Building Surveyor - Structural

Who we are

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

What we do

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.

Location: Home based, to cover the East Region. Candidates must be based in the Cambridgeshire area

Salary: 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.

In this role, you will 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. You will provide technical advice and support for a range of building types to assist site teams and the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO). Your work will involve producing detailed and high-quality reports that include cost-effective and actionable remedial measures, delivered promptly to ensure timely decision-making.

A key aspect of your responsibilities will include the development of Risk Assessments and Method Statements to uphold strict compliance with Safe Systems of Work and JSP375 processes. You will collaborate with stakeholders, offering expert advice to VIVO teams, the supply chain, DIO, and end users to promote efficient and economical remedial solutions. Additionally, you will manage the recording of all tasks in the Maximo system, ensuring accurate and complete documentation at all times.

As part of this role, you will engage with compliance managers to enhance your knowledge across various sites, maintaining up-to-date records of your activities and training. You will also contribute to sustainability initiatives by identifying opportunities to support the Ministry of Defence’s carbon reduction targets through innovative structural solutions.

What You Need To Do The Job:

To excel in this position, you should hold an HND-level qualification in Building, Building Surveying, Structural or Civil Engineering, or a related discipline, or possess equivalent experience. You must have extensive experience conducting building surveys of large-span steel-framed and reinforced concrete structures, along with expertise in various construction materials such as masonry, timber, and concrete. The ability to assess building conditions, recommend effective remedial measures, and estimate lifespans is critical, along with a proven track record of producing precise and high-quality technical reports.

This role requires a proactive and organized individual with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Experience supervising site operations, managing staff, planning activities, and allocating resources effectively will also be key. A commitment to delivering results, maintaining compliance, and promoting value for money is essential.

You must pass SC Clearance for this role.

What We Offer:

Joining VIVO as a Structural Building Surveyor offers you the chance to directly impact the safety, compliance, and sustainability of critical infrastructure supporting national defence operations. You will become part of a culture of excellence while advancing your expertise in structural surveying and compliance management. In addition to this, we offer:

• 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

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we invite you to apply and become a vital member of our team. 

VIVO Defence Services

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. If candidates wish to request extra time to apply then they should contact 0345 010 4000 and ask to speak to a VIVO Recruiter.