Senior Asset Surveyor – MOD Sites (Fixed‑Term)

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Asset Surveyor to lead a large‑scale asset survey programme across MOD sites in England. This 12‑month fixed‑term role combines hands‑on field surveying with team leadership, influencing strategic decisions on maintenance, compliance and investment.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver asset surveys across a varied estate, identifying, validating and tagging assets.
• Undertake complex surveys that require technical judgement and problem‑solving.
• Lead and support a team of surveyors, providing guidance, coaching and quality assurance.
• Monitor programme delivery, reporting progress, risks and challenges.
• Improve the accuracy and reliability of asset records and databases.
• Challenge incomplete, inaccurate or duplicated asset information.
• Collaborate with operational teams, technical specialists and key stakeholders.
• Support the development of improved survey standards, templates and quality processes.
• Ensure all work is undertaken safely within live operational environments.

Required profile

• Significant experience surveying, identifying and validating assets across complex estates.
• Experience leading or supervising survey teams.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for data accuracy.
• Knowledge of asset management principles, hierarchies and data assurance.
• Experience working within Defence, Government, Healthcare, Utilities, Infrastructure or other regulated environments.
• Qualification in Engineering, Building Services, Facilities Management, Asset Management or related discipline (HNC/HND/Degree desirable).
• Experience using CAFM, CMMS, mobile surveying applications or asset data systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Practical, solutions‑focused approach and ability to work independently across multiple sites.

Required skills

• CAFM
• CMMS
• Mobile surveying applications
• Asset data systems

What we offer

• Salary £48,000 – £50,000 per year.
• Car allowance.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Private medical cover.
• Matched pension contribution up to 6%.
• Life assurance (2× salary).
• Opportunity to impact a nationally significant estate.
• Role combining field‑based surveying, leadership and strategic asset management.