Morson are recruiting for a Contracts Engineer – Buildings Surveyor to support Estates & Facilities Management function at our clients Glascoed site.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly regulated defence environment, contributing to the maintenance, development, and compliance of critical site infrastructure.
Rate
22.69 per hour PAYE
Working Pattern
- 37 hours per week
- Monday – Thursday: 07:15 – 17:00
- Friday: Off
Location
Glascoed (site-based)
Security Clearance
- BPSS required
- SC clearance to be obtained (in-flight)
The Role
Reporting to the Civil Project Engineer, you will support the operation, maintenance, and development of site buildings and infrastructure.
You will play a key role in ensuring all facilities are maintained to a high standard and remain compliant with relevant regulations, whilst supporting both planned and reactive works across the estate.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct detailed building condition surveys and inspections
- Prepare technical reports, specifications, and feasibility studies
- Develop maintenance plans and work packages using asset management systems
- Produce CAD drawings, work schedules, and tender documentation
- Support contract administration and project delivery activities
- Maintain Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules and statutory compliance records
- Collaborate with engineering teams across mechanical, electrical, and infrastructure disciplines
- Assess and oversee property adaptations and improvement works
- Ensure delivery of works within budget constraints
- Promote and adhere to Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) standards
- Support asset management, defect diagnosis, and continuous improvement activities
Project Environment
You will operate within a complex manufacturing and defence environment where infrastructure performance is critical to operational success.
The role involves close collaboration with multiple internal engineering teams, capital project functions, and external contractors to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of maintenance and improvement works across the site.
About You
Essential:
- Experience within commercial or industrial environments
- HNC/HND in an engineering discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Working knowledge of building regulations and CDM requirements
Desirable:
- Experience managing contractors
- Health & Safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH, SMSTS)
- Membership or working towards a professional engineering institution
- Experience within a defence or regulated industry environment
Key Skills
- Strong technical problem-solving ability
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience working within multi-functional teams
- Strong organisational and planning capabilities
- Proactive approach to identifying improvements and solutions
What This Role Offers
- Long-term opportunity with potential to extend beyond 2026
- 4-day working week (excellent work-life balance)
- Exposure to complex infrastructure within a leading defence organisation
- Collaborative, safety-focused engineering environment
- Opportunity to contribute to critical national infrastructure
