Fire Safety Surveyor

Daniel Owen Ltd; Pulborough; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Daniel Owen Ltd is recruiting an experienced Fire Safety Surveyor to join a dedicated Fire Safety team on an initial 12-week contract, paying £460 per day via umbrella.

You will oversee fire risk assessment actions and remedial works across a residential property portfolio, carrying out inspections, assessing defects and ensuring contractors complete works to the required standard across East and West Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Fire Safety qualification or equivalent.
• Experience with pre- and post-inspections and remedial works.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety regulations and building standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fire risk assessment actions and remedial works.
• Inspect properties, identify defects, and propose remedial solutions.
• Prepare detailed specifications for fire safety remedial works.

Skills

Fire safety knowledge

Inspection skills

Contract management

Education

NEBOSH Fire Safety qualification

Regulatory knowledge (RRO 2005)

Job description

Fire Safety Surveyor

£460 per day Umbrella | 12-Week Contract

I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Fire Safety Surveyor to join a dedicated Fire Safety team on an initial 12-week contract, paying £460 per day via umbrella.

This is an excellent opportunity for a fire safety professional with experience in property maintenance, fire safety inspections and remedial works to take on a hands-on role ensuring residential properties meet the required fire safety and regulatory standards.

The Role

You will oversee fire risk assessment actions and fire safety remedial works across a residential property portfolio, carrying out inspections, assessing defects and ensuring contractors complete works to the required standard.

The role will cover East and West Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, with a combination of site-based inspections, office attendance and home working.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure fire risk assessment actions are completed correctly and within prescribed timescales.
• Inspect properties to identify fire safety defects and deficiencies, recommending appropriate remedial solutions.
• Prepare detailed specifications for fire safety remedial works.
• Carry out pre- and post-inspections, quality checks and follow up on outstanding works.
• Monitor contractors on-site, undertaking health and safety spot checks and ensuring compliance with risk assessments and method statements.
• Ensure properties meet relevant statutory, regulatory and fire safety requirements.
• Work with contractors under SOR and non-SOR contracts.
• Maintain high standards of service when dealing with residents, leaseholders, managing agents and property owners.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Fire Safety Surveyor within a maintenance or property environment.
• Experience carrying out pre- and post-inspections.
• NEBOSH Fire Safety qualification or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Experience managing contractors and working with SOR and non-SOR contracts.
• Ability to produce detailed specifications of work.
• Strong knowledge of construction, fire-related defects, building regulations and health and safety legislation.
• Knowledge of contract management.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Desirable: Membership of RICS, CIOB, IFE or a similar professional organisation.

Contract Details

• Rate: £460 per day via umbrella
• Duration: 12 weeks
• Coverage: East and West Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight
• Working pattern: Approximately 3-4 days per week on-site, with the remaining time working from home or an office.
• Office attendance: Weekly attendance at the Horsham office and monthly visits to the Farringdon office for team meetings.
• Travel: Occasional day trips or overnight stays for Isle of Wight inspections.