Are you an experienced M&E Surveyor with a strong mechanical background? Do you enjoy getting out on site, understanding complex assets and producing clear, practical solutions that deliver real value? If you’re looking for a role with variety, responsibility and long-term impact, this could be a great opportunity.
We’re supporting a major organisation delivering asset management and facilities services within a highly secure maritime and defence environment in Portsmouth. You’ll join a multi-disciplinary Estates Surveying team working across a unique estate that blends historic infrastructure with modern, mission-critical systems.
What’s the role all about?
As an M&E Surveyor, you’ll be part of a specialist surveying team providing detailed mechanical and electrical condition surveys, defect analysis and technical reporting across a large operational estate.
This role has a strong mechanical bias, particularly around heating, ventilation and building services systems, and suits someone confident working both independently and as part of a wider technical team.
You’ll be responsible for:
Undertaking general and planned surveys across buildings, utilities and infrastructure
Carrying out asset condition surveys to Level 4 using recognised grading methodologies
Producing detailed technical reports, scopes of work and cost estimates
Assessing mechanical and electrical defects and recommending value-for-money solutions
Advising clients on asset condition, statutory compliance and best practice
Preparing option studies, feasibility studies and cost appraisals
Supporting forward works planning with accurate survey data
Maintaining electronic survey records and databases
Liaising with clients, service providers and subcontractors
Ensuring all work considers Health, Safety and Environmental requirements
Providing technical support to colleagues and internal stakeholders
This is a varied, site-based role where no two days are the same.
What you’ll need
To succeed as an M&E Surveyor, you’ll bring:
5+ years’ experience in surveying, construction or facilities management
Strong mechanical engineering background (heating / ventilation essential)
Experience surveying building services and infrastructure
Knowledge of building regulations, CDM and H&S legislation
Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Confident IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel and databases)
A logical, methodical and professional approach to work
Qualifications (ideal, not all essential)
HNC minimum in Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering or Surveying
Degree-qualified (desirable)
Relevant training such as:
Heating systems
18th Edition
Asbestos Awareness
Working at Height / Confined Spaces / MEWP
IOSH or NEBOSH (or similar)
Security clearance or ability to obtain
Who you are
You’re professional, analytical and proactive. You enjoy problem-solving, explaining technical detail clearly and helping clients make informed decisions. You take pride in accuracy, collaboration and delivering high-quality work.
You’ll be:
Detail-focused and logical
Confident dealing with stakeholders
Proactive and improvement-driven
Comfortable working in regulated environments
A strong team player with a professional mindset
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary
Long-term, stable role within a secure environment
Varied surveying work across a unique estate
Supportive, knowledgeable technical team
Opportunity to develop within asset management and estates surveying
Inclusive employer welcoming applications from veterans, military families and diverse backgrounds
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re an experienced M&E Surveyor looking for a role with real responsibility and long-term impact in Portsmouth, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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