Principal M&E Surveying Engineer

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