Fire Door Surveying Manager

Daniel Owen; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist contractor in Birmingham is seeking a Fire Door Surveying Manager. The role involves comprehensive inspections of fire doors, ensuring compliance with legislation and standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in fire safety compliance, strong technical skills, and relevant certifications. This is a permanent position with national travel required.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire door surveying or fire compliance inspections.
• Recognised fire door inspection certification (e.g., FDIS Certified Inspector).
• Strong working knowledge of fire door design and installation standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed inspections of fire door surveys.
• Identify non-conformities and installation defects.
• Advise clients on remedial works and maintenance strategies.
• Ensure surveys adhere to quality management and accreditation standards.

Skills

Fire safety compliance

Inspection certification

Technical proficiency

Attention to detail

Report writing

Education

Recognised fire door inspection certification

Tools

Compliance management software

Job description

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Daniel Owen are recruiting a Fire Door Surveying Manager to join a leading specialist contractor in the delivery of high-end interior fit-out, refurbishment, and passive fire protection services across the healthcare, education, commercial, and residential sectors.

They are committed to technical excellence, third-party compliance, and client satisfaction. As part of their strategic growth in fire safety compliance services, they are looking to appoint an experienced and qualified Fire Door Surveying Manager to support their expanding national portfolio.

Position: Fire Door Surveying Manager

Location: Based in Midlands - travel nationally

Contract Type: Permanent

Availability: This role is immediately available

With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, compliant solutions in both new-build and occupied environments, the company is a trusted partner for Tier 1 contractors, housing associations, NHS trusts, and educational institutions. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a driven professional to contribute meaningfully to building safety in a respected and progressive organisation.

Position Overview

The Fire Door Surveyor will be responsible for undertaking comprehensive inspections of fire doors and associated components across a range of building types. You will assess compliance with relevant fire safety legislation and British Standards, identifying defects, breaches, or maintenance requirements. Your reports will play a vital role in informing client decisions, remedial strategies, and long-term fire safety planning.

You'll be expected to work independently and confidently within live environments, maintaining professionalism and accuracy under pressure. The ideal candidate will be meticulous, technically proficient, and have a strong understanding of fire door systems, materials, and third-party certification.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct methodical and detailed inspections of fire door surveys.
• Accurately identify non-conformities and installation defects and categorise required remedial works according to risk and severity.
• Liaise with internal project managers, site supervisors, and client representatives to coordinate access, schedule surveys, and provide technical feedback.
• Advise clients on best practices for remedial works, replacement, and ongoing fire door maintenance strategies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, fire safety standards, and emerging industry developments.
• Ensure all survey activity is undertaken in line with internal quality management system and third-party accreditation requirements.
• Provide support to the wider fire protection team in QA reviews, post-installation inspections, and pre-construction validations where required.
• Experience in fire door surveying or fire compliance inspections.
• Recognised fire door inspection certification (e.g. FDIS Certified Inspector, BM TRADA Q-Mark Fire Door Inspector, or equivalent).
• Strong working knowledge of fire door design, installation standards, and lifecycle compliance requirements.
• Demonstrable ability to produce accurate, comprehensive, and well-structured survey reports.
• Experience working in live environments with sensitivity to the needs of residents, patients, or service users.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to manage workload independently across multiple sites.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel nationally (occasional overnight stays may be required).
• Experience with compliance or asset management software.
• Additional qualifications or experience in fire-stopping, compartmentation, or passive fire protection management.
• SMSTS, SSSTS, or other health and safety certification.