Senior Fire Surveyor

Brandon James Ltd; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire consultancy in Belfast is seeking a Senior Fire Surveyor to manage small to medium projects while supporting large, complex initiatives. The ideal candidate will have expertise in fire safety legislation and experience with fire door and compartmentation surveys. This role offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and ample opportunities for professional growth. As a Senior Fire Surveyor, you will play a vital role in developing junior team members and ensuring excellent client relationships.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working

Competitive salary package

Benenden Private Healthcare & Cash Plan

27 days annual leave

Regular social events

Refer-a-friend rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in managing small-to-medium projects.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation and design guidance.
• Experience conducting surveys on residential and commercial buildings.

Responsibilities

• Manage small to medium-scale projects independently.
• Support the delivery of large, complex projects as Project Engineer.
• Coaching and mentoring junior colleagues in project-based support.

Skills

Fire door and compartmentation surveys

External Wall Assessments

Passive Fire Protection systems

Survey recording software

UK fire safety legislation

Consultancy skills

Education

Relevant Level 3 qualification (Surveying, Fire Risk Assessment or similar)

Tools

Bolster

Site Audit Pro

Job description

Senior Fire Surveyor – Belfast

A respected and fast-growing fire consultancy is seeking a Senior Fire Surveyor to join its expanding team in Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced surveyor who wants to play a key role in delivering major projects, supporting junior team members and contributing to technical excellence across the organisation.

The Senior Fire Surveyor Role

As a Senior Fire Surveyor, you will be a core part of the project team, helping to lead large, complex projects while independently managing your own small to medium-scale instructions. You will also play a crucial part in developing Apprentices, Graduates and Surveyors through coaching, mentoring and project-based support. This role offers broad exposure, strong career progression and the chance to influence technical standards within a high-performing consultancy.

Responsibilities

• Successfully project managing small-to-medium projects
• Acting as Project Engineer and supporting the delivery of large, complex projects
• Applying strong technical knowledge across fire surveys and passive fire protection
• Building and maintaining excellent client relationships to secure repeat business
• Supporting technical excellence within your region and contributing to wider company best practice
• Coaching and mentoring junior colleagues across survey and fire engineering teams
• Delivering consultancy services with professionalism, integrity and a focus on strong client outcomes
• Embodying company values and acting as a role model across your region

Requirements

• Experience in fire door and compartmentation surveys, across residential and commercial buildings
• Experience conducting External Wall Assessments (FRAEW) and understanding external wall performance
• Strong knowledge of Passive Fire Protection systems including fire stopping, fire doors and construction detail
• Proficiency using survey recording software such as Bolster or Site Audit Pro
• Solid understanding of relevant UK fire safety legislation and design guidance
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel, including occasional overnight stays
• Relevant Level 3 qualification (Surveying, Fire Risk Assessment, building typology/pathology or similar)
• Experience in line management and project management
• Strong consultancy skills and the ability to communicate technical information clearly

Benefits

Salary: £40,000 – £58,000

• Flexible hybrid working
• Competitive salary package
• Benenden Private Healthcare & Cash Plan
• 27 days annual leave
• Regular social events and team activities
• Refer-a-friend rewards and monthly incentives
• Supportive, collaborative team culture with opportunities for progression

If you are a fire surveyor, considering your career opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James.

REFERENCE: 20975MC