Lead Portfolio Surveyor

ISS Facility Services; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility management company in London is seeking an experienced Lead Portfolio Surveyor. This role is vital in establishing surveying functions for over 700 properties, focusing on condition surveys and asset management. Candidates should possess extensive experience in surveying, strong knowledge of maintenance forecasting, and excellent communication skills. Join a company committed to corporate responsibility and innovation in workplace management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in surveying across large, complex estates, preferably in the public sector.
• Strong knowledge of maintenance forecasting and lifecycle planning.
• Ability to present technical data clearly to non-specialist stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead baseline condition surveys and asset criticality assessments.
• Manage data capture and assurance in line with Asset Management System requirements.
• Coordinate surveyors and QA teams to meet quality standards.

Skills

Surveying M&E (building services)

Asset condition assessment

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Qualified and experienced in due diligence and compliance surveys

Job description

ISS Lead Portfolio Surveyor

Location: London, E14 9SH

Hours of work: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

This role is INTERNAL ONLY and currently not accepting external applications. External applications will not be considered at this time.

We are recruiting for a Lead Portfolio Surveyor to join our client account team, reporting to the Strategic Asset Manager. This role is crucial in establishing the surveying function during mobilisation, cutover, and into BAU for a portfolio of over 700 properties.

Job Description

You will lead baseline condition surveys, asset criticality assessments, and due diligence, ensuring comprehensive asset data collection to support maintenance and asset management strategies. You will also contribute to the Forward Maintenance Register (FMR), influencing long-term asset planning. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced surveyor to impact a large-scale public estate portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement survey plans, including risk-based sequencing, access strategies, H&S controls, and permits.
2. Manage data capture and assurance in line with Asset Management System requirements.
3. Coordinate ISS surveyors, QA teams, and external surveyors to meet quality standards.
4. Provide expert advice on surveying activities to support estate strategy, compliance, and asset management goals.
5. Produce accurate reports, dashboards, and condition surveys, applying consistent grading methodologies and escalating red-risk issues.
6. Collaborate with stakeholders and internal teams to validate data, integrate survey outputs, and improve survey tools and templates.
7. Maintain survey records within asset management systems, supporting BIM/GIS/IoT integration and compliance with government standards.
8. Proven experience in surveying M&E (building services) and building fabric across large, complex estates, preferably in the public sector.
9. Strong knowledge of asset condition assessment, maintenance forecasting, and lifecycle planning (IAM, ISO 55000, RICS NRM1/3, BIM).
10. Qualified and experienced in due diligence and compliance surveys, with knowledge of NSR and SPONS.
11. Skilled in managing and validating asset data using structured templates and systems.
12. Excellent communication skills, able to present technical data clearly to non-specialist stakeholders.
13. Strong understanding of property, FM, statutory compliance, and sustainability practices.
14. Highly organized with strong attention to detail, producing accurate and timely reports.

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company dedicated to connecting people and places to improve the world of work. We understand the user experience and aim to deliver high standards through innovative solutions and caring people. Our mission is to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether in hospitals, businesses, or airports.

ISS is committed to corporate responsibility, diversity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, or gender.