Technical Surveyor

Please note, we are open to interviewing engineers with a strong fire and / or security systems background and knowledge; if this is you and you may be looking to come away from the tools and take the next step in your career path, then please apply. We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing fire and security client, based in Poole, Dorset.

They are seeking an experienced Engineer or Salesperson with experience in the fire and/ or security systems industry to support continued growth across both installation projects and maintenance contracts. Offering a fantastic salary bracket from £55,000 to £70,000 per annum  uncapped commission. This role is to survey, design and cost life safety and electronic security systems including, but not limited to, sprinklers, fire detection, voice alarm, disabled refuge, CCTV, access control, intercom, PA and intruder systems.

The role is responsible for reviewing client/tender specification documents and drawings, liaising with suppliers, using software for the detailed design, costing the installations and issuing proposal documents. The role also includes managing key accounts on and ongoing basis with regular customer review meetings.

Duties and responsibilities:

Take full ownership of sales enquiries allocated to yourself Develop outstanding working relationships with architects, consultants and customers via phone conversations, electronic communications and in person. Attend client review meetings Responsible for progressing sales enquiries and tenders, requirements by working closely with Business Development Managers to ensure that customer requirements are understood Design any number of life safety and security systems plus any other integrated building system as specified within the Companys scope of work based upon customer requirements, specifications, drawings, and current standards Prepare proposals, quotations and tender documents for designed systems and ensure that assigned tenders are prepared on time and in line with company standards Keep the company CRM system fully up to date for sales enquiries.

Assess the security and fire risk factors influencing the design, to either enhance the design accordingly or to communicate back to the client Ensure that the content of all quotations and system design specifications are compatible with the requirements of all applicable technical and regulatory standards (i.e. EN, BS, HTM) and BAFE/NSI Codes of Practice Ensure adherence to all Company policies including those for quality, health & safety and the management of false alarms Produce design and construction drawings in line with company policies and procedures and ensuring handovers and deadlines are achieved Take an active role within the continuous improvement of Company systems to improve efficiency, quality and teamwork Look out for maintenance and monitoring opportunities for existing and new customers.

Travel to client or supplier sites within the UK.

What we're looking for:

Essential:
Good working knowledge of fire & security products and systems (especially sprinklers) and with their features and limitations as well as design experience Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to design relevant systems, prepare cost sheets and proposal documents The ability to form good working relationships with colleagues, customers, and outside bodies The ability to understand and publish specifications and technical drawings Have good organisational and time management skills with good attention to detail Computer literate and proficient in all core Microsoft Office packages Excellent communication skills including preparing and delivering presentations Good knowledge of MS products, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and confident using IT software Excellent attention to detail, sound problem solving skills and analytical thinking with demonstrable experience of delivering action plans to resolve issues and remedy disputes Desirable:
Proficient in the use of the latest AutoCAD packages Up to date knowledge in respect of new technologies, technical standards, regulatory standards, which are relevant to the design…