Fire Safety Surveyor

Tristone Nash; West End; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tristone Nash is seeking two experienced Fire Safety Surveyors to support a social housing organisation in London on an initial six‑month contract. The role focuses on reactive fire safety surveying, remedial works management and contributing to improvement programmes to ensure compliance with current legislation and industry standards.

You will carry out property inspections, coordinate remedial works with contractors, manage Fire Risk Assessments, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Recognised fire safety qualification at Level 3 or above.
• Proven experience in fire safety surveying or contract surveying.
• Previous experience in social housing.
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and standards.
• Experience with Fire Risk Assessments, remedial action planning and post-inspections.
• Ability to produce detailed work orders, specifications and drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out property inspections to ensure fire safety works meet specifications and safety standards.
• Undertake site visits after Fire Risk Assessments and prepare remedial specifications.
• Manage fire safety remedial works, including contractor coordination and site inspections.
• Support fire safety programmes to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate projects with the Fire Safety Delivery Team Manager and stakeholders.
• Review and close out Fire Risk Assessment recommendations.
• Maintain accurate records, orders, specifications and compliance documentation.
• Respond to resident enquiries with high standards of customer care.

Skills

Fire safety surveying

Contract surveying

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Buildings knowledge

Education

Fire safety qualification Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fire Safety Surveyor

London

6-month contract

37 Hours a week

We are currently seeking two experienced Fire Safety Surveyors to join a social housing organisation on an initial six-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for qualified professionals to play a key role in ensuring the safety of residents, staff and property assets across a diverse housing portfolio.

You will be responsible for delivering reactive fire safety surveying services, managing remedial works and supporting fire safety improvement programmes to ensure compliance with current legislation, regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out property inspections to ensure fire safety works meet agreed specifications, quality standards, health and safety legislation, and organisational policies.
• Undertake site visits following Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), identify remedial requirements and prepare detailed specifications for fire safety improvement works.
• Manage fire safety remedial works, including contractor coordination, progress monitoring, quality assurance and post-completion inspections.
• Support the delivery of fire safety programmes, ensuring completed works comply with statutory obligations and relevant regulations.
• Manage contractors and internal teams to deliver projects on time, to specification and within required standards.
• Work closely with the Fire Safety Delivery Team Manager to coordinate projects, monitor timelines and ensure effective stakeholder engagement.
• Review and close out Fire Risk Assessment recommendations, ensuring identified risks are appropriately addressed.
• Maintain accurate records, work orders, specifications, materials information, drawings and compliance documentation.
• Support the maintenance of fire safety compliance systems and ensure records are accurate and up to date.
• Respond to resident enquiries and complaints professionally, ensuring a high standard of customer care.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments to improve service delivery, share technical expertise and support continuous improvement.

Essential Skills and Experience

• A recognised fire safety qualification at Level 3 or above.
• Proven experience in fire safety surveying, contract surveying or the management of fire remedial works.
• Previous experience working within social housing.
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, guidance and standards applicable to existing buildings.
• Experience of Fire Risk Assessments, remedial action planning, work specifications and post-inspections.
• Knowledge of building safety reporting systems and compliance requirements, including relevant building safety reporting processes.
• Ability to produce detailed work orders, technical specifications, materials schedules and drawings.
• Strong contract management, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work under pressure and deliver projects within agreed timescales.
• Competence in Microsoft Office and property maintenance or compliance management systems.
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport, or the ability to travel efficiently across the geographical area.