Role Purpose
The M&E Asset Surveyor is responsible for surveying, identifying, recording, and assessing mechanical and electrical building assets across a property portfolio. The role supports asset management strategies, lifecycle planning, maintenance planning, and compliance reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Asset Surveys
Conduct mechanical and electrical asset surveys across commercial, residential, healthcare, education, or public sector buildings
* Identify and record plant and equipment including:
* HVAC systems
* Boilers
* Chillers
* Pumps
* Air handling units
* Electrical distribution boards
* Lighting systems
* Fire alarm systems
* BMS controls
* Capture asset condition, age, manufacturer, model, and maintenance requirements.
Data Collection & Asset Registers
Populate and maintain asset registers within CAFM or asset management systems.
Ensure accurate tagging, labelling, and classification of assets.
Upload survey data, photos, and documentation.
Condition & Lifecycle Assessment
Assess asset condition ratings.
Provide remaining useful life estimates.
Support lifecycle replacement planning.
Identify maintenance or replacement priorities.
Compliance & Risk
* Support compliance audits relating to:
* Electrical safety
* Fire systems
* HVAC maintenance
* Water hygiene systems
* Identify health & safety risks associated with plant and equipment.
Reporting
Produce survey reports and asset condition summaries.
* Provide recommendations for:
* Planned preventative maintenance (PPM)
* Capital replacement programmes
* Asset upgrades
Stakeholder Collaboration
* Work with:
* Facilities Managers
* Building Surveyors
* Maintenance Contractors
* Asset Management Teams
* Support projects relating to asset improvement or replacement programmes.
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong understanding of building mechanical and electrical systems
Experience conducting building or asset condition surveys
Ability to interpret technical drawings and plant specifications
Familiarity with CAFM / asset management systems
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
Good report writing skills
Knowledge of health and safety regulations