Surveyor

Fire & Security Surveyor Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Fire & Security Surveyor to join our surveying team. This is a field-based, remote-working role supporting key and national account customers, as well as the wider sales team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for attending customer sites to survey, design, estimate and produce detailed quotations for fire and security system installations. You will develop technical specifications and drawings based on client requirements while ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations.

This role requires strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders and customers. Regular travel to customer sites will be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct site surveys for fire and security system installations.
• Assess customer requirements and provide suitable system design solutions.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates and detailed quotations.
• Produce technical specifications and supporting drawings.
• Ensure all proposed solutions comply with relevant industry standards and best practices.
• Liaise with clients, sales teams, and operational departments throughout the survey and quotation process.
• Manage customer expectations and ensure contractual service requirements are met.
• Deliver quotations and supporting documentation within agreed timescales and formats.
• Provide technical support and guidance to internal teams as required.
• Maintain accurate records of surveys, estimates, and customer interactions.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience in the installation and/or servicing of fire and security systems.
• General understanding of relevant fire and security industry standards.
• Strong technical knowledge of fire and security systems and their installation requirements.
• Good communication and customer relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Industry knowledge and awareness of current technologies and best practices.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience using CAD software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Visio.
• Knowledge of CASH systems.
• Experience using Adobe Acrobat.
• Understanding of basic networking infrastructure and IP-based systems.