Asset Surveyor

Independents by Sodexo; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP

Family discounts

Financial planning tools

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking two Asset Surveyors to inspect buildings across multiple sites for the Home Office. You'll verify condition, update records and prepare reports, ensuring safety and fitness for purpose. You’ll work with managers and facilities teams, guiding future repairs and improvements.

Ideal candidates hold a Building Surveying qualification, membership or working towards one, and have strong attention to detail. A flexible, professional approach and good Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree, HND or equivalent in Building Surveying or related subject.
• Experience carrying out building inspections and condition surveys.
• Good understanding of building structures and essential systems (heating, electrical).
• Experience across multiple sites or large estates is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate information capture.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and digital systems for recording data.
• Ability to write clear reports and explain technical information simply.
• Organised, able to plan site visits and work independently.
• Professional membership (RICS/CIOB/CIBSE/IAM) or working towards one.
• Must meet security vetting requirements for the role.

Responsibilities

• Visit sites to inspect buildings and inspect heating, electrical, and other essential systems.
• Check and update records to ensure accuracy for buildings and equipment.
• Identify damage, faults or risks during inspections.
• Record findings digitally and produce clear condition reports.
• Ensure survey information meets required standards.
• Coordinate with managers and facilities teams to arrange visits and share findings.
• Advise on building conditions and assist planned repairs or replacements.
• Follow health and safety procedures and keep information secure.
• Collaborate with teams to improve service delivery.

Skills

Site inspections

Report writing

Digital survey systems

Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree/HND in Building Surveying or related

Professional membership (RICS/CIOB/CIBSE/IAM) or working towards chartership

Job description

• 40 hours per week
• Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00
• Competitive salary and benefits for you and your family
• No fixed location
• Degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional membership (e.g. RICS, CIOB, CIBSE, IAM) or working towards chartership

At Sodexo, we believe everyone deserves to work in an environment where they feel respected, supported and valued. We’re proud to make a positive difference to people’s lives and the communities we serve.

We’re now looking for x 2 Asset Surveyor's to join our team, helping us look after buildings and facilities across a range of sites working for the home office.

You’ll play an important role in checking the condition of buildings, equipment and essential systems, making sure information is accurate and up to date. Working closely with our team and partners, you’ll help identify any issues, support future maintenance planning and ensure buildings are safe, well maintained and fit for purpose.

What you’ll do:

• Visit different sites to inspect buildings, including walls, roofs, doors and other building features, as well as heating, electrical and other essential systems.

• Check existing records to make sure information about buildings and equipment is correct and up to date.

• Identify any damage, faults, maintenance needs or potential risks during your inspections.

• Record your findings using digital systems and produce clear reports explaining the condition of each building and any work that may be needed.

• Help check the quality and accuracy of survey information to ensure it meets the required standards.

• Work closely with managers, site teams and facilities management providers to arrange visits, share findings and answer questions.

• Provide advice and information to help the team understand building conditions and plan future repairs or replacements.

• Follow health and safety procedures and keep all site and contract information secure.

• Work flexibly with colleagues to support the wider team and help improve the way we deliver our services.

What you bring:

• A degree, HND or equivalent qualification in Building Surveying, Engineering or a related subject.

• Experience carrying out building inspections, condition surveys or checking information about buildings and equipment.

• A good understanding of building structures and essential systems, such as heating and electrical services.

• Experience working across multiple sites or large estates would be an advantage.

• Good attention to detail and the ability to spot issues and record information accurately.

• Confidence using computers, Microsoft Excel and digital systems to record and manage information.

• The ability to write clear reports and explain technical information in a way that others can easily understand.

• Good organisational skills, with the ability to plan site visits, manage your workload and work independently.

• A friendly, professional and flexible approach, with the ability to work well with different teams and stakeholders.

• A relevant professional membership, such as RICS, CIOB, CIBSE or IAM, or an interest in working towards one.

• The ability to meet the security vetting requirements for this role.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll be part of a company and team that values you for who you are, gives you the opportunity to make a difference and supports you to thrive in your own way.

In addition, we offer:

• Mental health and wellbeing support

• Employee Assistance Programme offering personal, legal and financial advice

• 24/7 virtual GP and lifestyle rewards

• Discounts for you and your family

• Financial tools and retirement plan

• Cycle to Work scheme and a paid volunteering day

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.