Royal Mail
Building Surveyor (12 Month Fixed Term)
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Building Surveyor (12 Month Fixed Term)
Building Surveyor (National) – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
About the Role
Our construction team at RM Engineering is undergoing a transformational shift, focusing on insourcing and in-house development across our property, automation, and maintenance portfolios. As part of the Royal Mail Group, we’re launching a new, future-focused opportunity for a hands-on Building Surveyor to support our drive towards safe, efficient, and innovative buildings nationwide.
This role is ideal for a problem solver who thrives on-site, delivering high-quality construction solutions. If you enjoy travel, technical challenges, and working with multidisciplinary teams, this position offers real impact and growth.
Core Responsibilities
As the Building Surveyor, you will be responsible for:
Technical & Surveying duties
- Conducting detailed building fabric surveys and condition assessments
- Performing intrusive investigations (e.g., decay, damp, structural issues)
- Preparing technical reports, feasibility studies, and detailed scopes of work
Design & Compliance support
- Assisting in fabric design development, including layouts, detailing, and compliance reviews
- Ensuring alignment with performance standards, Building Regulations, and fire safety measures
- Managing building condition data and asset lifecycle assessments, making investment recommendations
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Project & Documentation management
- Drafting tender documentation, including specifications, Bills of Quantities (BoQs), and quality standards
- Providing on-site technical assurance (inspections, compliance checks, snagging, and defect management)
- Supporting through warranty periods and defect resolution
Safety & Risk Management
- Collaborating with CDM Duty Holders to manage construction risks
- Communicating and overseeing safe working methods and risk mitigation
- Ensuring adherence to CDM 2015, Health & Safety legislation, and internal governance policies
Key Skills & Experience
- 10+ years’ experience in building surveying, with expertise in fabric assessment, defect diagnosis, and technical reporting
- Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, fire safety, access standards, and compliance frameworks
- Ability to produce (scope of work) SOWs, specifications, and detailed drawings
- Familiarity with CDM 2015, health & safety regulations (H&S), and construction compliance
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining accurate records and governance
- Excellent communication skills, capable of influencing stakeholders (contractors, internal teams, external partners)
- Experience in refurbishment, maintenance, or compliance-based projects (preferably within construction/estates management)
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams (e.g., architects, structural engineers)
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Requirements
Qualifications
- Degree in Building Surveying (or equivalent experience)
- MRICS status (preferred) or actively pursuing it
- Valid CSCS card or Health & Safety passport
- IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate (desirable)
- Fire safety or fabric compliance training (advantageous)
Essential
- Full UK driving licence (due to national travel requirements)
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- £4,300 cash car allowance
- 18% Year-End Bonus
- 27.5 days annual leave (pro-rata for fixed-term)
- Comprehensive private medical insurance
- Pension scheme with strong employer contributions
Next Steps
If this role resonates with your experience, you’ll be contacted by our Talent Acquisition team for a discussion on interview processes.
RM Engineering is committed to an inclusive workforce. If you require adjustments during the hiring process, please discuss these with your recruiter upon contact.
For more information on RM Engineering and our values: www.internationaldistributionservices.com | #RMG
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