Construction Estimator / Surveyor

Company Description About Building & Real Estate At SOCOTEC UK Building and Real Estate division, we pride ourselves on being a trusted partner supporting our clients at every stage of the property lifecycle. We offer a comprehensive range of services including building surveying, project management, dilapidations advice, technical due diligence, compliance support, and sustainability consultancy. By prioritising quality, reliability, and strong client relationships, we ensure buildings are safe, efficient, and future-ready creating spaces that perform better for businesses, communities, and the environment. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family-friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes, and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited. Job Description Structural Surveyor Experience with Aviation Projects Required Socotec is seeking an experienced Structural Surveyor to join our team supporting critical infrastructure projects which initially has a focus on Gatwick Airport, but the role will broaden. This role requires a qualified structural engineer with experience in aviation and airport environments, capable of conducting technical surveys, assessments, and inspections of airport structures whilst ensuring compliance with stringent aviation safety standards. The ideal candidate will also have experience in the field of Technical Due Diligence and capable of assessing the fabric of existing buildings and advising on its condition and state of repair. The role requires the ability to undertake structural verification checks, based on the information gathered through desk top study and the site survey. The candidate would be required to scope intrusive surveys that would be carried out by the intrusive survey team. Conduct structural surveys and condition assessments of airport infrastructure including terminals, hangars, apron structures, tunnels, and ancillary buildings (however this will broaden into not airport projects over time) Prepare detailed technical reports, including defect analysis, remedial recommendations, and compliance assessments Review and assess structural drawings, specifications, and design calculations for aviation projects Undertake structural inspections during construction, refurbishment, and maintenance works Provide technical advisory services to project teams and airport stakeholders Ensure all survey work complies with current regulations, CDM requirements, and relevant British European Standards Support due diligence assessments and asset integrity reviews for airport infrastructure Prepare survey scoping documents for the intrusive survey team to conduct their surveys, be in attendance on occasion during the intrusive survey work to clarify scope items BEng/MEng degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent) RICS-accredited degree in a relevant subject such as surveying, construction, civil engineering, or building engineering CSCS card or equivalent site safety certification Join a thriving community of over 2,000 industry professionals who are passionate about making a real difference. At SOCOTEC UK, we're not just delivering services - we're shaping the future of testing, inspection, and certification across the nation. We've built our reputation on attracting exceptional talent like you and empowering them to deliver excellence at every turn. Our comprehensive range of TIC services means you'll have the opportunity to work on diverse, challenging projects that truly matter. Your expertise will directly contribute to our mission of building a safer, more sustainable world, while you grow your career alongside some of the industry's finest professionals. Build a traditional career path or explore opportunities across multiple disciplines - all within SOCOTEC. Local, national, or global projects. Office-based, remote, or hybrid. From day one, you'll have access to comprehensive training, mentorship, and development programs. Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do.