Principal Fire Surveyor

Brandon James; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety consultancy is seeking a Principal Fire Surveyor to lead fire safety surveys and manage a team. The ideal candidate will have significant fire surveying experience, chartered status, and strong communication skills. This role offers a salary between £65,000 and £75,000 along with various benefits including private medical insurance and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

Performance related bonus

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 within the built environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK building regulations and fire safety legislation.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage fire safety surveys and inspections.
• Provide expert technical advice on fire safety design.
• Support and mentor junior surveyors.
• Oversee project delivery with high standards.

Skills

Fire surveying

Risk assessment

Compliance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Chartered status with a recognized body (e.g., RICS)

Job description

Overview

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 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.

Qualifications

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: 65,000 - 75,000
• 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.

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