Fire Safety Surveyor

Fire Safety Surveyor
Location: Horsham, West Sussex (Hybrid / Site-Based)
Rate: £460 per day (Umbrella)
Contract: 3 Months Ongoing
Working Arrangement: Hybrid – Approximately 3–4 days per week attending site inspections, with the remaining time working from home or the office.

About the RoleWe are currently recruiting for an experienced Fire Safety Surveyor to join a leading housing association on an initial 3-month ongoing contract.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing fire risk assessment works, identifying fire safety defects and ensuring remedial works are completed to the required standards across a diverse property portfolio.
The role involves travelling across East & West Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, with weekly attendance at the Horsham office and monthly visits to the Farringdon office in London. Occasional overnight stays or day trips to the Isle of Wight may be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee fire risk assessment works, ensuring remedial actions are completed within agreed timescales.
• Conduct pre- and post-inspections of fire safety works across residential properties.
• Identify building fire safety defects and deficiencies, recommending appropriate remedial solutions.
• Prepare detailed specifications and schedules of work for fire safety improvements.
• Monitor contractors to ensure works are completed safely, efficiently and in compliance with relevant regulations.
• Carry out quality control inspections and health and safety spot checks.
• Ensure properties meet statutory fire safety requirements and relevant building regulations.
• Manage contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Liaise with residents, leaseholders, contractors and internal stakeholders to maintain high service standards.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a Fire Safety Surveyor within a property maintenance or social housing environment.
• NEBOSH Fire qualification or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Experience carrying out pre- and post-inspections of fire safety works.
• Experience managing contractors under SOR and non-SOR contracts.
• Ability to produce detailed specifications and schedules of work.
• Strong understanding of building regulations, fire safety legislation, construction defects and remedial solutions.
• Knowledge and experience of contract management.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable Requirements

• Membership of RICS, CIOB, IFE or a similar professional organisation.
• Previous experience working within a housing association or local authority.
• Experience managing fire safety improvement programmes across residential property portfolios.

Additional Information: This is a hybrid position requiring regular site inspections across the South East, weekly attendance at the Horsham office and monthly visits to the Farringdon office.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted via telephone or email.