Location: South East England (covering East & West Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight)
Rate: £350.00 per day (PAYE) / £460.30 per day (Umbrella)
Contract Type: Interim
Working Pattern: Approx. 3-4 days per week on-site, with the remaining time working from home or an office location
About the Role:
We are seeking a Fire Safety Surveyor to join a dedicated Fire Safety team, taking the lead in overseeing fire risk assessment activities across a large housing portfolio. You will ensure properties are maintained to the highest possible standards and that all statutory and regulatory requirements are met.
The role involves conducting inspections across East & West Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight, including occasional overnight stays or day trips to the Isle of Wight. Weekly attendance in the Horsham office and monthly visits to the Farringdon office are required for team meetings.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure all designated fire risk assessment works are actioned and correctly undertaken within prescribed timescales.
* Ensure all owned and managed properties are maintained to the highest possible standards, meeting all statutory and regulatory requirements.
* Analyse and assess building fire safety related defects and deficiencies, provide remedial proposals, and prepare specifications for remedial works.
* Carry out post-inspection/quality control checks on works and pursue any necessary redress to achieve satisfactory completion.
* Carry out health and safety spot checks and monitor contractors to ensure they are working safely and complying with all relevant risk assessments and method statements.
* Ensure staff, residents, leaseholders, managing agencies, and property owners are provided with a high standard of service.
Requirements:
* Experience as a Fire Safety Surveyor in a maintenance environment, carrying out pre and post inspections.
* Fire Qualification NEBOSH Fire or equivalent.
* Working knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
* Experience of working with contractors using SOR and non-SOR contracts.
* The ability to produce detailed specifications of work.
* Knowledge of relevant and current codes of practice, building regulations, health and safety legislation, standards, and materials.
* In-depth knowledge of construction, design, and fire-related defects and how to correct them.
* Knowledge of contract management.
* A Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.
Desirable:
* Membership of RICS, CIOB, IFE, or a similar professional organisation.
If this role aligns with your experience, please send an updated copy of your CV to Sean Cloherty at Elevate Projects so we can discuss further
Salary description
£350.00 - £460.00 per day