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:
1. Telecare / emergency alert systems
2. Lift alarms
3. Fire panels and alerting mechanisms
4. 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:
5. Visit properties across North of Birmingham
6. Identify and document all analogue systems in use
7. Complete detailed reports using digital forms
8. Engage with stakeholders onsite to explain the purpose of the visit
9. Escalate safety or service concerns where needed
Skills & Experience Required:
10. Strong interpersonal and customer-facing skills
11. Experience working on-site or in housing, care, or facilities
12. Knowledge of systems like telecare, fire alarms, lift alarms, CCTV
13. Ability to work independently and manage your own schedule
14. Strong Microsoft skills/data entry proficiency
15. Eligible for DBS checks
16. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Desirable:
17. Experience working with vulnerable residents
18. Previous roles with housing associations or local authorities
19. 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.