Telecoms Field Surveyor - North Of Birmingham

iO Associates; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A housing support organization is looking for a Telecoms Field Surveyor to conduct assessments across North Birmingham. The role involves visiting properties to evaluate existing technology systems, documenting findings, and working independently. Ideal candidates should possess strong customer-facing abilities, relevant experience in housing or care sectors, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and customer-facing skills needed.
• Experience in housing, care, or facilities is preferred.
• Knowledge of telecare, fire alarms, lift alarms, and CCTV systems required.

Responsibilities

• Visit properties across North of Birmingham.
• Identify and document all analogue systems in use.
• Complete detailed reports using digital forms.

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 North Birmingham

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 (North of Birmingham and surrounding areas)

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 North of Birmingham
• 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.