaller, specialized projects or lead larger teams on complex commissions. Scope of Surveys You will be responsible for a variety of survey types across sectors including Healthcare, Education, Hospitality, and Commercial real estate: Asset Capture & Lifecycle: Identifying and grading all existing assets and prioritizing remedial works. ? Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM): Developing 5–10 year maintenance budget projections. Defect & Dilapidation: Managing latent defect inspections and end-of-tenancy/lease dilapidation assessments. Environmental Validation: Performing testing (lighting lux, acoustics, ventilation, thermal performance, water services) to verify M&E systems against contract specifications and room data sheets. Required Skills & Experience Qualifications: HNC/HND or City & Guilds qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Surveying Experience: Proven track record as a Senior/Principal M&E Surveyor, with experience in project delivery, team coordination, and client-facing progress meetings. Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of British Standards, building regulations, and current M&E design/installation best practices. Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of producing precise, professional technical reports. Tech Proficiency: High level of IT literacy (Microsoft Office Suite). Experience with tablet-based surveying software (e.g., GoReport) is highly advantageous. Leadership: Demonstrated experience in training, mentoring, and developing junior staff. Working Conditions Flexibility: This role requires regular travel across the UK, including overnight stays (fully expensed). Initiative: Ability to work proactively under pressure and meet tight project deadlines, whether working alone or as part of a team. 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