M&E Surveyor

Job Title: M&E Surveyor

Location: Portsmouth (HM Naval Base)

Service Area: Surveys, Asset Management

Hours of Work: 37 Per week

Salary: £37,000 – £47,000

As an M&E Surveyor, you’ll be an integral part of the multi-disciplined team of surveyors within the Estates Surveyors Team.

He or she will be working within a team of Building and Civil Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical and Mechanical surveyors providing thorough analysis of mechanical and electrical defects and compiling detailed reports/scopes of work of desired solutions and cost estimates of proposed works. For this particular role we are seeking someone with a strong mechanical background including heating / ventilation experience etc.

He or she should be capable of developing effective business relationships, understanding key drivers for HMNB Portsmouth (Royal Navy and KBS Maritime) and be proactive with regard to the development and implementation of appropriate innovative solutions, all of which will assist in the execution and facilitation of the overall strategy.

You’ll bring at least five years of technical, or surveying experience gained within the construction industry or a similar facilities management environment, along with a strong understanding of construction site safety requirements and Health & Safety legislation, including CDM regulations and best practice. A solid knowledge of building systems technology and pathology is essential, as well as the ability to operate confidently both as part of a team and independently when required.

You should have a thorough working knowledge of building regulations, statutory requirements, current regulations, and Approved Codes of Practice, and be able to apply these effectively in your role.

With a minimum HNC qualification in a mechanical and / or electrical surveying or engineering discipline, you’ll also be supported by relevant technical training for e.g., heating engineering, 18th Edition, asbestos awareness, working at height and confined spaces. You’ll combine strong technical expertise with the ability to simplify complex information for a wide range of stakeholders, ensuring clarity and confidence in your recommendations.

Alongside your technical skills, you’ll demonstrate excellent interpersonal qualities, building positive relationships, remaining approachable, and showing respect and tolerance in all interactions. Emotional stability and confidence in your own ability are key, as is strategic thinking: you’ll be able to determine and justify the right future state for projects and outline practical steps to achieve it in harmony with wider business plans.

Your ability to articulate complex data clearly, coupled with a proactive and collaborative approach, will make you an invaluable member of the team.

• A competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata’d dependant on successful start date)
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues
• Cycle to work scheme
• Group income protection
• Flexible parental benefits (if applicable)
• Access to our Internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position.
• Continued professional career development
• Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme)
• Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services
• 50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard

Applications are urged to apply prior to the advertising closing date of Friday 9th January. For all queries, please contact  in the first instance who will advise accordingly.

At KBS Maritime, we’re not just another company – we’re an exciting and dynamic joint venture between industry leaders BAE Systems and K . Our team is dedicated to providing Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions and Alongside Services at His Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP), the beating heart of the Royal Navy.

With almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy’s surface ships stationed at HMNBP, working with KBS Maritime means being at the forefront of innovation and progress. We operate in a unique and fascinating environment; with a mix of historic dockyards and cutting-edge infrastructure that’s unlike any other.

By delivering state of the art solutions to the Royal Navy, KBS Maritime offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference to the safety, security, and sustainability of the UK’s National Defence and Security. But it’s not just about the work – at KBS Maritime, we believe in the value of our people. We have the ethos of a small business, which means we value and empower our team members to succeed.