Senior Fire Surveyor: Lead UK-wide Fire Protection Projects

Brandon James Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Employee ownership

28 days annual leave

Pension contributions

Private healthcare

Life assurance

CPD support

Flexible working

Career progression

Job summary

Brandon James Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Surveyor for its London team. The role involves managing passive fire protection and building safety projects, working with Chartered Fire Engineers, and delivering technical recommendations across residential, hospital, educational and commercial buildings.

You will lead inspections, assess installations, manage projects from instruction to completion, and mentor junior surveyors while supporting fee proposals and client relationships.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Construction, Building Surveying, Engineering or related discipline.
• At least 5 years’ relevant construction industry experience, including passive fire protection inspection or verification.
• Strong technical knowledge of fire compartmentation and passive fire protection systems.
• Experience managing projects, preparing technical reports and overseeing junior staff.
• Professional registration with a relevant institution (IFE or RICS).
• Full UK driving licence and CSCS card.
• Willingness to travel UK-wide, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking passive fire protection inspections, including fire compartmentation, fire stopping, fire doors and related installations.
• Assessing installations against fire test evidence, manufacturers’ specifications, certification and regulations.
• Managing projects from instruction through inspection, reporting and completion.
• Producing and reviewing survey reports and technical documentation.
• Managing budgets, deadlines, QA and client expectations.
• Building and maintaining relationships with clients, contractors and teams.
• Mentoring junior Fire Surveyors and supporting their development.
• Assisting with fee proposals and identifying additional consultancy opportunities.

Skills

Passive fire protection inspections

Fire safety consultancy

Client liaison

Communication with clients

Driving licence

Education

Degree in Construction/Building Surveying/Engineering

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Brandon James Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Surveyor for its London team. The role involves managing passive fire protection and building safety projects, working with Chartered Fire Engineers, and delivering technical recommendations across residential, hospital, educational and commercial buildings.

You will lead inspections, assess installations, manage projects from instruction to completion, and mentor junior surveyors while supporting fee proposals and client relationships.