FRA Surveyor

Build Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car package

Career development

Ongoing training

Social housing site variety

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to conduct FRAs and surveys across social housing properties in North London. The role involves day-to-day work in North London with occasional travel across Greater London.

The ideal candidate has proven passive fire protection experience, strong compartmentation knowledge, and a valid UK driving licence. A recognised FRA qualification and professional body membership are desirable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in passive fire protection.
• Strong knowledge of compartmentation.
• Experience surveying loft spaces.
• Experience assessing fire doors.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across London.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) on residential blocks and communal areas.
• Inspect and report on passive fire protection, including fire stopping and compartmentation.
• Survey loft spaces, identifying breaches and defects in compartmentation.
• Assess fire doors, including flat entrance doors and communal doors, for compliance and condition.
• Produce clear, accurate reports with prioritised actions and recommendations.
• Liaise with housing providers, contractors and internal teams on findings and remedial works.
• Keep up to date with current fire safety legislation and guidance.

Skills

Passive fire protection

Compartmentation knowledge

Driving licence

FRA surveying

Education

IFE/NEBOSH Fire qualification

Professional body membership

Job description

Fire Risk Assessor (FRA Surveyor) – North London

Salary: £48,000 car package
Location: North London (based), with travel across Greater London as required

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to join our team, carrying out fire risk assessments and surveys across a varied portfolio of social housing properties. You’ll be based in North London, covering your local area day to day, with travel to other parts of London when the work requires it.

Key responsibilities

• Carry out Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) on residential blocks and communal areas
• Inspect and report on passive fire protection, including fire stopping and compartmentation
• Survey loft spaces, identifying breaches and defects in compartmentation
• Assess fire doors, including flat entrance doors and communal doors, for compliance and condition
• Produce clear, accurate reports with prioritised actions and recommendations
• Liaise with housing providers, contractors and internal teams on findings and remedial works
• Keep up to date with current fire safety legislation and guidance

Essential experience

• Proven experience in passive fire protection
• Strong knowledge of compartmentation
• Experience surveying loft spaces
• Experience assessing fire doors
• Background working within social housing
• Full UK driving licence, and willingness to travel across London

Desirable

• Recognised fire risk assessor qualification (e.g. IFE, NEBOSH Fire, or equivalent)
• Membership of a relevant professional body or accreditation scheme

What we offer

• £48,000 salary
• Car package
• Variety of work across social housing sites
• Career development and ongoing training