A leading UK construction consultancy is seeking a Senior Building Surveyor specialising in Fire Safety to join its growing South East England team.
The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, strong career progression, exposure to complex fire safety and building surveying projects, and a competitive salary package of £75,000. Working from the Orpington office is required one day per week, suiting candidates based in London or Kent, with other work being site-based across a broad geographical area.
The successful candidate will work across a broad range of built environment projects, including residential, mixed-use, commercial and public sector buildings. Projects involve fire safety surveying, external wall assessments, fire strategies and wider building surveying services across existing and new-build assets.
Responsibilities and Duties
This role would suit an experienced Building Surveyor looking to develop a long-term career in fire safety consultancy within the construction industry. Responsibilities will include leading fire safety surveying commissions while supporting junior staff and maintaining strong client relationships.
* Deliver fire safety surveying services, including compartmentation surveys and fire door inspections
* Undertake external wall system surveys and prepare PAS 9980 FRAEW appraisals
* Review fire strategies and prepare technical reports for clients
* Manage complex fire safety and building surveying projects through their full lifecycle
* Provide professional advice to clients and identify repeat and new business opportunities
* Support wider building surveying duties, including condition surveys, defects analysis and party wall matters
* Mentor and support junior Building Surveyors and contribute to knowledge sharing across the practice
* Liaise with clients, contractors and other construction consultants
Desired Skills and Experience
Candidates should have a strong technical background in fire safety and building surveying, with experience working within a construction consultancy or similar professional services environment.
* Proven experience delivering fire safety and building surveying services
* FRAEW experience, ideally RICS External Wall Assessment qualified and able to sign EWS1 forms
* Fire door inspection training such as DipFD or equivalent
* Passive fire protection training such as ASFP or equivalent
* Strong understanding of fire safety legislation, building construction and compliance
* Experience of pre-contract duties and project delivery
* Familiarity with JCT forms of contract
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to mentor and develop junior surveyors
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
* Full UK driving licence and access to transport is essential
Qualifications/Educational Requirements
* BSc or MSc in Building Surveying or a related discipline
* MRICS, AIFireE or equivalent professional qualification
* Candidates working towards chartership with significant relevant experience will also be considered
Employing Company Overview and Profile
Maxim Recruitment is acting as the retained recruitment consultancy for a well-established, multi-disciplinary construction and property consultancy operating across the UK.
The business provides a wide range of professional services across the built environment and has a strong reputation for technical excellence, client service and staff development. With multiple regional offices and decades of industry experience, the consultancy delivers award-winning projects across both public and private sectors.
The employer is committed to investing in people, professional development and long-term careers within construction consultancy. A full client overview will be given to shortlisted candidates.
Additional Benefits Package and Incentives
* Salary up to £75,000 per annum
* Hybrid working arrangement
* Structured career development pathways
* Sponsorship for professional qualifications
* Enhanced annual leave and family leave policies
* Employee assistance programme and wellbeing benefits
* Long-term progression opportunities within a growing consultancy
Hugh Duffield is our specialist consultant managing this position
0116 473 5358
(Office hours 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday)
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