Fire Surveyor

Brandon James Limited; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension

Holiday allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Brandon James Limited in Birmingham is seeking a Fire Surveyor to support a growing workload across the Midlands, delivering detailed fire safety surveys and technical advice for residential, commercial, and public-sector properties.

You will inspect fire compartmentation, doors, and passive fire protection, review drawings, and produce clear reports with remedial recommendations, while liaising with clients and site teams.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in fire surveying, passive fire protection, or building surveying.
• Knowledge of fire doors, compartmentation and fire-stopping.
• Good knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and guidance.
• Strong written reporting and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Birmingham and 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.
• Attend sites across Birmingham and the Midlands.
• Support remedial programmes and compliance works.

Skills

Fire surveying

Passive fire protection

Building surveying

Fire doors & compartmentation

Fire stopping

UK fire safety legislation

Reporting & communication

On-site independence

Full UK driving licence

Education

Qualification in Fire Safety/Construction/Building Surveying

Member of IFE/FDIS/CIOB advantageous

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?

The appointed Fire Surveyor can expect:

• £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