Senior Fire Risk Surveyor - Remote Role

Riskhub Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Remote & London hub

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution 5%

Job summary

Axion Consultancy, part of the Riskhub Group, seeks a Senior Fire Surveyor to lead fire risk assessments across residential and complex portfolios. The role blends site surveying, home working, and time in the London hub, with travel to sites as needed.

You will guide intrusive Type 4 surveys, external wall appraisals, and ensure compliance with current fire safety standards. The ideal candidate brings senior-level fire risk expertise, strong reporting skills, and the ability to mentor junior

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years’ relevant experience in fire risk assessment, fire surveying or building surveying with a strong fire safety focus, at senior level.
• Competence to deliver responsibilities across residential Type 1–4 and complex projects; proficient in PAS 79, PAS 9980 and external wall remediation.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to site; CSCS card holder.

Responsibilities

• Lead fire risk assessments including intrusive and Type 1–4 surveys.
• Support external wall remediation projects and appraisal decisions.
• Produce clear, evidence-based fire safety notes and reports.
• Act as technical reference point and peer-review reports for junior staff.
• Oversee sub-contractors and ensure work meets Axion/Riskhub standards.
• Attend client meetings in person or remotely and manage client relationships.

Skills

Attention to detail

Report writing

Communication

Independent work

Travel readiness

Mentoring juniors

Client liaison

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety

Level 5 in Fire Engineering Design or Fire Risk Assessment

RICS Level 6 in External Walls

Degree or HND/HNC in fire engineering/building surveying

Membership of professional body (IFE, RICS, CABE, CIOB)

Job description

Axion Consultancy, part of the Riskhub Group, seeks a Senior Fire Surveyor to lead fire risk assessments across residential and complex portfolios. The role blends site surveying, home working, and time in the London hub, with travel to sites as needed.

You will guide intrusive Type 4 surveys, external wall appraisals, and ensure compliance with current fire safety standards. The ideal candidate brings senior-level fire risk expertise, strong reporting skills, and the ability to mentor junior