M&E Surveyor (Industrial Heating)

Location: HM Naval Base, Portsmouth (HMNBP)

Service Area: Asset Management

This role would suit a hands-on heating engineer who wants to transition into an office-based surveyor position, using their practical, site-based experience to accurately diagnose defects, develop compliant solutions, and produce detailed technical reports without moving away from their core mechanical expertise.

As the M&E Surveyor, you will contribute specialist mechanical expertise, particularly in heating, ventilation, and associated building services systems to support integrated design and maintenance solutions.

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team of Building and Civil Engineering, Mechanical, and Electrical surveyors, delivering thorough condition surveys and technical analysis of mechanical and electrical (M&E) defects. Undertaking general surveys and providing recommendations regarding Survey Requests generated via the Company Help Desk.

Working with the Surveys Lead and the Estates Surveyors to ensure that all planned surveys are carried out as per the Planned Maintenance survey programme in accordance with APCGM.

Carry out a wide range of surveying related duties across the Naval Base including but not restricted to:

• Provide a detailed summary of the item(s) under inspection
• Consult with service provider / sub-contractor with regard to deliverables, fitness for purpose and value for money
• Maintain all Estate reporting mechanisms in accordance with Company related quality guidelines and adherence to H&S and environmental issues
• Populate and maintain all electronic data collection using internal databases to provide technical reports
• Provide all relevant data and information for projects entered onto the FWP (Forward Works Plan)

Provide accurate appraisals of buildings systems, infrastructure and utilities based on knowledge, experience and professional training including:

• Professional and proactive heating engineering experience gained working in the construction industry or similar FM environment
• Construction site safety requirements knowledge
• Good knowledge of building systems technology and pathology
• Good working knowledge of the building regulations, CDM and appropriate legislation
• Knowledge of and ability to apply construction/systems related Health & Safety legislation and good practice through technical simplification where necessary
• Relevant experience of using all Microsoft packages, in particular be able to demonstrate practical IT skills using Outlook, Word and Excel and be familiar with databases

Minimum HNC in a mechanical and/or electrical surveying/engineering discipline.

Competent training skills, in areas such as:

• Heating engineering
• Asbestos
• Confined Spaces
• Gas-safe certification is desirable
• IOSH or NEBOSH
• Ability to obtain or have held or be eligible to apply for security clearance.

A competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, holiday purchase scheme, early finish on a Friday, discretionary company bonus scheme, enhanced pension scheme – employee contribution 4% and company contribution 6%, or the employee can increase their contribution to 6% and company contribution 8%, life assurance x 4 (subject to scheme T&C’s), access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues, cycle to work scheme, flexible parental benefits (if applicable), free parking onsite, access to our Internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position, continued professional career development.

At KBS Maritime, we're not just another company – we're an exciting and dynamic joint venture between industry leaders BAE Systems and KBR. Our team is dedicated to providing Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions and Alongside Services at His Majesty's Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP), the beating heart of the Royal Navy.

With almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy's surface ships stationed at HMNBP, working with KBS Maritime means being at the forefront of innovation and progress. By delivering state of the art solutions to the Royal Navy, KBS Maritime offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference to the safety, security, and sustainability of the UK's National Defence and Security. But it's not just about the work – at KBS Maritime, we believe in the value of our people. We have the ethos of a small business, which means we value and empower our team members to succeed.

KBS Maritime is committed to building a diverse workforce and fostering an inclusive workplace. We will make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to accommodate any disability.