Brandon James Ltd
A leading independent fire consultancy is seeking a Fire Surveyor to join their team, supporting a range of complex projects across London and the Home Counties. This is a fully remote Fire Surveyor role, requiring site travel as needed, including occasional overnight stays.
The Fire Surveyor's Role
The Fire Surveyor will be responsible for delivering high-quality Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) reports across a variety of building types, many of which are complex – from listed heritage assets and architecturally unique properties to conventional commercial, residential, and mixed-use buildings.
In this role, the Fire Surveyor will also be involved in drafting retrospective fire strategies, fire safety management plans, audits, occupancy reviews, and RIBA stage 2-6 fire reports. Additional duties include providing client-facing consultancy and site monitoring work as part of Regulation 38 safety cases.
The Fire Surveyor
- Wide-ranging experience across multiple building archetypes
- A pragmatic approach to applying fire safety guidance in complex environments
- Proven ability to write clear, concise, and technically accurate reports
- Strong communication and organisational skills to manage remote work and client engagement
- Professional integrity, acting as a positive representative of the fire safety industry
Ideally the candidate will hold or working towards the following:
- Fire Safety Degree (BSc)
- CFPA Diploma
- Level 4/5 Diploma in Fire Safety
Technical knowledge should include:
- Building Regulations 2010 (experience of its functional requirements)
- Fire Safety Order (FSO), including changes under the Building Safety Act 2022
- Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
- ADB Vols 1 & 2, BS9999, BS9991, BS7974, PD 7974-6: 2004
- Understanding of fire engineering principles (e.g., CIBSE Guide E, BRE 187)
In Return?
- Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 (DOE)
- Leave: 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
- Pension: Combined employee contributions
- Flexible remote working arrangement
- Full expenses reimbursed for necessary travel and overnight stays
If you are a Fire Surveyor or fire safety professional and considering future career opportunities, then contact Stuart Miller at Brandon James.
Reference #SM1018
Fire Surveyor / Fire Safety Consultant / ADB / BS7974 / PAS 9980 / BS 9999 / BS 9991 / Fire Safety Order (FSO) / Fire Safety Diploma / CFPA Diploma / Fire Safety Consultancy / Fire Risk Management
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