Fire Protection Surveyor: On-site Inspections & Risk Reports

JENSEN HUGHES, Inc.; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jensen Hughes is seeking a skilled Fire Safety Surveyor to support fire engineering and surveying teams across the UK and Ireland. You will undertake on-site inspections during construction and operation, including external wall surveys, fire stopping and compartmentation surveys, and fire door inspections.

You will report to the Lead Surveyor and Divisional Director. The role requires a Building Surveying background, driving licence, and ability to work independently with travel to client

Qualifications

• Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent discipline.
• Full Irish driving licence and access to a private vehicle.
• Basic understanding of fire safety design and guidance.
• Experience with intrusive external wall surveys is desirable.
• Experience with fire compartmentation surveys is desirable.
• Ability to author technical reports using digital software and Word.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Willingness to develop skills within the wider team.
• Knowledge of the fire risk assessment process (desirable).
• Knowledge of construction methods and fire performance of walls.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out active and passive fire protection systems surveys and reports.
• Compliance assessment with Irish fire safety legislation and standards.
• Update passive fire protection knowledge base.
• Attend site during construction to inspect for compliance with Fire Safety Certificate.
• Produce timely technical reports highlighting site issues.
• Review contractor responses until closed out.
• Assist in licenced premises inspections for liquor licensing.
• Conduct external façade assessments to industry standards.
• Oversee fire stopping and fire compartmentation installations.
• Perform visual fire door surveys.
• Manage own client base and exceed expectations.
• Provide in-house CPD presentations when needed.
• Stay updated with industry guidance and best practices.
• Travel to client sites regularly with overnight stays.

Skills

Building surveying knowledge

Site inspections

Report writing

Education

Degree in Building Surveying or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Bespoke digital software

Job description

Jensen Hughes is seeking a skilled Fire Safety Surveyor to support fire engineering and surveying teams across the UK and Ireland. You will undertake on-site inspections during construction and operation, including external wall surveys, fire stopping and compartmentation surveys, and fire door inspections.

You will report to the Lead Surveyor and Divisional Director. The role requires a Building Surveying background, driving licence, and ability to work independently with travel to client