PSR Solutions are currenlty recruiting for a Fire Surveyor. This will be an opportunity to work for a well reputable contractor within the Civils industry. Also, they will be offering someone to do a temporary to permanent basis. Please see info below!
🔥 Passive Fire Protection Surveyor
Location: Birmingham | Type: Full-Time | Travel Required: Yes
Overview:
My client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Passive Fire Protection Surveyor to join our technical team. This role focuses on surveying and assessing passive fire protection (PFP) systems - with particular emphasis on internal compartmentation and firestopping installations - across a wide range of occupied and unoccupied buildings.
Working closely with the Technical Manager, you will play a key role in identifying compliance issues, assigning suitable remedial solutions, and producing structured, technically robust reports that support regulatory alignment and project planning.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct detailed surveys of compartmentation and firestopping installations.
Identify and record breaches, assess legacy and new-build conditions, and assign compliant remedial solutions.
Prepare technically defensible reports with photographic evidence and prioritised actions.
Support the Technical Manager in reviewing documentation, assigning technical details, and liaising with manufacturers to verify compatibility of solutions.
Interpret fire risk assessment (FRA) outputs and contribute to strategy and remediation planning.
Use digital survey platforms (e.g., OneTrace, Bolster, Auditform) to record and report findings.
Contribute to compliance tracking, technical knowledge development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
NVQ Level 3 in Passive Fire Protection or equivalent construction/fire safety qualification.
Demonstrable experience in PFP system inspection and compartmentation surveying.
Proven knowledge of firestopping techniques and systems: batt & mastic, wraps, collars, cavity barriers, compound pours.
Strong understanding of installation standards and relevant regulations (Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 8644).
Experience with technical reporting tools and digital platforms.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and manufacturer guidance.
Valid SMSTS and First Aid at Work (or willingness to obtain).
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
Desirable:
Familiarity with fire strategy documentation and FRA interpretation.
IPAF and PASMA certification.
Experience feeding survey data into pricing, scheduling, and compliance workflows.
Key Competencies:
Technical:
Skilled in assessing fire protection installations for compliance and effectiveness.
Capable of assigning compliant firestopping methods to penetrations and defects.
Analytical & Reporting:
High attention to detail with strong written and photographic reporting skills.
Ability to support defensible planning, compliance, and sequencing activities.
Communication & Collaboration:
Works effectively within multidisciplinary teams and communicates clearly across stakeholder groups.
Liaises confidently with manufacturers and product suppliers.
Behavioural:
Professional, dependable, and proactive.
Committed to safety, regulatory integrity, and continual improvement.
Adaptable to evolving guidance and industry best practice.
Contact Dan Confrey at PSR Solutions for more information