Fire Safety Surveyor - Interim

Elevate Projects Ltd; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

Elevate Projects Ltd is seeking a Fire Safety Surveyor on an interim basis to lead fire risk assessment activities across a large housing portfolio in South East England. The role covers East and West Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight with occasional overnight stays.

You will conduct inspections, produce detailed specifications, and ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Fire Safety Surveyor in a maintenance environment.
• NEBOSH Fire qualification or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Experience of working with contractors using SOR and non-SOR contracts.
• The ability to produce detailed specifications of work.
• Knowledge of relevant codes of practice, building regulations, health and safety legislation, standards, and materials.
• A Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all designated fire risk assessment works are actioned and correctly undertaken within prescribed timescales.
• Ensure all owned and managed properties are maintained to the highest possible standards, meeting all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Analyse and assess building fire safety related defects and deficiencies, provide remedial proposals, and prepare specifications for remedial works.
• Carry out post-inspection/quality control checks on works and pursue any necessary redress to achieve satisfactory completion.
• Carry out health and safety spot checks and monitor contractors to ensure they are working safely and complying with all relevant risk assessments and method statements.
• Ensure staff, residents, leaseholders, managing agencies, and property owners are provided with a high standard of service.

Skills

Fire safety surveying

NEBOSH Fire

RRO 2005 knowledge

Contractor management

Building regulations knowledge

Health and safety

Driving licence

Education

NEBOSH Fire qualification

Job description

Job Title: Fire Safety Surveyor - Interim

Location: South East England (covering East & West Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight)

Rate: £350.00 per day (PAYE) / £460.30 per day (Umbrella)

Contract Type: Interim

Working Pattern: Approx. 3-4 days per week on-site, with the remaining time working from home or an office location

About the Role

We are seeking a Fire Safety Surveyor to join a dedicated Fire Safety team, taking the lead in overseeing fire risk assessment activities across a large housing portfolio. You will ensure properties are maintained to the highest possible standards and that all statutory and regulatory requirements are met.

The role involves conducting inspections across East & West Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight, including occasional overnight stays or day trips to the Isle of Wight. Weekly attendance in the Horsham office and monthly visits to the Farringdon office are required for team meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all designated fire risk assessment works are actioned and correctly undertaken within prescribed timescales.
• Ensure all owned and managed properties are maintained to the highest possible standards, meeting all statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Analyse and assess building fire safety related defects and deficiencies, provide remedial proposals, and prepare specifications for remedial works.
• Carry out post-inspection/quality control checks on works and pursue any necessary redress to achieve satisfactory completion.
• Carry out health and safety spot checks and monitor contractors to ensure they are working safely and complying with all relevant risk assessments and method statements.
• Ensure staff, residents, leaseholders, managing agencies, and property owners are provided with a high standard of service.

Requirements

• Experience as a Fire Safety Surveyor in a maintenance environment, carrying out pre and post inspections.
• Fire Qualification NEBOSH Fire or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Experience of working with contractors using SOR and non-SOR contracts.
• The ability to produce detailed specifications of work.
• Knowledge of relevant and current codes of practice, building regulations, health and safety legislation, standards, and materials.
• In-depth knowledge of construction, design, and fire-related defects and how to correct them.
• Knowledge of contract management.
• A Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, IFE, or a similar professional organisation.