Fire Surveyor

Brandon James; Balsall Heath; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Pension and holiday allowance

Ongoing professional development

Support towards additional qualificat​

Job summary

Brandon James is recruiting a Fire Surveyor to support a growing workload across Birmingham and the Midlands. The role involves surveying residential, commercial and public-sector properties, delivering detailed fire safety surveys and technical advice.

The Fire Surveyor will inspect properties, identify fire safety defects and provide clear remedial recommendations, with reports reviewed alongside construction drawings and fire safety information.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire surveying, passive fire protection or building surveying.
• Knowledge of fire doors, compartmentation and fire-stopping.
• Excellent written reporting and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on site and travel across the Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fire compartmentation and fire door surveys.
• Inspect passive fire protection measures.
• Identify breaches, defects and non-compliance.
• Produce detailed reports with remedial recommendations.
• Review construction drawings and fire safety information.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and building managers.
• Support remedial programmes and compliance works.
• Attend sites across Birmingham and the Midlands.

Skills

Fire surveying

Fire doors

Compartmentation

Fire-stopping

UK fire safety legislation

Reporting

Communication

Independent on-site work

Education

Qualification in Fire Safety, Construction, Building Surveying or related

Job description

A well-established fire safety consultancy is looking to recruit a Fire Surveyor to support their growing workload across Birmingham and the wider Midlands. The successful Fire Surveyor will work across a broad mix of residential, commercial and public-sector properties, delivering detailed fire safety surveys and technical advice.

The Fire Surveyor's Role

The Fire Surveyor will carry out inspections across a varied property portfolio, identifying fire safety defects and helping clients understand the remedial works required.

Key duties will include:

• Completing fire compartmentation and fire door surveys
• Inspecting passive fire protection measures
• Identifying breaches, defects and areas of non-compliance
• Producing detailed reports with clear remedial recommendations
• Reviewing construction drawings and fire safety information
• Liaising with clients, contractors and building managers
• Supporting remedial programmes and compliance works
• Attending sites throughout Birmingham and the Midlands

The Fire Surveyor

The successful Fire Surveyor will ideally have:

• Experience within fire surveying, passive fire protection or building surveying
• Knowledge of fire doors, compartmentation and fire-stopping
• A relevant qualification in Fire Safety, Construction, Building Surveying or a related subject
• Good knowledge of current UK fire safety legislation and guidance
• Strong written reporting and communication skills
• Confidence working independently on site
• A full UK driving licence
• Qualifications or memberships such as IFE, FDIS, CIOB or equivalent would be advantageous.

In Return?

• £45,000-£55,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Pension and holiday allowance
• Ongoing professional development
• Support towards additional qualifications
• Varied projects across the Midlands
• Clear opportunities for career progression

This is an excellent opportunity for a Fire Surveyor looking to join a growing consultancy with a strong pipeline of work across Birmingham and the surrounding region

Ref: LB99075

Fire Surveyor / Fire Compartmentation / Fire Stopping / Passive Fire Protection / Fire Safety / Fire Door Inspections / Cavity Barriers / Fire Compliance / Building Safety / Fire Safety Consultancy