About Us
Checkmate Fire Solutions is a leading UK provider of passive fire protection and compliance services, supporting clients across the built environment with safety, integrity, and technical expertise. With a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and regulatory excellence, the company partners with organisations to deliver robust fire safety solutions that protect lives and assets.
The Role
We are looking for a driven and detail-focused Divisional Compliance Auditor to join our team. This is a key role responsible for ensuring our operational activities meet strict regulatory, accreditation, and internal compliance standards across the division. You’ll work closely with the various divisions at all levels, from senior leadership to site operatives, helping to maintain high standards, identify improvements, and drive a culture of continuous compliance.
What You'll Be Doing
* Conducting full audits of 100% of job files across the division in line with accreditation requirements and internal standards (CMW)
* Auditing 100% of site files for live projects, ensuring compliance across active contracts
* Identifying, raising, and managing corrective actions for any non-conformities
* Verifying and evidencing the close-out of non-conformities with internal auditors and certification bodies
* Developing and maintaining a divisional audit league table to track performance and drive improvement
* Analysing audit findings to identify trends, root causes, and recurring issues
* Supporting continuous improvement through practical process and quality enhancements
* Communicating audit outcomes, requirements, and actions clearly across all levels of the business
* Preparing and delivering weekly audit reports to Divisional Directors
* Maintaining ongoing professional development in auditing, compliance, and quality standards
About You
* A solid understanding of third-party accreditations, including BRE, FIRAS, and BM TRADA
* Previous auditing or compliance experience (ideally within fire safety, construction, or a related field)
* Experience reviewing both digital job files and on-site documentation
* Ability to interpret and apply guidance from Approved Document B
* Lead Auditor qualification (essential)
* Proactive, with a genuine focus on continuous improvement
* Full UK Driving Licence
Why Join Us
* A competitive remuneration package tailored to your role
* 25 Days Holidays + Bank Holidays + Christmas Shutdown
* Birthday off (after successful 6-month probationary period)
* Access to continuous learning opportunities through our Award-winning Training Academy
* Recognition programs to celebrate contributions and milestones
* Flexible approaches to work-life balance where possible
* Social & Fun Perks
If this sounds like a good fit, please apply today—we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the role early once we find the right person.
Recruitment Agencies
Checkmate Fire Solutions does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from any source other than directly from the candidate. We do not accept unsolicited communications or submissions from external recruitment agencies. Any recruitment agency wishing to submit candidates must have a current, duly executed agreement in place with Checkmate Fire Solutions and must be expressly instructed in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy. In the absence of such agreement and written instruction, Checkmate Fire Solutions reserves the right to consider any CV or candidate submission as unsolicited and shall have no obligation to pay any fees, commissions, or other charges in respect of such submission.