Technical Surveyor

Location: Northampton- plus 50 mile radius Type: Full-time, field-based (travel & occasional overnight stays)
Reports to: Installation Director

The Role of the Technical Surveyor

We're looking for an experienced Technical Surveyor to take contracts from sales concept through to installation start , ensuring every project is surveyed accurately, specified correctly, and handed over seamlessly to site teams. You'll be customer-facing, technically strong, and confident producing basic AutoCAD drawings to support planning and working drawings.

Key Responsibilities of the Technical Surveyor

• Take contracts from Sales concept through to installation start, liaising with the Customer Account Manager and internal teams.
• Review each contract pre-survey to ensure contractual obligations are fully understood and achievable.
• Carry out detailed site surveys: confirm dimensions , ground conditions , design workability , access/egress , and resolve inconsistencies with the customer and/or Sales Designer.
• Meet customers on site to confirm the specification and design align with their understanding and company design standards.
• Prepare VoC's (Variations of Contract) for customer sign-off where changes are identified, and ensure appraisal requirements are sent to Accounts for action.
• Produce basic AutoCAD drawings for colleagues to support planning applications and working drawings.
• Return to customers to obtain signed working drawings and VoC documentation.
• Attend site on the first day of fit to introduce the fitting team to the customer and complete a thorough handover.
• Prepare survey documentation for HSE / CDM 2015 requirements.
• Maintain accurate records, update the company database, and provide weekly reporting/working drawings as required.
• Provide technical and pricing support to Sales Designers and build strong cross-department relationships.

Skills & Experience (Essential)

• Chartered Surveyor, architectural or equivalent qualification or strong proven industry experience.
• Strong AutoCAD skills and ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Experience in joinery, construction, conservatory (or similar installation-led) industries.
• Solid product/technical knowledge and awareness of Local Authority permissions .
• Excellent communication skills with confidence and credibility when engaging customers.
• Highly organised, efficient, and able to manage multiple jobs concurrently.
• Flexible approach to working hours, travel, and overnight stays when required.

Benefits

• Car or car allowance
• Pension
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays (plus 1 day per full year up to 25; 3-4 days held for Christmas shutdown)
• Medicash cashback scheme
• Supportive team environment
• Company lunches

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