Fire Surveyor

Brandon James; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Pension

Annual leave

Ongoing CPD and training

Support towards qualifications

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Brandon James in Glasgow is seeking an experienced Fire Surveyor to support projects across Glasgow and Central Scotland. You will carry out site surveys, identify defects and provide practical compliance recommendations.

The role offers hybrid working, a competitive salary (£40,000–£50,000), pension and annual leave, CPD and training, and clear opportunities for career progression across varied residential, commercial and public-sector projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire surveying and delivering compliance recommendations.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Able to communicate findings clearly to clients and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Carry out site-based surveys across Glasgow and Central Scotland.
• Identify defects and provide clear remedial recommendations.
• Complete fire compartmentation surveys and fire door inspections.
• Inspect fire-stopping and passive fire protection systems.
• Record defects and areas of non-compliance.
• Review drawings, plans and building documents.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and property teams.
• Support wider fire safety and compliance programmes.
• Manage site visits across Glasgow and surrounding areas.

Skills

Fire surveying experience

Report writing

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

Fire Safety qualification

Job description

A growing fire safety consultancy is seeking an experienced Fire Surveyor to join their team and support projects across Glasgow and the wider Central Belt. The successful Fire Surveyor will work across a broad range of residential, commercial and public-sector buildings, delivering detailed inspections and practical compliance advice.

The Fire Surveyor's Role

The appointed Fire Surveyor will carry out site-based surveys, identify defects and provide clear recommendations to support remedial works and ongoing fire safety compliance.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Completing fire compartmentation surveys
• Undertaking fire door inspections
• Inspecting fire-stopping and passive fire protection systems
• Recording defects and areas of non-compliance
• Producing accurate technical reports and remedial recommendations
• Reviewing drawings, plans and building information
• Liaising with clients, contractors and property teams
• Supporting wider fire safety and compliance programmes
• Managing site visits across Glasgow and surrounding areas

The Fire Surveyor

• Previous experience in fire surveying, passive fire protection or building surveying
• Strong knowledge of fire doors, compartmentation and fire-stopping
• A relevant qualification in Fire Safety, Construction, Building Surveying or a related discipline
• Good understanding of current UK fire safety guidance and standards
• Strong reporting and communication skills
• Confidence working independently across multiple sites
• A full UK driving licence
• Relevant qualifications or memberships such as IFE, FDIS, CIOB or equivalent would be advantageous.

In Return?

The Fire Surveyor can expect:

• £40,000-£50,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Pension and annual leave package
• Ongoing CPD and technical training
• Support towards further qualifications
• Varied projects across Glasgow and Central Scotland
• Clear opportunities for career progression

This is an excellent opportunity for a Fire Surveyor looking to develop their career within a growing fire safety consultancy.

Ref: LB25671

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