Building Surveyor – Fire Safety

Celnor Group; Orpington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional paid Christmas shutdown

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Vitality Health Insurance

Funded training & professional membership fees

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Orpington is seeking a qualified Building Surveyor with a focus on fire safety. In this role, you will manage projects, prepare building regulations applications, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate is MRICS qualified, with extensive experience in construction methods and contract administration. The company offers a competitive salary package between £45,000 and £60,000 per year, alongside benefits such as health insurance and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• MRICS qualified with strong knowledge of building surveying practices.
• Experience in preparing specifications and schedules of work.
• Solid understanding of planning and building regulations processes.
• Experience in producing technical reports with health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit planning and building regulations applications.
• Produce tender specifications and manage selected projects.
• Carry out site inspections and diagnose defects.
• Produce accurate reports on building condition and compliance.

Skills

MRICS qualified Chartered Building Surveyor

Strong professional knowledge of building surveying practices

Extensive knowledge of construction methods and materials

Strong contract administration experience

Significant site inspection experience

Education

Chartered Building Surveyor accreditation

Job description

Building Surveyor - Fire Safety

Faithorn Farrell Timms

Department: Field Team

Location: Orpington

Compensation: £45,000 - £60,000 / year

Who we are

Faithorn Farrell Timms is a nationally recognised, award winning consultancy known for excellence in the social housing and public sectors. We’re proud of our reputation for delivering outstanding services, fostering innovation, and building long‑term client relationships. Our work enhances communities by ensuring buildings are not only fit for purpose but improve the lives of those who use them.

Part of the Celnor Group

Celnor Group is a UK‑based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment. While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long‑term sustainable growth.

Job details

• Prepare and submit planning and building regulations applications for projects.
• Produce tender specifications, carry out tender analysis, and prepare tender reports.
• Assist senior staff with Party Wall matters under the Party Wall etc. Act 1996.
• Manage selected projects, including stock condition surveys and Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).
• Support senior surveyors with contract administration duties under various forms of JCT contracts.
• Carry out site inspections and investigations, diagnosing defects through testing, sampling, and opening‑up works where required.
• Produce clear, accurate reports on building condition and recommended remedial works, while ensuring compliance with Health & Safety policies and providing professional H&S advice where necessary.

Who you are

• MRICS qualified Chartered Building Surveyor with strong professional knowledge of building surveying practices.
• Extensive knowledge of construction methods and materials, with experience preparing specifications and schedules of work.
• Strong contract administration experience, particularly working with JCT forms of contract.
• Solid understanding of planning and building regulations approval processes.
• Significant site inspection experience, monitoring works and recording progress on active construction sites.
• Confident leading and participating in project meetings with clients, contractors, and key stakeholders.
• Experienced in producing technical reports, including feasibility, defect, and condition reports, with knowledge of Health & Safety, CDM Regulations, and fire safety standards (NEBOSH and Party Wall experience beneficial).

Join us

You’ll be joining a business where your contribution matters and where professionalism, integrity and teamwork are genuinely valued. As part of the wider Celnor Group, you’ll benefit from group-wide investment, shared expertise and opportunities to develop your career as the organisation continues to grow.

Benefits

• Additional paid Christmas shutdown (4–5 days discretionary)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme – 5% employee / 3% employer (after 3 months)
• Vitality Health Insurance
• Funded training & professional membership fees

Important information

Celnor Group and its businesses manage recruitment directly. We do not require agency support for this role and will only engage with recruitment partners from our preferred supplier list where necessary.

We may use technology, including AI‑enabled tools, to support parts of the recruitment process. AI is not used for candidate screening, scoring or hiring decisions. All hiring decisions are made by people, for people. Our recruitment systems are ISO 42001 accredited, reflecting our commitment to ethical, transparent and responsible use of technology.