Job Description
1st Step Solutions are supporting one of our clients who have an opportunity for a MEP Surveyor / Building Services Consultant to join their growing team based in London. \n\nOur client is a multi-disciplinary consultancy of 65-70 professionals, specialising in MEP services and building consultancy. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to grow within a supportive team.\n\nNote: This is not a Quantity Surveying role.
The focus is on MEP plant and equipment surveying, including producing repair/replacement cost estimates.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n* Conduct surveys for PMP and CAPEX planning\n* Asset identification and PPM programme development\n* Strategic advice on retrofit feasibility aligned with Net Zero goals\n* Support and consultancy for appointing PPM contractors\n* HVAC system design and compliance reviews\n* Heating consultancy, including Gas Safe advice\n* Feasibility studies for HIU and heat pump retrofits\n* EPC improvement strategies and implementation plans\n* HV/LV infrastructure upgrade planning (in liaison with UKPN)\n* RIBA Stage 4 design for MEP installation, upgrade, and redevelopment\n* RIBA Stage 5 & 6 quality monitoring for MEP installations\n* HVAC commissioning oversight and management\n* CCTV drainage inspections and reporting\n* Consulting on vertical transportation systems (lifts, escalators)\n* BMS and controls upgrade specification\n* Life safety systems consultancy (linked to BSC compliance)\n* Security system and access control design/re-design\n* Fire alarm and AOV systems design and project management\n* LED lighting system design and project management\n* MEP Technical Due Diligence (TDD) for acquisitions and lettings\n* Pool and spa services consultation\n* Legionella prevention and water treatment advice\n\nExperience:\n* Strong background in commercial office and/or block residential environments\n* Demonstrable experience with property-based M&E surveying (not site-based work)\n\nQualifications:\n* Engineering degree preferred (mechanical or electrical discipline)\n\nSkills:\n* Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint\n* Strong written and verbal communication skills\n* Client-focused with attention to technical and compliance detail\n\nWhy Join Us?\n* Hybrid working model offering flexibility and work-life balance\n* Opportunities for ongoing learning and professional development\n* Competitive salary