Harmony is on a mission to be the best life safety partner to work with and for. Rated an ‘Outstanding Employer’ by Best Companies in 2025, we are only getting bigger and stronger — and we’re looking for A-players to help us get there.
We are passionate about making a difference and obsessed with quality. Our goal is to build a world where every resident can sleep safely at night, knowing their home is 100% safe.
We are looking for a Surveyor to join our Building Fabric Delivery team across Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset. You will carry out detailed surveys of buildings and fire door assets across our client portfolio — producing accurate, high-quality survey reports that underpin our quotes, scope definitions, and delivery programmes.
This is a field-based role covering sites across the South West. If you are methodical, detail oriented, and want to be part of a business genuinely committed to saving lives — read on.
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Carry out detailed pre-start and condition surveys of buildings and fire door assets across residential, social housing, and commercial sites in Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset.
- Produce accurate, well-structured survey reports clearly recording existing condition, defects, quantities, and scope of works required.
- Photograph and document findings thoroughly to the required standard, ensuring all reports are client-ready and support accurate pricing.
- Liaise with clients, residents, and building managers professionally on site, coordinating access and communicating the survey process clearly.
- Support the estimating and pre-construction teams by providing accurate take-off data, scope information, and site-specific intelligence.
- Identify and flag additional scope, variations, or remedial opportunities arising from surveys, feeding back to the commercial team.
- Manage your own diary and travel schedule to meet survey commitments across the South West region.
- Maintain accurate records in the job management system, completing all entries on time and to the required standard.
- Ensure all surveys are carried out safely and in line with Harmony’s H&S requirements.
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An A-player mindset — high standards, extreme ownership and the drive to do things properly, the first time.
- Proven experience in a surveying role within construction, fire safety, building fabric, or a closely related discipline.
- Strong attention to detail — accurate and thorough in recording, reporting, and documentation.
- Comfortable working independently across multiple sites, managing your own schedule and travel.
- Good understanding of building construction, fire doors, and passive fire protection (preferable).
- Clear and professional communicator — comfortable engaging with clients, residents, and site representatives.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 and comfortable using mobile survey and job management tools.
- Based within commutable distance of Cornwall, Devon, or Somerset.
- Full UK driving licence.
This is a chance to build your career at one of the UK’s fastest-growing fire safety specialists — carrying out meaningful survey work across the South West that directly underpins the delivery of life-safety projects in homes and buildings across the region. At Harmony, we ask a lot — and we give a lot back. The hours are real, the standards are high and the work is demanding, but for those who show up, deliver and go the extra mile, the rewards follow. A players here enjoy a competitive salary, a company vehicle, a Personal Development Plan with ongoing training and mentoring, unlimited holiday, a bonus scheme paying up to 50% of annual salary, enhanced maternity and paternity, lunch, snacks and refreshments on us every day at the office (fresh fruit and Takeaway Friday included), a team social budget, cycle to work, an auto-enrolment pension, two major company events a year and our Reward and Recognition scheme — including European mini-breaks for those who go above and beyond. It is a collaborative, high-energy environment focused on doing things the right way — and none of it is a perk for showing up; it’s what we share with the people pulling the business forward.
Harmony is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants for employment regardless of age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief. We want everyone who works with us to feel valued and to make a difference.
Harmony is a purpose-driven safety consultancy with in-house construction capabilities, specialising in the housing & NHS sectors.
We partner with over 80% of the UK’s Housing Associations and Local Authorities, delivering pragmatic, proportionate fire safety solutions that protect lives and withstand scrutiny.
