Careers in M&E Asset Surveying
Want to get into M&E asset surveying? We’ve got you covered!
Asset surveyors are people with a passion for property!
Asset surveying plays a pivotal role in the maintenance, safety and efficiency of buildings and facilities in today’s built environment.
A career in M&E asset surveying can start simply from having a passion for property and a desire to provide technical advice and solutions to clients in this exciting and growing sector.
Becoming an asset surveyor, what do I need?
Wondering what you need to become an asset surveyor?
The industry attracts individuals from diverse backgrounds so anyone can start the process of becoming an asset surveyor.
In order to progress a career within the sector, individuals will need to have or be supported through a formal building services, mechanical or electrical qualification.
How to enter the asset surveying industry!
There are many routes, but most are not very well advertised or represented in the industry currently.
Individuals with no relevant formal qualification will need a client to support them through the process of gaining a qualification.
Individuals with a formal relevant qualification in either building services, mechanical or electrical will require a client in invest in their transition to the sector - a process which can often take between 3 to 12 months.
APSAS is more than happy to provide advice and support to anyone wanting further information on how to get a role in this sector.
Why is the role of an asset surveyor needed?
An asset surveyor is vital in the management and maintenance of built environments by ensuring that asset data is accurately recorded, maintained and integrated into wider facilities management strategies.
Some responsibilities include:
Asset data collection, conducting detailed asset surveys to catalog equipment, infrastructure and property elements.
CAFM Integration - asset surveys are essential in ensuring asset data is correctly structured and up to date, ready for integration into wider CAFM or IWMS systems.
Asset surveyors play a key role in planned preventative maintenance (PPMs), identifying maintenance requirements, and structuring maintenance schedules to optimise efficiency and compliance.
Asset lifecycle management is a critical function within asset surveying and facilities management, ensuring physical assets are effectively monitored, maintained and replaced at optimal times to maximise value and reduce unnecessary costs.