Survey Technical Manager

Proactive Global; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking an experienced Survey Technical Manager to lead a small Fire Door Survey team across the UK. You will act as the technical authority for the survey function, line-manage surveyors (and sub-contractors), approve outputs for quotation, and collaborate with technical, quoting, and installation teams to deliver compliant, high-quality solutions.

You will ensure adherence to Building Regulations, BS 8214, and relevant fire safety standards, while driving efficiency and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a technical/survey management role in fire door or fire safety.
• Strong knowledge of fire doors, ironmongery, fire stopping, and compartmentation.
• Experience leading and developing a survey/technical team.
• Understanding of UK fire safety legislation and relevant British Standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills for non-standard configurations.

Responsibilities

• Line manage surveyors, provide coaching and performance feedback.
• Oversee scheduling and allocation of surveys for timely delivery.
• Provide technical guidance on fire door assessments and fire stopping.
• Approve surveys prior to quotation handover.
• Collaborate with Technical, Quoting and Installation teams for compliant solutions.
• Liaise with clients and internal stakeholders as needed.
• Maintain survey accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement of survey processes and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Technical fire doors

UK fire safety legislation

Driving licence

Communication

Problem solving

Team development

Education

ABBÉ Level 3 Fire Door Inspection

FDIS certification

Fire safety certifications

Tools

Digital survey tools

Job description

Survery Technical Manager

Competitive Salary

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Survey Technical Manager to lead our high performing small Fire Door Survey team. In this key leadership role, you will oversee the delivery of high-quality fire door surveys across the UK, ensuring full compliance with current fire safety regulations while driving operational efficiency and technical excellence. As the technical authority for the survey function, you will line-manage surveyors including sub-contractors, approve survey outputs for quotation, and work closely with our technical, quoting, and installation teams to develop compliant solutions for complex or non-standard installations.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Management
  • Line manage the survey team, including performance management, training, development, and mentoring of surveyors.
  • Foster a collaborative and positive team culture.
  • Provide regular reports and insights to Managing Director.
• Scheduling & Operations
  • Oversee the scheduling and allocation of surveys to ensure timely delivery and optimal resource utilisation.
• Technical Support & Approval
  • Provide expert technical guidance to the team on fire door assessments, passive fire protection, and fire stopping.
  • Approve completed surveys prior to handover for quotation.
• Compliance & Solutions
  • Collaborate with the Technical Department, Quoting teams, and Installation teams to identify and specify compliant solutions for non-standard configurations, fire stopping details, and remedial works.
• Stakeholder Liaison
  • Act as a key point of contact between the survey team, technical specialists, quoting teams, installation teams, and clients where required.
• Quality Assurance
  • Maintain the highest standards of survey accuracy, documentation, and regulatory compliance (including Building Regulations, BS 8214, Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and associated standards).
  • Stay up to date with Health and Safety legislation requirements, escalating changes where needed and incorporating changes into your ways of working.
• Process Improvement
  • Continuously review and improve survey processes, templates, and reporting systems to enhance efficiency and consistency.
  • Take part in Quality meetings.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar technical/survey management role within the fire door, passive fire protection, or fire safety sector.
• Strong technical knowledge of fire doors, ironmongery, fire stopping, and compartmentation.
• Proven experience managing and developing a team of surveyors or technical staff.
• Thorough understanding of UK fire safety legislation and relevant British Standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to find compliant solutions for non-standard configurations.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication skills.

Desirable

• Formal qualifications such as ABBE Level 3 Fire Door Inspection, FDIS certification, or equivalent.
• Experience working for a fire door manufacturer or specialist fire safety company.
• Knowledge of digital survey/reporting tools and systems.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communications skills and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Solution-focused with a proactive approach to technical challenges.