Telecoms Field Surveyor - London

iO Associates; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Telecoms Field Surveyor to assess the transition from analogue to digital systems across London and nearby areas. Responsibilities include visiting properties, documenting analogue systems, and preparing detailed reports. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills, experience in relevant fields, and a full UK driving license. This role offers a contractual position at up to £200 per day.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and customer-facing skills.
• Experience working on-site or in housing, care, or facilities.
• Knowledge of telecare, fire alarms, lift alarms, and CCTV systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage your schedule.
• Proficiency in Microsoft tools and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Visit properties across London and surrounding areas.
• Identify and document all analogue systems in use.
• Complete detailed reports using digital forms.
• Engage with stakeholders onsite to explain the purpose of the visit.
• Escalate safety or service concerns as needed.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and customer-facing skills

Experience working on-site or in housing, care, or facilities

Knowledge of systems like telecare, fire alarms, lift alarms, CCTV

Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule

Strong Microsoft skills/data entry proficiency

Eligible for DBS checks

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Job description

Role Title: Telecoms Field Surveyor

Location: Field-based across London, Hemel Hempstead, Milton Keynes & surrounding areas

Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35 - up to £200 p/d)

Start Date: September

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

We are supporting a major housing association with the transition from analogue to digital systems, and are now looking for a contractor to assess the current infrastructure across around 100 sites in the London/South East region.

This role involves visiting housing estates and private residences to assess existing technology, such as:

• Telecare/emergency alert systems
• Lift alarms
• Fire panels and alerting mechanisms
• CCTV and monitoring equipment

You will record your findings using structured templates and photos, engage respectfully with residents and site staff, and provide valuable insight that supports future digital upgrade plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Visit properties across London, Hemel Hempstead, Milton Keynes, and surrounding areas
• Identify and document all analogue systems in use
• Complete detailed reports using digital forms
• Engage with stakeholders onsite to explain the purpose of the visit
• Escalate safety or service concerns where needed

Skills & Experience Required:

• Strong interpersonal and customer-facing skills
• Experience working on-site or in housing, care, or facilities
• Knowledge of systems like telecare, fire alarms, lift alarms, CCTV
• Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule
• Strong Microsoft skills/data entry proficiency
• Eligible for DBS checks
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Desirable:

• Experience working with vulnerable residents
• Previous roles with housing associations or local authorities
• Awareness of digital telecare systems or related tech

If you're confident engaging with people in the community, have relevant field or housing experience, and are comfortable working autonomously, we'd be happy to discuss this opportunity in more detail.