Fire Surveyor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension

Holiday allowance

CPD and training

Support for qualifications

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Brandon James is seeking an experienced Fire Surveyor to join a specialist fire safety consultancy, covering Manchester and the North West. You will conduct site surveys across residential, commercial and mixed-use buildings, producing clear reports with practical remediation recommendations.

The role offers hybrid working, a competitive £40,000-£50,000 salary depending on experience, and ongoing technical training with CPD. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in fire surveying or related fields.
• Knowledge of fire doors, compartmentation and fire-stopping systems.
• Strong report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently on site and travel across Manchester/North West.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking fire compartmentation surveys.
• Completing fire door inspections.
• Inspecting fire-stopping and passive fire protection measures.
• Identifying defects and areas of non-compliance.
• Producing detailed reports with practical recommendations.
• Liaising with clients, contractors and property managers.
• Managing site visits across Manchester and surrounding areas.

Skills

Fire surveying experience

Passive fire protection knowledge

Building surveying knowledge

Report writing

Communication skills

Education

Relevant qualification in Fire Safety/Building Surveying/Construction

Tools

Driving licence (UK)

Job description

A specialist fire safety consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Fire Surveyor to support a growing workload across Manchester and the wider North West. The successful Fire Surveyor will work across residential, commercial and mixed-use buildings, carrying out detailed inspections and helping clients understand any required remedial works.

The Fire Surveyor's Role

The appointed Fire Surveyor will be responsible for completing site-based surveys and producing clear, accurate reports for a range of clients.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking fire compartmentation surveys
• Completing fire door inspections
• Inspecting fire-stopping and passive fire protection measures
• Identifying defects, breaches and areas of non-compliance
• Producing detailed reports with practical recommendations
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and building information
• Liaising with clients, contractors and property managers
• Supporting wider compliance and remedial programmes
• Managing site visits across Manchester and surrounding areas

The Fire Surveyor

The successful Fire Surveyor will ideally have:

• Previous experience within fire surveying, passive fire protection or building surveying
• Good knowledge of fire doors, compartmentation and fire-stopping systems
• A relevant qualification in Fire Safety, Building Surveying, Construction or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of current UK fire safety guidance
• Good report-writing 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?

• £40,000-£50,000, depending on experience
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Pension and holiday allowance
• Ongoing technical training and CPD
• Support towards further qualifications
• Varied projects across Manchester and the North West
• Clear opportunities for progression

Ref: LB8542

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