Fire Safety Surveyor

Panoramic Associates Ltd; Sutton; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

LGPS pension

£5k market supplement

Professional development

Job summary

Panoramic Associates Ltd. is seeking an experienced Fire Safety Surveyor in Sutton to join our Asset Investment & Sustainability team. You will review FRAs, validate remedial works, and ensure compliance with Building Safety Act 2022 and related fire safety laws.

The role reports to the Fire and Building Safety Manager and involves site inspections, contractor liaison, and maintaining accurate compliance records to support Golden Thread and Building Safety Regulator requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree or NEBOSH Fire Safety Management qualification required.
• Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment preferred.
• Fire-related professional accreditation desirable.
• Fire Door inspection qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Review and quality assure Fire Risk Assessments, ensuring plan compliance.
• Challenge FRA findings to ensure accurate, proportionate actions.
• Audit fire safety actions and maintain records for compliance.
• Review contractor specs and schedules for alignment with fire safety rules.
• Inspect sites to verify fire safety works, including door remedials.
• Monitor contractor performance and address substandard work.
• Support access for statutory inspections and works.
• Liaise with residents, regulators (LFB) and stakeholders on fire safety.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Fire safety knowledge

Contract administration

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or NEBOSH Fire Safety Management Certificate

Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment

IFE/IFSM/TFRAR accreditation

Fire Door Inspection qualification (BRE/FDIS)

Job description

Fire Safety Surveyor

Location(s): Sutton Gate, London

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time

Grade: Band 5

Hours Per Week: 36

Salary Range: Competitive salary of £48,836 - £54,583 pa,plus LGPS pension and £5k market supplement

Leave Entitlement: 33 days, plus statutory holidays

Closing Date:19th October 2026

We are a groundbreaking, innovative housing partnership working as a not-for-profit organisation in the Borough of Sutton with ambitious objectives for making Sutton a great place to live.

Formed in April 2006 as an Arms Length Management Organisation (ALMO) we work in partnership with Sutton Council and its residents, managing over 6,000 council properties and over 1,470 leasehold properties in Sutton.

The Opportunity

Are you an experienced fire safety professional with a passion for protecting residents and ensuring the highest standards of building safety?

We are seeking an experienced Fire Safety Surveyor to join our Asset Investment & Sustainability team and play a critical role in ensuring our homes remain safe, compliant, and fit for the future.

Reporting to the Fire and Building Safety Manager, you will provide technical expertise and assurance across a diverse housing portfolio, reviewing Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), validating remedial works, and ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated fire safety legislation. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference to residents by helping deliver homes and communities where people feel happy and secure.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and quality assure Fire Risk Assessments, ensuring compliance with the organisation's Fire Safety Management Plan.
• Challenge and validate FRA findings and recommendations to ensure actions are accurate, proportionate, and practical.
• Audit and validate fire safety actions, ensuring accurate record keeping and compliance monitoring.
• Review contractor specifications and schedules of work to ensure alignment with fire safety requirements and organisational standards.
• Conduct site inspections to verify completed fire safety works, including fire door remedials and passive fire protection measures.
• Monitor contractor performance, challenge poor workmanship where necessary, and ensure standards are consistently met.
• Support access arrangements for statutory inspections and fire safety works.
• Liaise with residents, contractors, regulators including the London Fire Brigade, and internal stakeholders on fire safety matters.
• Undertake building safety audits and maintain accurate compliance records to support Golden Thread and Building Safety Regulator requirements.

Qualifications Required

• Essential: Degree in Building Surveying (or equivalent) or NEBOSH Fire Safety Management Certificate
• Desirable: Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment (or equivalent)
• Professional Membership/Accreditation with the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE), Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM), or the Tiered Fire Risk Assessors Register (TFRAR)
• Fire Door Inspection qualification (e.g. BRE or FDIS)

Essential Requirements

• Significant experience in fire-related contract administration and the validation of contractor-led remedial programmes.
• A thorough understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act, and Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.
• The ability to interpret and challenge technical drawings, fire-stopping specifications, and Regulation 38 documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge contractors and consultants where required.
• A commitment to maintaining the highest standards of fire and building safety compliance.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an Enhanced DBS check.

SHP Total Reward Offer

• 33 days annual leave, plus statutory holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which offers a valuable package of benefits for members and their dependents
• Hybrid working and a modern, flexible working environment
• Simply Health medical cash plan
• Staff Benefit platform via Pluxee
• HOME Award scheme1
• Professional Development

This Role Requires

• Weekend & evening working hours as required
• Driving Licence
• Business Insurance/Personal Car
• Enhanced DBS

Anticipated Interview Dates

TBC