Job Title: STE05 Building Surveyor / OPI Examiner Location: Sidcup, London Area Company: Frankham Group Salary: Highly Competitive, commensurate with experience Job Summary: Frankham Group is seeking an ambitious and highly motivated STE05 Building Surveyor to join our Examination Framework Team. In this role, you will conduct visual, detailed, reconnaissance, and monitoring surveys at various stations, depots, and lineside buildings for Network Rail across the Southern region. You will be part of an experienced and enthusiastic team, contributing to a diverse portfolio of projects with 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 the 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. Excellent timekeeping 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 offers excellent benefits and initiatives, including: Incentive Scheme Car Benefit Scheme Work From Home Health Insurance cash plan Flexible working scheme Long service award Frankham Friday Cycle-to-work scheme Life assurance Annual leave including sell, buy & carry-over options Annual season ticket loan Generous maternity & paternity pay Employee introduction awards Professional qualification support 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. We have a dedicated and knowledgeable team of industry experts with diverse abilities, striving to provide high-quality solutions to all our clients. 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 people's lives. At Frankham, we foster a dynamic and meritocratic environment where your voice and input will be heard. We have an 'open door policy,' allowing easy access to senior minds in the business. We are committed to providing opportunities for individuals to achieve their career goals. Our vision is to become the leading privately owned consultancy in the South of England, differentiating ourselves from large corporates, being the best place to work, and a leader in the market in each of our disciplines. Frankham Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.