Structural Building Surveyor

Who we are

VIVO provides facilities management and accommodation maintenance for the UK military and its partners. VIVO embodies both experience and innovation.

We put our Customers and Families First. They are the driving force behind everything we do. We drive forward improvements for them to ensure the service they receive, whether reactive repairs or a major project, is completed safely and on time. In order to achieve this, we have 4 core values: open, caring, agile and collaborative. These are at the heart of everything we do.

Dale Barracks, to cover other sites across the North West and Wales

Competitive + Company car/Car allowance

Full time, Permanent

Structural Building Surveyor - Ensuring Safety and Compliance of Strategic Structures

Are you a detail‑oriented professional with expertise in building surveys and structural evaluation? Join us as a Structural Building Surveyor, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and compliance of wide‑span buildings, ranges, and explosive storage facilities.

• Conduct thorough inspections of a variety of structures, including range facilities, wide‑span buildings such as WW2 hangars, explosive storage facilities, and lowerable masts and towers as required.
• Provide technical advice and support for a range of building types to assist site teams and the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO).
• Produce detailed and high‑quality reports that include cost‑effective and actionable remedial measures, delivered promptly to ensure timely decision‑making.
• Develop Risk Assessments and Method Statements to uphold strict compliance with Safe Systems of Work and JSP
  375 processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, offering expert advice to VIVO teams, the supply chain, DIO, and end users to promote efficient and economical remedial solutions.
• Manage the recording of all tasks in the Maximo system, ensuring accurate and complete documentation at all times.
• Engage with compliance managers to enhance knowledge across various sites, maintaining up‑to‑date records of activities and training.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives by identifying opportunities to support the Ministry of Defence's carbon reduction targets through innovative structural solutions.

• HND‑level qualification in Building, Building Surveying, Structural or Civil Engineering, or a related discipline, or possess equivalent experience.
• Possession of RICS membership is beneficial.
• Extensive experience conducting building surveys of large‑span steel‑framed and reinforced concrete structures, with expertise in masonry, timber, and concrete.
• Ability to assess building conditions, recommend effective remedial measures, and estimate lifespans.
• Proven track record of producing precise and high‑quality technical reports.
• Proactive and organised with ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Experience supervising site operations, managing staff, planning activities, and allocating resources effectively.
• Commitment to delivering results, maintaining compliance, and promoting value for money.
• Pass SC Clearance.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 6% employee matched pension contribution
• Single private medical cover
• Company car/car allowance
• Life assurance at 2x base salary

The role you have applied for is with VIVO Defence Services, a joint venture between Serco and EQUANS. By applying for this role, please be aware that information contained within your CV may be shared between VIVO Defence Services, Serco and EQUANS during the recruitment process.

At VIVO, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. Therefore, we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool.

We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working and operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly a Disability Confident Leader. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.