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Fire Surveyor Opportunity
We are seeking a practical and experienced Fire Surveyor to support a growing fire consultancy team. This role is suited to an individual who can independently undertake site surveys with an appropriate level of technical oversight.
Responsibilities
- Undertake external wall surveys, including the assessment of wall types, façade build-ups, cavity barriers, fire stopping, insulation, sheathing boards, cladding systems, balconies, and associated penetrations.
- Carry out compartmentation surveys across residential and commercial properties, inspecting walls, floors, risers, service penetrations, fire stopping, and passive fire protection systems.
- Support intrusive investigations and opening-up works, accurately recording construction details in a safe and methodical manner.
- Prepare detailed site notes, photographic records, marked-up drawings, defect schedules, and survey reports for technical review.
- Identify, assess, and clearly document fire safety defects, including missing or defective cavity barriers, fire stopping, cavity closers, fire doors, riser defects, and breaches in compartmentation.
- Support FRAEW and external wall appraisal projects through the collection of reliable site evidence and construction information.
- Assist Fire Engineers with site inspections, remediation reviews, progress inspections, and technical due diligence assessments.
- Review drawings, fire strategies, O&M manuals, product data, and previous survey information to support survey planning and reporting activities.
- Liaise professionally with clients, residents, contractors, managing agents, and design teams while undertaking site-based activities.
- Maintain high standards of quality, ensuring robust evidence trails, accurate technical terminology, and consistent reporting outputs.
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Qualifications
- Membership of, or progression towards membership with, a relevant professional body such as the IFE, IFSM, CABE, or equivalent.
- Experience using AutoCAD, Bluebeam, PDF mark-up software, or similar survey and reporting tools.
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Requirements
- Experience undertaking compartmentation surveys, passive fire protection inspections, fire risk surveys, or building fabric surveys.
- Working knowledge of external wall construction, cavity barriers, fire stopping systems, and common fire safety defects.
- Ability to work independently on site and produce clear, accurate survey evidence suitable for technical review.
- Good understanding of UK fire safety legislation, Building Regulations, and relevant guidance, including Approved Document B.
- Strong report writing, photographic recording, and drawing mark-up skills.
- High attention to detail with the ability to accurately identify, document, and communicate defects.
- Confident communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with clients, contractors, residents, and other stakeholders.
- Willingness and flexibility to travel to project sites across the UK.
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Skills
Fire Safety
Surveying
Compartmentation Surveys
Passive Fire Protection
Fire Risk Surveys
Building Fabric Surveys
Technical Reporting
AutoCAD
Bluebeam
Communication Skills
Attention to Detail
Site Inspections
Construction Knowledge
Fire Stopping Systems
UK Fire Safety Legislation
Drawing Mark-Up
Location