M&E surveyor in Portsmouth

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.

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.

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

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.