Associate Fire Surveyor

Hunter Dunning Limited; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire consultancy in Belfast seeks an experienced Associate Fire Surveyor to manage large-scale fire safety projects. The role supports mentoring of junior staff and involves hybrid working. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in fire consultancy and a relevant professional membership. Attractive package includes a salary of £58,000 - £80,000, plus bonuses and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Bonus Scheme

Hybrid Working

Pension Scheme

Electric Car Benefit

Continuous CPD / Professional Development

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in fire or building consultancy.
• Strong understanding of fire safety design and applicable regulations.
• Experience mentoring or managing junior staff.

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.

Skills

Fire safety design

Understanding of building regulations

Project management

Communication

Education

Professional membership (MRICS, MCABE, MIFireE, MCIOB)

Job description

Associate Fire Surveyor Job in Belfast

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.

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.

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
• Private Healthcare
• Life Cover
• Continuous CPD / Professional Development
• Electric Car Benefit

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