Principal M&E Surveying Engineer

Job Title:

Principal M&E Surveying Engineer

Location:

Birmingham (with nationwide travel)

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Principal M&E Surveying Engineer to lead the delivery of comprehensive asset capture, lifecycle, condition, and dilapidation surveys. 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.
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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