STE05 Building Surveyor / OPI Examiner

Introducing an exciting opportunity to join the Infrastructure Engineering team as a STE05 Building Surveyor / OPI Examiner. Job Summary

Frankham are seeking an ambitious and highly motivated STE05 Building Surveyor to join our Examination Framework Team, to successfully deliver visual, detailed, recon and monitoring surveys at various stations, depots, and lineside buildings for Network Rail across the Southern region. You will work as part of an experienced and enthusiastic team, contributing to a varied portfolio of projects and benefiting from genuine opportunities for career progression.

Responsibilities

• Perform surveys and inspections on a variety of building and structure types.
• Lead and conduct various surveys, ensuring compliance with Network Rail standards and relevant legislation.
• Accurately assess the condition of buildings and structures, identifying defects and recommending appropriate remedial actions.
• Complete possession work and produce high-quality condition assessment reports, ensuring accurate data entry into Citadel and other relevant reporting systems.
• Input survey information accurately and promptly to meet contract Key Performance Indicators.
• Report any immediate or significant defects to the Operations Manager and Delivery Manager.
• Mentor new staff within the team.
• Adhere to safe working practices and comply with Key Processes and Safety Responsibility Statements.

Skills & Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in building surveying, inspections, or asset management within rail or civil engineering sectors.
• Qualified to STE05 competency.
• Strong understanding of structural mechanics, construction types, and materials.
• Personal Track Safety (PTS) certified.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organiser and communicator who works well as a team.
• Excellent time keeping and time management.
• Strong understanding of Network Rail Standards (NR/L3/CIV/006), CDM Regulations, and applicable rail infrastructure safety requirements.
• Awareness or certification in Confined Spaces, Asbestos Awareness, and Working at Height.

Benefits & Initiatives

Frankham offer excellent benefits and initiatives, including:

• Incentive Scheme.
• Work From Home.
• Health Insurance - cash plan.
• Long service award.
• Frankham Friday.
• Life assurance.
• Annual leave inc. sell, buy & carry-over.
• Annual season ticket loan.
• Generous maternity & paternity pay.
• Employee introduction awards.

About Frankham Group

Frankham is a top 50 multi-disciplinary consultancy with over 40 years of experience, providing a full range of design and consultancy services to the built environment.

At Frankham we have a dedicated and knowledgeable team of industry experts, all with diverse abilities, striving to provide high quality solutions to all our clients. The company strives to improve the surroundings in which we all live and work.

Our belief is simple - use intelligent ideas to create human benefits. From environmentally sustainable buildings to individual commissions, our projects have one thing in common, they improve peoples' lives.

You will be stepping into a dynamic, and meritocratic environment, where your voice and input will be heard. We have an 'open door policy', allowing easy access to the senior minds in the business. We are a business committed to providing people with opportunities to achieve their career goals.

Our vision is to become the leading privately owned consultancy in the South of England, differentiating ourselves from the large corporates, being a best place to work and a leader in the market in each of our disciplines.

How to Apply

If you believe you meet the above requirements and are keen to join a company with genuine opportunities for career progression, please apply via the "Apply Now" button at the top of the page.

Location(s):

Hybrid, London Office, Sidcup (Head Office)