Survey Lead
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1750232/156990
- Location: No fixed place of work
- Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
- Salary: £50,000-£60,000
- Closing date: 15 May 2026
About the role
Location:
Hybrid (approx. 70% field-based across the UK, 30% remote/home working)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum
Benefits: Eligible for bonus + Sodexo rewards & benefits package
Job Introduction
This is an opportunity to join a specialist Asset Management team supporting a major UK Government estate. As Survey Lead, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality asset verification and condition surveying services across a large and diverse portfolio.
You will ensure asset data is accurate, consistent, and structured to support robust cost modelling and lifecycle planning. The role combines hands-on surveying delivery with technical leadership, quality assurance, and the development of standardised lifecycle and cost frameworks aligned to ISO 55000 principles and client requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Asset Surveying & Data Verification
- Lead and deliver asset verification and condition surveys across building fabric and M&E systems
- Validate, correct, and enhance existing asset data, identifying gaps and inconsistencies
- Ensure surveys are delivered safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption to operations
- Apply consistent condition grading, risk assessment, and renewal assumptions
Lifecycle Planning & Cost Modelling
- Develop and maintain standardised cost books aligned to asset types and specifications
- Produce medium and long-term lifecycle plans and renewal forecasts
- Translate verified asset data into forward maintenance and investment planning outputs
- Create and maintain Forward Maintenance Registers using CAFM and lifecycle data
Technical Leadership & Quality Assurance
- Act as technical lead for surveying methodology and standards
- Review and assure quality of survey outputs, cost models, and lifecycle plans
- Drive continuous improvement in surveying processes, tools, and data standards
Stakeholder Engagement
- Work closely with the Technical & Asset Manager and wider contract teams
- Present findings and investment recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Build strong relationships across internal and external stakeholders
- Provide clear advice on asset condition, risk, and lifecycle liability
Programme & Delivery Support
- Support planning and coordination of surveying programmes across the estate
- Collaborate with survey and delivery teams to ensure consistent output quality
- Contribute to professional communities of practice and service innovation
What You Bring
Qualifications
- Degree, HND or equivalent in Building Surveying, Engineering, or related discipline
- Professional membership (RICS, CIOB, CIBSE, IAM) or working towards chartership
Experience
- Proven experience in asset verification and condition surveying
- Strong background in lifecycle planning, renewal modelling, and cost forecasting
- Practical knowledge of building fabric and M&E systems
- Experience working across large or complex estates (desirable)
Skills & Knowledge
- Strong understanding of asset management principles (ISO 55000 preferred)
- Ability to build and maintain structured cost models and unit rates
- High level of data literacy and analytical capability
- Proficiency in MS Excel and CAFM / asset management systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Personal Attributes
- Detail-focused with a strong commitment to quality and accuracy
- Confident working independently in a field-based role
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities
- Collaborative approach with strong stakeholder engagement skills
Additional Requirements
- Ability to pass high-level security vetting
- UK-wide travel required (fieldbased role)
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
- Mental health & wellbeing support
- Employee Assistance Programme for personal, legal, and financial advice
- 24/7 virtual GP & lifestyle rewards
- Discounts for you & family
- Financial tools & retirement plan
- Cycle to Work & Paid volunteering day
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
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Pension Plan
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Wellbeing support
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Generous leave
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Discounts and savings
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Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
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