Senior Fire Safety Surveyor

Brandon James Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

33 days annual leave

Hybrid working

Company bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Pension contribution

Memberships paid

CPD funding

Referral bonuses

Wellbeing prizes

Job summary

Brandon James is seeking a Senior Fire Safety Surveyor to work across UK and Ireland projects, delivering fire risk assessments and surveys with a focus on compliance and client service.

The role requires a Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment qualification, 3+ years of experience, and a proactive, independent work style. Hybrid working and career development are provided, with a strong emphasis on wellbeing and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in fire safety surveying.
• Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment qualification.
• Experience across multiple fire safety inspection disciplines.
• Strong technical reporting and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Fire door inspection qualifications desirable.
• IFSM or IFE membership/accreditation advantageous.
• Proactive, organised and confident working independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Fire Risk Assessments across various building types.
• Undertake fire compartmentation, fire door and fire damper surveys.
• Carry out PAS 9980 external wall assessments and cavity barrier inspections.
• Complete internal, final and fire strategy compliance inspections.
• Produce detailed technical reports, fee proposals and risk assessments.
• Liaise directly with clients and provide practical fire safety solutions.
• Mentor junior surveyors and support technical development.

Skills

Fire safety surveying

Risk assessment

Technical reporting

Client liaison

Mentoring

Education

Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment qualification

Job description

Senior Fire Safety Surveyor | Fire Engineering Consultancy | Hybrid Working | 9-Day Fortnight

An established and growing fire engineering consultancy is looking for an experienced Senior Fire Safety Surveyor to join their expanding team, working across a diverse range of new-build and existing building projects throughout the UK and Ireland.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Fire Safety Surveyor seeking career progression, greater autonomy and a genuinely supportive working environment with an outstanding work-life balance.

The Senior Fire Safety Surveyor's Role

The successful Senior Fire Safety Surveyor will undertake a variety of fire safety inspections and surveys, ensuring buildings meet fire safety standards and the requirements of their fire strategies.

• Conduct Fire Risk Assessments across various building types.
• Undertake fire compartmentation, fire door and fire damper surveys.
• Carry out PAS 9980 external wall assessments and cavity barrier inspections.
• Complete internal, final and fire strategy compliance inspections.
• Produce detailed technical reports, fee proposals and risk assessments.
• Liaise directly with clients and provide practical fire safety solutions.
• Mentor junior surveyors and support technical development.

The Senior Fire Safety Surveyor

• Minimum 3 years' experience in fire safety surveying.
• Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment qualification.
• Experience across multiple fire safety inspection disciplines.
• Strong technical reporting and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Fire door inspection qualifications desirable.
• IFSM or IFE membership/accreditation advantageous.
• Proactive, organised and confident working independently.

In Return?

The successful Senior Fire Safety Surveyor will benefit from:

• 9-day fortnight - every other Friday off!
• 33 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Hybrid and flexible working (7am-8pm working window).
• Company bonus scheme paid twice annually.
• Private healthcare and 24/7 employee assistance programme.
• Employer pension contribution of 5%.
• Professional memberships and subscriptions paid.
• Funded CPD, training and career development.
• Employee referral bonuses.
• Monthly wellbeing challenges with cash prizes.

This consultancy places genuine emphasis on employee wellbeing, manageable workloads and professional development.

If you're a Senior Fire Safety Surveyor looking to progress within a forward-thinking consultancy that values its people, this could be the ideal next step.