Regional Building Surveyor

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a 12 Month Fixed Term contract for a Regional Building Surveyor covering Central West, including Chester, Llanfair, Stafford, Telford, Hereford, Brecon and Chepstow.

HOURS OF WORK: 37.5 Per week, Monday to Friday

 

Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Complex Facilities working on the Defence Housing Estate that make a real positive impact across the UK.

The Regional Building Surveyor is responsible for delivering professional surveying services across a designated region within the defence housing estate. This role involves undertaking a range of technical surveys, providing expert advice, preparing specifications, and supporting the delivery of planned and reactive works. The postholder will provide technical expertise, undertake a range of specialist surveys, and support the effective planning and delivery of refurbishment and remediation works.

 

What you will do:

• Undertake comprehensive stock condition surveys across Service Families Accommodation (SFA)
• Assess building components, lifecycle performance, and compliance with statutory and MOD standards.
• Produce accurate, auditable survey data to inform asset management strategies and investment planning.
• Conduct pre‑project inspections to define scope, constraints, and technical requirements for planned works.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and site‑specific considerations relevant to defence housing environments.
• Provide clear, evidence‑based recommendations to support project feasibility and design development.
• Prepare detailed survey and scopes to allow the production of technical specifications, schedules of work by others and supporting documentation for procurement and delivery.
• Ensure all specifications align with MOD policy, building regulations, and relevant industry standards.
• Provide authoritative technical advice to internal teams, and stakeholders across the defence housing portfolio.
• Support the resolution of complex technical queries, design issues.
• Assist in the development and continuous improvement of technical standards, processes, and compliance frameworks.
• Investigate and diagnose building defects using recognised surveying methodologies.
• Identify root causes and propose robust, cost‑effective remedial solutions.
• Produce clear, structured defect reports.
• Apply building pathology principles to assess deterioration, material performance, and structural behaviour within defence housing stock.
• Monitor recurring issues and contribute to long‑term asset resilience and preventative maintenance strategies.
• Support the development of technical insights to inform future investment and risk mitigation.

 

What you will bring:

• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, assurance, and operational excellence.
• High level of professional integrity and commitment to compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to technical work.
• Effective stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to operate confidently in a structured, governance‑driven environment.
• Proactive, resilient, and capable of working independently while contributing to wider organisational objectives.
• Proven experience in building surveying, ideally within defence, public sector, or large‑scale residential portfolios.
• Strong technical knowledge of building construction, materials, and relevant legislation.
• Experience preparing specifications and technical documentation for procurement and delivery.
• Demonstrable capability in diagnosing building defects and applying building pathology principles.
• Professional membership (e.g., MRICS/MCIOB) or working towards accreditation is desirable.
• Ability to manage a regional workload, including travel across multiple defence housing sites.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Please note due to the contract you will be required to undergo full Security Clearance

 

Why join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

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