Fire Surveyor
| Company: | Purosearch |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40,000 to £80,000 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | B1 1AY |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 2 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 2 Oct 2026 |
Summary
We are currently working with a leading consultancy that is looking to appoint an experienced Fire Surveyor to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong professional with a background in building surveying, fire safety, or fire risk assessment to work on a varied portfolio of complex projects.
The successful candidate will work closely alongside experienced Fire Engineers, providing specialist surveying and fire safety expertise across a range of buildings, with a particular focus on external wall assessments, PAS 9980 and FRAEW projects.
The Role
As a Fire Surveyor, you will be responsible for undertaking detailed inspections and assessments of existing buildings, identifying fire safety risks and providing robust technical recommendations.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Undertaking external wall surveys and assessments in accordance with PAS 9980
• Preparing and contributing to Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEW)
• Carrying out intrusive and non-intrusive surveys where required
• Assessing external wall build-ups, materials, construction details and associated fire risks
• Identifying defects, risks and non-compliance and providing appropriate recommendations
• Producing clear, technically robust survey reports
• Reviewing existing building information, drawings, specifications and fire safety documentation
• Working collaboratively with Fire Engineers, Building Surveyors and other technical specialists
• Supporting clients with remediation strategies and fire safety improvements
• Attending site meetings and liaising with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders
• Keeping up to date with relevant legislation, guidance, standards and industry best practice
About You
We are looking for an experienced Fire Surveyor who is confident working independently and has a strong understanding of building construction and fire safety.
You will ideally have:
• Demonstrable experience undertaking PAS 9980 assessments and/or FRAEW's
• A professional background in Building Surveying, Fire Safety, Fire Engineering or a closely related discipline
• Strong knowledge of external wall systems, cladding and building construction
• Experience carrying out building or fire safety surveys
• A good understanding of current fire safety legislation and guidance
• Excellent technical report-writing skills
• The ability to interpret drawings, specifications and construction details
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• A methodical and evidence-based approach to assessment and risk
• Relevant professional qualifications or membership of a recognised professional body would be advantageous
Candidates with a Building Surveying background who have developed a strong specialism in fire safety will be particularly attractive, as will highly qualified fire safety professionals with significant building surveying experience.
Suitable Fire Surveyors please apply direct or call James on 0161 441 1450 for more information.
Key words include:
(Fire Survey, FRAEW, Fire Surveyor, PAS9980, Fire Engineer)