Associate Fire Surveyor

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning fire consultancy in Belfast is seeking an Associate Fire Surveyor to manage large fire safety projects and mentor junior staff. The role offers a salary between £58,000 and £80,000, hybrid working, and extensive career development support. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of fire safety regulations. Benefits include mileage, a bonus, and continuous professional development.

Benefits

Salary of £58,000 - £80,000

45p per mile mileage allowance

Bonus Scheme

Hybrid Working

Pension Scheme

Life Cover

Continuous CPD / Professional Development

Electric Car Benefit

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in fire or building consultancy.
• Professional membership or actively working towards it.
• Strong understanding of fire safety design and applicable regulations.
• Good knowledge of UK regulatory processes.
• Experience mentoring or managing junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Project manage large-scale fire safety projects from RIBA Stage 1 to completion.
• Lead and mentor Project Engineers, Surveyors, and Consultants.
• Provide technical consultancy aligned with the latest codes and standards.
• Oversee project budgets, invoicing, scheduling, and performance monitoring.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to support project delivery.

Skills

Fire safety design understanding

Project management

Mentoring junior staff

Client engagement

Knowledge of UK regulatory processes

Education

Professional membership (MRICS, MCABE, MIFireE, MCIOB)

Job description

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Associate Fire Surveyor job with an award-winning fire consultancy, working from their office in Belfast on a hybrid basis. The role will involve managing and delivering large and complex fire safety projects across all RIBA stages. Offering a salary of £58,000 - £80,000 depending on experience, plus bonus, mileage, hybrid working, private healthcare, and extensive career development support. The company is open to considering candidates with varying levels of experience within this range.

This consultancy offers strategic advice, innovative design, construction oversight, and risk management services to a wide range of clients across the UK and internationally. Established nearly 15 years ago, they are an award-winning firm that works closely with councils, architects, and design teams to embed safety at the heart of architectural ambition. The position is based in the Belfast office.

Role & Responsibilities

• Project manage complex or large-scale fire safety projects from RIBA Stage 1 to completion
• Lead and mentor Project Engineers, Surveyors, and Consultants across the team
• Provide technical consultancy and design input aligned with the latest codes, standards, and regulations
• Oversee project budgets, invoicing, scheduling, and performance monitoring
• Take a key role in client and stakeholder engagement, supporting the delivery of project KPIs
• Support business development and help secure repeat and new work through strong client relationships
• Identify and share CPD and upskilling opportunities within the team
• Report directly to the Project Director and collaborate with senior colleagues company-wide.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years' experience in fire or building consultancy
• Professional membership (MRICS, MCABE, MIFireE, MCIOB) or actively working towards
• Strong understanding of fire safety design and applicable regulations
• Good knowledge of UK regulatory processes
• Experience mentoring or managing junior staff
• Understanding of building pathology, construction typology, and materials
• Experience with cladding, facades, and EWS1
• UK driving licence and own vehicle.

What you get back

• Salary of £58,000 - £80,000, depending on experience
• 45p per mile mileage allowance
• Bonus Scheme
• Hybrid Working
• Pension Scheme
• Life Cover
• Continuous CPD / Professional Development
• Electric Car Benefit.

Apply

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