Job title: Surveyor
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: FENESTRATION
Salary: negotiable
Location: Chingford, London, UK
Job ID: 41835
Contact name: Dawn Weller
Phone number: +441865591281
Contact email: dawn.weller@porterhouserecruitment.co.uk

Job Description

 

 

 

 

Job Description

Job Title: Service Engineer / Surveyor — Windows, Doors & Glazing

Contract Type:

• Full-time (PAYE): Service Engineer with surveying responsibilities

• Freelance: Surveyor (survey-only role available)

Location: Client sites across London & the Home Counties (occasional wider UK travel)

Hours: 08:30 – 16:30, Monday to Friday (flexibility required)

Company Vehicle: Provided for business use (PAYE only)

 

Role Overview

We are looking for skilled professionals to support our growing projects in glazing and fenestration. This role can

be offered in two formats:

• Full-time PAYE Service Engineer (with surveying capability): A dual role combining precise site surveys

with aftersales servicing and maintenance of windows, doors, and associated products.

• Freelance Surveyor: A flexible, self-employed opportunity for experienced surveyors to carry out

technical site surveys only.

Projects involve bespoke aluminium, uPVC, timber, and composite installations, including:

• Windows and doors

• Conservatories

• Rooflights

• Bifold doors

• Large sliding systems

Work is primarily residential, with some commercial sites such as schools, hospitals, and public buildings.

 

Key Responsibilities

For Full-time PAYE Service Engineer and Surveyor:

• Carry out detailed hand-drawn site surveys and provide technical assessments.

• Diagnose and resolve service, maintenance, and aftercare issues on installed products.

• Verify site readiness (levels, access, structural requirements) and advise clients where necessary.

 

 

 

 

• Work collaboratively with internal teams, communicating survey results, sketches, and

recommendations.

• Deliver a professional customer service experience, ensuring all issues are resolved efficiently.

• Maintain accurate site documentation and records.

• Conduct detailed hand-drawn surveys and provide accurate measurements.

• Communicate survey findings and recommendations to the office team.

 

For Freelance Surveyors:

• Conduct detailed hand-drawn surveys and provide accurate measurements.

• Communicate survey findings and recommendations to the office team.

 

Requirements

• Proven experience in surveying and/or servicing windows, doors, conservatories, rooflights, bifold and

sliding systems.

• Strong technical skills in hand-drawn surveying and precise measurement-taking.

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Flexibility to work either as PAYE (full-time) as a service engineer and surveyor or freelance (survey-only).

• Full UK driving licence (company vehicle provided for PAYE engineers).

 

Why Work With Us?

• Opportunity to work on premium, bespoke installations where precision and craftsmanship are valued.

• Flexible contract structure — choose PAYE with full engineering responsibilities or freelance survey-only

work.

• Exposure to a variety of projects across residential and commercial sites.

• Full product training provided.

• Support from a company with in-house control over manufacture, installation, and aftercare, backed by

industry accreditations.