Job Description
Job Title: Technical Surveyor – Fire Protection & Compartmentation
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Technical Surveyor with specialist knowledge in fire protection and compartmentation surveys to join a forward-thinking team in the social housing sector. This role is ideal for a technically strong individual with a passion for compliance, resident safety, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
* Undertake detailed compartmentation and fire risk surveys across social housing stock.
* Produce accurate, comprehensive reports with photographic evidence and remedial recommendations.
* Review and assess existing fire protection measures (e.g., fire doors, intumescent materials, cavity barriers).
* Specify and scope remedial works in accordance with current legislation and standards (e.g., BS 9991, PAS 9980).
* Support project teams and contractors to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.
* Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support fire safety strategies.
* Utilise IT systems for survey reporting, asset management, and compliance monitoring.
* Assist with reviewing contractor reports and QA inspections.
* Stay abreast of legislative changes and best practice in fire safety and housing compliance.
Requirements:
* Proven experience conducting fire compartmentation surveys and specifying remedial works.
* Strong technical knowledge of fire safety regulations in residential settings (especially social housing).
* Experience working in or with housing associations, local authorities, or ALMOs.
* Relevant fire safety qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH Fire, FDIS, IFE membership, Level 3/4 Fire Risk Assessment qualifications).
* Excellent report writing skills and attention to detail.
* Highly proficient in IT systems, including Microsoft Office, asset management, and reporting software.
* Strong communication skills and ability to interpret technical data for non-technical stakeholders.
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Birmingham and surrounding areas.
Desirable
* Experience with fire door inspections and FRA remedial oversight.
* Accreditation with third-party fire safety bodies or fire risk assessors' registers.