Technical Surveyor

TieTalent; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in renewable energy as a Technical Surveyor, where you'll play a crucial role in executing EV projects. You'll survey sites, evaluate technology solutions, and ensure compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will possess expertise in EV systems and strong customer engagement skills, contributing to a sustainable energy future.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Company car

Private Healthcare

SAYE (Sharesave)

Personal accident cover

Group pension plan

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Membership reimbursement for professional bodies

Qualifications

• Experience in installation and design of EV charging systems.
• Proficient in surveying and engineering aspects of EV projects.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for surveying and engineering aspects of EV project costing.
• Carry out technical site surveys for EV installations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and standards.

Skills

Customer facing skills

Technical surveying

Design and maintain EV charging equipment

Education

Knowledge of IET Standards

18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

About

Technical Surveyor

Permanent/Full time

Ipswich/Coventry/Airdrie/hybrid

CLOSING DATE – 7th July 2025

Who We Are

We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

About The Role

As part of the EV Team, the Technical Surveyor will;

• Be responsible for the surveying and engineering aspects aspect of the costing, proposal and implementation of all EV projects, working in conjunction with internal Drax teams, external partners, DNO’s TPI’s and customers.
• Interpret customer specification and requirements leading to production of detailed functional design specifications.
• Review and select accurate technology solutions for implementation
• Carry out technical site surveys to ensure accurate design and pricing of EV installations and ensure that each installation is designed in the optimal way for the client from a cost and efficiency perspective
• Ensure that all standards, policies and environmental plans are compliant with relevant legislation and met to the highest standards.
• Be able to think outside the core Electrical discipline and integrate a multi-disciplinary approach into coordinated solutions
  
  

Who We’re Looking For

To be successful in this role you’ll ideally have…

• Experience in installation, design or maintenance of EV charging equipment
• Strong customer facing skills with the ability to communicate clearly with customer to understands their needs and to advise accordingly.
• Experience of working on LV and HV projects alongside site experience (survey/install/setting to work)
• Knowledge of ‘The Code of Practice for Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Installation’ (IET Standards in addition to compliance with the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
  
  

Rewards And Benefits

As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support

your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:

• A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
• Company car
• Private Healthcare with Vitality
• SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
• Personal accident cover
• Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
• Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
• Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body
  
  

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

Talk to us about flexible working!

How To Apply

Think this role’s for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax journey.

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We understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please email

We reserve the right to close roles early when the particular role and / or location has had sufficient applications.

• Plymouth, England
  
  

Work experience

• System Engineer
  
  

Languages

• English