Principal Fire Surveyor

Brandon James Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in fire safety, located in Glasgow, is seeking a Principal Fire Surveyor. This role involves leading fire safety surveys and inspections, mentoring junior surveyors, and ensuring compliance with UK fire safety legislation. The successful candidate will have significant experience in fire surveying and hold chartered status with a recognized professional body. The position offers a salary range of £58,000 – £68,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Performance related bonus

6% pension

Private medical insurance

Enhanced sick pay

Life insurance 4x salary

Enhanced parental leave

EV Vehicle scheme

Bimonthly and yearly employee awards

Qualifications

• Significant experience in fire surveying, risk assessment, and compliance in the built environment.
• Strong knowledge of Scottish and UK building regulations.
• Proven leadership skills with team management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage fire safety surveys and inspections.
• Provide expert technical advice on fire safety design and compliance.
• Mentor junior surveyors to develop their skills.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and deliver projects accurately.

Skills

Fire surveying

Risk assessment

Leadership

Excellent communication

Knowledge of UK fire safety legislation

Education

Chartered status with a recognised professional body

Job description

Principal Fire Surveyor

A leading, independent consultancy specialising in fire safety, facade engineering, and fire risk management are looking for a highly experienced Principal Fire Surveyor to join Glasgow team, playing a pivotal role in delivering fire safety expertise across a diverse range of sectors and complex projects.

The Role

As a Principal Fire Surveyor, you will:

• Lead and manage fire safety surveys, inspections, and fire risk assessments.
• External wall surveys / EWS1
• Compartmentation and Fire Door surveys
• Provide expert technical advice on fire safety design, compliance, and strategy.
• Support and mentor junior surveyors, helping to develop their technical knowledge and professional progression.
• Work closely with clients, design teams, and contractors to ensure best practice fire safety solutions.
• Oversee project delivery, ensuring high standards, accuracy, and compliance with regulations and legislation.

The Principal Fire Surveyor

We are looking for someone with:

• Significant experience in fire surveying, risk assessment, and compliance within the built environment.
• Chartered status (or working towards) with a recognised professional body (e.g. RICS, IFSM, IFE, CIOB).
• Strong working knowledge of Scottish and UK building regulations, fire safety legislation, and industry standards.
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to manage and inspire a team.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills, able to build strong, long-term relationships.

Whats on Offer

• Salary: £58,000 – £68,000
• 27 days annual leave
• Performance related bonus
• 6% pension
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced sick pay
• Life insurance 4x salary
• Enhanced parental leave
• EV Vehicle scheme
• Bimonthly and yearly employee awards (Cash prizes)

If you are an experienced Fire Surveyor ready to step into a principal role, or an established Principal Surveyor seeking a fresh challenge with a forward-thinking consultancy, please get in touch with Megan Cole at Brandon James.

Reference: 3419454