Fire Safety Surveyor — Housing Portfolio Lead

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

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.