What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Surveyor position at Smart Managed Solutions?
At Smart Managed Solutions, we partner with some of the world's leading organisations to deliver exceptional engineering and facilities management services across commercial real estate, critical environments and data centres.
People are at the heart of everything we do. While technology continues to transform the built environment, it is our talented teams that drive our success. We are proud of our culture, built around our core values of Empowerment, Integrity and Passion, and we're looking for ambitious people who want to make a real impact.
Role Purpose
Smart Managed Solutions is seeking a Technical Surveyor to join our Technical Team, supporting the mobilisation of new contracts and the technical assurance of existing estates.
This role is ideal for an M&E Site Manager, Facilities Manager or Mechanical & Electrical professional looking to take ownership of technical due diligence, asset verification, and mobilisation activities across a diverse commercial property portfolio.
The successful candidate will undertake detailed technical surveys of client sites, assess the condition and compliance of M&E assets, validate maintenance requirements, and provide technical recommendations that ensure Smart Managed Solutions can deliver a safe, compliant, and efficient maintenance service from day one.
Key Responsibilities
At Smart, we’re more than just a company - we’re a community dedicated to shaping the future of facilities management. We value innovation, growth, and collaboration, empowering our team to thrive and make a lasting impact.
With a commitment to your development and well-being, we provide the support, opportunities, and recognition you need to excel.
Join us, and help build a smarter, more sustainable world.
People are at the heart of everything we do. While technology continues to transform the built environment, it is our talented teams that drive our success. We are proud of our culture, built around our core values of Empowerment, Integrity and Passion, and we're looking for ambitious people who want to make a real impact.
Role Purpose
Smart Managed Solutions is seeking a Technical Surveyor to join our Technical Team, supporting the mobilisation of new contracts and the technical assurance of existing estates.
This role is ideal for an M&E Site Manager, Facilities Manager or Mechanical & Electrical professional looking to take ownership of technical due diligence, asset verification, and mobilisation activities across a diverse commercial property portfolio.
The successful candidate will undertake detailed technical surveys of client sites, assess the condition and compliance of M&E assets, validate maintenance requirements, and provide technical recommendations that ensure Smart Managed Solutions can deliver a safe, compliant, and efficient maintenance service from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out comprehensive M&E technical surveys across commercial properties.
- Survey, identify, and verify mechanical and electrical assets, ensuring asset registers are accurate and complete.
- Assess existing maintenance strategies and identify gaps in compliance, documentation, and service delivery.
- Review plant condition, maintenance history, statutory inspections, and technical documentation.
- Produce clear technical survey reports, including asset data, lifecycle observations, compliance findings, and mobilisation recommendations.
- Support the development of Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules aligned with SFG20 and client requirements.
- Liaise with operational teams, clients, consultants, and subcontractors to obtain technical information and resolve survey findings.
- Provide technical input into mobilisation plans, quotations, and engineering standards.
- Provide technical support, guidance, and advice to operational teams and site-based colleagues where required.
- Support the development and continuous improvement of technical standards, processes, procedures, and maintenance strategies.
- Minimum 7 years' experience in commercial M&E maintenance or facilities management.
- Strong understanding of commercial M&E systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, BMS and associated plant.
- Experience undertaking technical inspections, condition assessments or asset verification surveys.
- Knowledge of CAFM systems, PPM, SFG20, CIBSE and statutory compliance.
- Strong organisational and Microsoft Office skills.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
- Minimum 7 years' experience within commercial Mechanical & Electrical maintenance or facilities management.
- Strong technical understanding of commercial M&E building services systems, including HVAC, electrical distribution, public health, BMS, and associated plant.
- Experience undertaking technical inspections, condition assessments, or asset verification surveys.
- Practical knowledge of CAFM systems and Planned Preventative Maintenance delivery.
- Good understanding of statutory compliance requirements relating to commercial building services.
- Working knowledge of SFG20 maintenance standards and CIBSE guidance.
- Ability to critically review technical reports, asset data, drawings, and maintenance documentation.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple surveys and competing priorities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
At Smart, we’re more than just a company - we’re a community dedicated to shaping the future of facilities management. We value innovation, growth, and collaboration, empowering our team to thrive and make a lasting impact.
With a commitment to your development and well-being, we provide the support, opportunities, and recognition you need to excel.
Join us, and help build a smarter, more sustainable world.