Junior Surveyor: Security Systems Designer in Training

Colt Security Systems; Basildon; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Colt Security Systems is seeking a motivated Junior Surveyor in the United Kingdom to join our hands-on surveying team. You will receive full training and work with experienced colleagues to learn site surveying, system design, and customer requirements for intruder alarm, CCTV, and access control systems.

Responsibilities include attending client sites, gathering measurements and photographs, and assisting with survey reports and quotations.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Previous experience within the security, electrical, fire, or construction industries.
• Knowledge of CCTV, intruder alarms, access control, or networking.
• Experience reading technical drawings or site plans.

Responsibilities

• Attend customer sites and assist with surveys.
• Gather site information, measurements, and photographs.
• Help prepare survey reports and quotations.
• Learn how to design CCTV, intruder alarm, and access control systems.
• Liaise with customers and engineers.
• Support project planning and handovers.
• Ensure all work is completed professionally and accurately.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Communication skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Independent working

Security industry knowledge

Reading technical drawings/site plans

Job description

Colt Security Systems is seeking a motivated Junior Surveyor in the United Kingdom to join our hands-on surveying team. You will receive full training and work with experienced colleagues to learn site surveying, system design, and customer requirements for intruder alarm, CCTV, and access control systems.

Responsibilities include attending client sites, gathering measurements and photographs, and assisting with survey reports and quotations.