Fire Safety Surveyor – Housing Compliance
£350 per day Umbrella / £268 PAYE
37 hours per week
6-month initial contract
We are seeking an experienced Fire Safety Surveyor on behalf of a local authority in London to provide professional expertise, support, and advice in ensuring housing stock is fully compliant with the
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
and other relevant Health & Safety legislation.
Responsibilities:
* Undertake and produce Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) for housing stock and communal spaces, identifying risks and instructing remedial actions.
* Develop and deliver FRA inspection programmes in line with statutory requirements.
* Carry out desktop reviews and quality assurance of FRAs undertaken by specialist contractors.
* Monitor and inspect repairs and maintenance contractors' work, ensuring high-quality standards and compliance.
* Provide technical advice, reports, and guidance to colleagues, contractors, and residents on fire safety matters.
* Support enforcement actions, liaising with the Fire Brigade, responding to enforcement notices, and managing remedial works.
* Assist in developing policies, strategies, and planned fire safety programmes aligned with the organisation's Asset Management Strategy.
* Deliver advice and training to colleagues, contractors, and residents, including presentations and resident engagement sessions.
Requirements:
* Demonstrable experience of undertaking Fire Risk Assessments, preferably within social housing.
* In-depth knowledge of the
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
,
Fire Safety Act 2021
, and
Building Safety Act 2022
.
* NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate (or equivalent).
* Professional membership of IFE, CABE, CIOB, or RICS (or working towards).
* Strong communication and report writing skills with the ability to provide expert advice across all levels.
* Ability to manage workload, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
For more information, please contact
James at Service Care Solutions
on or via email