Job Description

Technical Surveyor (Fire)

Location: Mobile across UK (covering Peterborough, London, Chichester, Brighton etc)

Salary: Up to £50,000

Successful candidate will undergo a basic DBS check

Hyde is looking for a Technical Surveyor (Fire) to join our collaborative and values-driven team. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that champions employee wellbeing, continuous learning, and long-term development.

About the Role

As a Technical Surveyor (Fire) at Hyde, you will play a key role in ensuring active fire safety works are delivered to a high standard, meet legal requirements and provide value for money. You will survey properties, prepare specifications, oversee contractors and provide technical advice to help ensure residents feel safe in their homes.

Key Duties

• Ensure all active fire safety works, including fire risk assessment actions, repairs, cyclical and planned maintenance, comply with regulations, approved documents and performance standards.
• Carry out property surveys and prepare specifications, schedules, reports, drawings, tender documents, costings and estimates for active fire measures.
• Supervise and monitor contractors to ensure fire safety contracts, service level agreements and quality standards are delivered.
• Issue notices, variation orders, or enforce penalties where contractors fail to deliver to the required standard.
• Identify risks, defects, unsafe working practices and trends, escalating issues and recommending practical, value-for-money solutions.
• Work collaboratively with residents, contractors, colleagues and external agencies to deliver safe, compliant and customer-focused services.
• Respond quickly to customer needs, emergency callouts and fire-related repairs, ensuring clear communication at all times.
• Support Hyde's risk management framework, ensuring compliance with health and safety, data protection, and all statutory and regulatory obligations.
  

Why Join Hyde?

Hyde is part of the Hyde Group, one of the UK's leading housing providers, managing and owning around 120,000 homes nationwide. We're committed to building safe, sustainable communities where people can thrive. With a strong social purpose, long-term investment plans, and a focus on innovation, Hyde is a place where you can grow your career while making a real difference.

What We're Looking For

As a Technical Surveyor (Fire) we're seeking someone who can bring:

• Active fire safety knowledge – a good understanding of fire safety legislation, building regulations, and guidance relating to active fire systems.
• Surveying and technical skills – experience carrying out property surveys, preparing specifications, and producing reports, drawings, and cost estimates.
• Contract and project management – proven ability to manage contractors, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with service level agreements and quality standards.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills – able to identify risks, defects, and trends, and recommend practical, value-for-money solutions.
• Communication and collaboration – confident in working with residents, contractors, and internal teams, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly and build positive relationships.
  

The Benefits of Joining Hyde

• Excellent pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Life assurance
• Award-winning flexible benefits platform
• Support for learning and career development
• Hybrid working options available
  

Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility

Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to life at Hyde. We're committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to be themselves. Our aim is to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, ensuring that different perspectives are represented in decision-making, service delivery, and the way we shape our organisation. By fostering an environment where all voices are heard and valued, we can better understand the needs of our communities and deliver services that are fair, accessible and impactful.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we're committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is identified.