Fire Safety Surveyor

Civic Recruitment Limited; Horsham; On-site; GBP 20,664,000 - 23,432,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Fire Safety Surveyor for a 3-month contract with a local authority in Horsham. The role focuses on leading fire safety inspections and risk assessments across housing portfolios, ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and organisational standards.

Responsibilities include identifying defects, specifying remedial actions, monitoring contractors, and maintaining high safety standards for residents and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Fire Safety Surveyor in maintenance, housing, property or construction.
• Experience in pre- and post-inspections of fire safety-related works.
• Experience identifying fire safety defects and recommending remedial solutions.
• Experience managing contractors and monitoring contract performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage fire risk assessment actions across the property portfolio.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety legislation and policies.
• Inspect properties to identify defects and non-compliance.
• Prepare specifications and remedial recommendations.
• Conduct pre- and post-inspections and QA checks.
• Monitor contractor performance and enforce corrective actions.
• Perform Health & Safety spot checks and ensure risk assessments are followed.

Skills

NEBOSH Fire Safety

Fire risk assessment

Contractor management

Driving licence

Education

NEBOSH Fire Safety qualification

Job description

Horsham, United Kingdom | Posted on 14/10/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

3 month contract with a local authority

Summary

• This is a 3-month contract role with a local authority, offering an umbrella pay rate of £460.30 per day. The position involves leading and managing fire safety inspections and fire risk assessments across the housing portfolio to ensure compliance with all relevant statutory, regulatory, and organizational fire safety standards. The role is crucial in identifying fire safety defects, specifying necessary remedial actions, monitoring contractor performance, and maintaining properties to the highest safety standards for residents and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee fire risk assessment actions across the property portfolio, ensuring timely completion of identified works.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant fire safety legislation, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies.
• Inspect residential and managed properties to identify fire safety defects, deficiencies, and areas of non-compliance.
• Prepare detailed specifications and recommendations for remedial fire safety works.
• Conduct pre-inspections, post-inspections, and quality assurance checks to ensure completed works meet required standards.
• Monitor contractors' performance and workmanship, pursuing corrective actions where necessary to achieve satisfactory outcomes.
• Perform Health & Safety spot checks and ensure contractors comply with approved risk assessments, method statements, and safe working practices.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Fire Safety Surveyor or Fire Surveyor within a maintenance, housing, property, or construction environment.
• Experience in conducting pre and post inspections of fire safety-related works.
• Experience in identifying fire safety defects and recommending appropriate remedial solutions.
• Experience in managing contractors and monitoring contract performance.
• NEBOSH Fire Safety qualification or an equivalent recognized fire safety qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.

Additional Information

• Working hours are 35 hours per week.
• The role operates on a bi-weekly payment schedule.
• The application deadline is 26th October 2026.