Fire Surveyor

Brandon James Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Pension and holiday allowance

Professional training and development

Support towards qualifications

Job summary

Brandon James Limited in Bristol is looking for an experienced Fire Surveyor to join a growing fire safety consultancy, delivering detailed surveys across residential, commercial and mixed-use properties throughout Bristol and the South West.

The Fire Surveyor will carry out fire compartmentation surveys, inspect passive fire protection and fire doors, and produce clear reports with remedial recommendations, while liaising with clients and project teams.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in fire surveying or related disciplines.
• Knowledge of fire doors, compartmentation and fire-stopping systems.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Knowledge of UK fire safety legislation.
• Strong report-writing and communication skills.
• Experience using digital surveying/reporting software.
• Relevant professional qualifications (IFE, FDIS, CIOB) beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fire compartmentation surveys.
• Inspect fire doors and passive protection.
• Complete intrusive and non-intrusive fire safety surveys.
• Identify defects and non-compliance.
• Produce survey reports and recommendations.
• Review drawings and building information.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and property teams.
• Support wider fire safety and compliance projects.

Skills

Fire surveying

Passive fire protection

Building surveying

Fire safety legislation

Report writing

Digital surveying software

Driving licence

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Fire safety qualification

Tools

Digital surveying software

Job description

A growing fire safety consultancy is looking to appoint an experienced Fire Surveyor to join their Bristol team. The successful Fire Surveyor will work across a varied portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed-use properties throughout Bristol and the South West.

The Fire Surveyor’s Role

The Fire Surveyor will be responsible for carrying out detailed fire safety inspections and producing clear, accurate reports for a range of clients.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking fire compartmentation surveys

• Inspecting fire doors and associated passive fire protection measures

• Completing intrusive and non-intrusive fire safety surveys

• Identifying defects and areas of non-compliance

• Producing detailed survey reports and remedial recommendations

• Reviewing drawings, specifications and building information

• Liaising with clients, contractors and property teams

• Supporting wider fire safety and compliance projects

The Fire Surveyor

The successful Fire Surveyor will ideally have:

• Previous experience within fire surveying, passive fire protection or building surveying

• Knowledge of fire doors, compartmentation and fire-stopping systems

• A relevant qualification in Fire Safety, Building Surveying, Construction or a related discipline

• Knowledge of current UK fire safety legislation and guidance

• Strong report-writing and communication skills

• Experience using digital surveying or reporting software

• A full UK driving licence

Relevant industry qualifications, such as IFE, FDIS, CIOB or equivalent fire safety accreditation, would be beneficial.

In Return?

The appointed Fire Surveyor can expect:

• £40,000-£55,000, depending on experience

• Hybrid and flexible working

• Pension and holiday allowance

• Professional training and development

• Support towards further qualifications

• Varied projects across Bristol and the South West

• Clear opportunities for progression

This is a strong opportunity for a Fire Surveyor looking to develop their career within an established and expanding fire safety consultancy.

Ref: LB861497

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