Senior Fire Safety Surveyor
£450p/d Umbrella (INSIDE IR35)
3 Months Initially (with view for extension in place)
London Borough of Hammersmith
Reports to: Head of Building Safety, Fire & Asbestos Compliance
Responsibility: Fire Compliance
Location: Agile working in line with Council policy
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Fire Safety Surveyor to play a critical leadership role in managing and delivering fire safety compliance across the Council's housing and property portfolio. This is a senior, high-impact position with responsibility for ensuring statutory compliance, managing risk, leading teams and contractors, and safeguarding residents while services continue to operate.
You will provide expert technical leadership on fire safety matters, influence policy and strategy, and ensure robust monitoring systems are in place to manage risk effectively across a complex organisation.
Key Responsibilities
·Lead and manage fire safety compliance services across the Council's estate
·Carry out and oversee fire safety inspections and risk assessments
·Develop, implement and monitor fire safety policies, procedures and compliance frameworks
·Lead, manage and support teams to deliver effective compliance outcomes
·Manage contractors, building strong relationships while achieving challenging performance targets
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
You will have:
·UK Residency
·Minimum 3 years' proven experience leading fire safety or health & safety functions within a local authority organisation
·Demonstrable leadership experience, including managing small teams and contractors
·In-depth knowledge of fire safety legislation and regulatory compliance
·Degree-level qualification in Fire Safety Management, Fire Engineering or equivalent
·NEBOSH General Certificate
To be considered for the post, please apply with your CV for a proposed start date of February