Fire Safety Surveyor

VOX Consultants; Billingshurst; Hybrid; GBP 73,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Vox Consultants is seeking an experienced Fire Safety Surveyor for a hybrid/site-based role in the South East. The position involves overseeing fire risk assessments, identifying safety defects, and ensuring remedial works meet required standards across diverse properties.

The role requires NEBOSH Fire qualification and strong knowledge of fire safety regulations, with travel across Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, plus weekly office attendance in Horsham.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fire safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to conduct fire risk assessments and inspections.
• Experience managing contractors and monitoring works.
• Ability to prepare detailed specifications and schedules of work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fire risk assessment works and ensure remedial actions are completed on time.
• Conduct pre- and post-inspections of fire safety works across residential properties.
• Identify fire safety defects and recommend remedial solutions.
• Prepare detailed specifications and schedules of work for improvements.
• Monitor contractors to ensure safety, efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Carry out quality control inspections and health and safety spot checks.
• Ensure properties meet statutory fire safety requirements and building regs.
• Manage contractor performance and contractual obligations.
• Liaise with residents, leaseholders, contractors and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Regulatory Fire Safety knowledge

Fire risk assessment

Pre- and post-inspections

Contract management

Spec writing

Stakeholder liaison

Driving licence

Membership in RICS/CIOB/IFE

Education

NEBOSH Fire qualification

Job description

Fire Safety Surveyor

Location: Horsham, West Sussex (Hybrid / Site-Based)

Rate: £460 per day (Umbrella)

Contract: 3 Months Ongoing

Working Arrangement: Hybrid - Approximately 3-4 days per week attending site inspections, with the remaining time working from home or the office.

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Fire Safety Surveyor to join a leading housing association on an initial 3-month ongoing contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing fire risk assessment works, identifying fire safety defects and ensuring remedial works are completed to the required standards across a diverse property portfolio.

The role involves travelling across East & West Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, with weekly attendance at the Horsham office and monthly visits to the Farringdon office in London. Occasional overnight stays or day trips to the Isle of Wight may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee fire risk assessment works, ensuring remedial actions are completed within agreed timescales.
• Conduct pre- and post-inspections of fire safety works across residential properties.
• Identify building fire safety defects and deficiencies, recommending appropriate remedial solutions.
• Prepare detailed specifications and schedules of work for fire safety improvements.
• Monitor contractors to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and in compliance with relevant regulations.
• Carry out quality control inspections and health and safety spot checks.
• Ensure properties meet statutory fire safety requirements and relevant building regulations.
• Manage contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Liaise with residents, leaseholders, contractors and internal stakeholders to maintain high service standards.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Fire Safety Surveyor within a property maintenance or social housing environment.
• NEBOSH Fire qualification or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Experience carrying out pre- and post-inspections of fire safety works.
• Experience managing contractors under SOR and non-SOR contracts.
• Ability to produce detailed specifications and schedules of work.
• Strong understanding of building regulations, fire safety legislation, construction defects and remedial solutions.
• Knowledge and experience of contract management.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable Requirements

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, IFE or a similar professional organisation.
• Previous experience working within a housing association or local authority.
• Experience managing fire safety improvement programmes across residential property portfolios.

Additional Information: This is a hybrid position requiring regular site inspections across the South East, weekly attendance at the Horsham office and monthly visits to the Farringdon office.

PLEASE NOTE:

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via telephone or email.