Fire Safety Surveyor - Hybrid, Residential Compliance

Michael Page; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Long-term stability

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Fire Safety Surveyor in London to lead surveying activities across a residential portfolio, conducting inspections and reviewing FRAs to drive remedial actions and compliance.

The role requires strong knowledge of fire safety legislation and reporting, with a focus on resident safety and project delivery across multiple sites. Hybrid working arrangements are available with professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher in Building Surveying, Fire Safety, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in fire safety surveying and building safety compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Fire Safety Act and Regulatory requirements.
• Experience reviewing Fire Risk Assessments and managing actions.
• Excellent report writing and documentation skills.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of fire safety surveying activities across a residential property portfolio.
• Undertake fire safety inspections to identify building safety risks and compliance requirements.
• Review Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and support the delivery of remedial actions.
• Carry out technical assessments relating to passive and active fire safety measures.
• Inspect fire doors, compartmentation, fire stopping, means of escape, and associated fire safety systems.
• Produce detailed technical reports, specifications, schedules of work, and compliance recommendations.
• Monitor the progress of fire safety remediation programmes and ensure works are completed to required standards.
• Support the delivery of building safety and fire compliance projects across occupied residential properties.
• Validate completed fire safety works through quality inspections and compliance checks.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, findings, remedial actions, and project updates.
• Identify compliance risks and elevate significant concerns where necessary.
• Provide technical advice to colleagues, consultants, and stakeholders on fire safety matters.
• Support investment, refurbishment, and major works programmes from a fire safety perspective.
• Assist with contractor and consultant liaison where required to ensure successful project delivery.
• Contribute to building safety cases, compliance reporting, and audit requirements.
• Ensure properties remain compliant with relevant fire safety legislation and regulatory standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across fire safety and compliance functions.
• Keep abreast of changes in legislation, regulations, and industry best practice.
• Promote resident safety through proactive management of fire safety risks.
• Ensure all activities are delivered in accordance with health and safety legislation, building safety requirements, and organisational procedures.

Skills

Fire safety surveying

Building safety

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Inspection surveys

Means of escape

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree or higher in Building Surveying / Fire Safety

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a Fire Safety Surveyor in London to lead surveying activities across a residential portfolio, conducting inspections and reviewing FRAs to drive remedial actions and compliance.

The role requires strong knowledge of fire safety legislation and reporting, with a focus on resident safety and project delivery across multiple sites. Hybrid working arrangements are available with professional development opportunities.