M&E Asset Surveyor

Manchester, Lancashire
Hays
M&E Asset Surveyor (Housing) – Manchester, Liverpool, Warrington

Purpose of the RoleTo provide high-quality mechanical and electrical surveying services across the property portfolio, ensuring compliance, safety, efficiency, and value for money. This role involves end-to-end project management of M&E works, contributing to asset improvement strategies, and supporting the delivery of capital and planned maintenance programmes.

Benefits:
32 Annual Leave + BH
Cash Plan through Simply Health (Physio, dental, glasses) money back to you within 2 days of receipt submission
10% matching contributions to pension
Retail and Cinema rewards and cost reduction
Learning for Life Scheme – £150 towards learning a new skill
Good Sick pay

Key ResponsibilitiesProject Management:

• Plan, develop, and manage bespoke mechanical and electrical projects, including heating systems, electrical upgrades, lifts, and renewable technologies.
• Consider long-term maintenance needs and collaborate with other departments to provide commercial solutions for underperforming assets.

Stakeholder Management:

• Maintain effective stakeholder engagement through planning, communication, and progress updates.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in asset management, housing operations, finance, and external stakeholders to ensure cohesive project delivery.

Surveys and Project Appraisal:

• Conduct and support high-quality dilapidation and diagnostic surveys across residential and commercial properties.
• Provide detailed project appraisals and technical advice on condition and investment requirements.
• Validate investment needs and ensure alignment with the Asset Management Strategy.

Investment Planning:

• Support the investment programme in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Develop detailed specifications to ensure effective delivery, working with consultants, procurement, compliance, and maintenance teams.
• Consider whole-life maintenance and innovative solutions.
• Stay informed on industry regulations, best practices, and emerging technologies.

Health and Safety:

• Ensure health and safety compliance, including adherence to CDM regulations, for all M&E project activities.
• Provide support and expertise to the wider directorate.

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Strong knowledge of building construction, standards, planning regulations, and leasehold legislation.
• Commercial awareness and experience in delivering bespoke M&E projects.
• Familiarity with construction specifications and contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC, IET).
• Experience leading procurement exercises.
• Understanding of project financial evaluation, performance assessment, and budget management.
• Experience with system commissioning, handover, and integration to compliance standards.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and experience as a Principal Designer.
• Ability to work independently, with strong organisational skills.
• Proven experience managing internal and external stakeholder relationships.

Desirable:

• Previous experience managing similar projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998).
• Understanding of gas, fuel, and electrical safety compliance standards.

QualificationsEssential:

• HNC/HND or equivalent in Building Services Engineering or a related M&E discipline.

Desirable:

• Degree or recognised management qualification.
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• IOSH Managing Safely certification.

Additional Requirements

• A full UK driving licence and access to a personal vehicle.
• Willingness to work flexibly and travel across sites as required.
• Mobile work is a requirement of the role.
• Willingness to undertake additional duties, including those related to health and safety and compliance, as reasonably required.

Organisational ValuesThe organisation is committed to the following core values, which underpin all aspects of work:

• Respect for customers and colleagues.
• Creativity in approach and ambition.
• Excellence in delivering meaningful services.

What you need to do now
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