Fire Door Inspector/Surveyor Are you interested in Fire Safety Practice? This could be your opportunity to excel as a Fire Door Inspector/Surveyor, as well as playing a vital role in helping our business succeed. As our company grows and develops, we are ever expanding our teams. We have a great opportunity for a dedicated Fire Door Inspector/Surveyor to join our Building & Real Estate Division and wear the SOCOTEC badge with pride. We are looking for a motivated, dedicated, and reliable Fire Door Inspector/Surveyor to join our team, ideally with experience in a similar role. Working across a variety of projects both autonomously and as part of a wider team, it is key that you are able to work efficiently as part of a team, as well as independently. The tasks you will undertake will include (but are not limited to): Conducting detailed visual and, where requested, destructive examinations of fire door installations, frames, and associated hardware. Verifying labelling and certification of fire door sets/assemblies. Checking for visible damage, wear, or modifications that may compromise the door's performance. Testing the operation of fire doors, including opening, closing, and latching mechanisms. Verifying functionality of self-closing devices and other hardware. Ensuring fire doors meet current fire and building code requirements. Evaluating the installation of fire doors and their compatibility with supporting wall structures. Assessing the suitability and performance of all door components, including hinges, locks, letterplates, spy holes, glazing, intumescent strips & smoke seals, drop-down seals, self-closers, etc. Preparing detailed inspection reports documenting findings, non-compliance issues, and recommended corrective actions. Maintaining accurate records of all inspections performed. Staying updated on current fire safety legislation and standards to ensure all inspections are compliant. Building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to promote awareness of fire door safety requirements. Adhering to all safety protocols and regulations while performing inspections. Promoting fire safety awareness and best practices to clients. To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate: A strong understanding of fire door regulations and fire safety standards. Attention to detail and a methodical approach to inspections and reporting. Good communication skills and the ability to build professional relationships. Commitment to ongoing learning and staying current with legislation and best practices. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively. Strong report writing and record-keeping skills. A proactive attitude towards health and safety and promoting compliance. About Fire Safety Practice Our Fire Safety Practice team handles the consultancy side of fire safety. When it comes to fire safety, we provide a host of services including risk assessing, compartmentation surveys, creating fire evacuation plans and fire door surveys. Our services apply to current built assets, and we work on everything from commercial properties to residential, including retail through to educational buildings. In addition to Fire Safety Practice, our Building & Real Estate division provides many other important services including Fire Engineering, Structural Engineering, and Building Control services. What s in it for you? We can offer you a wide range of benefits including 25 days holiday with the opportunity to buy more, an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition schemes, family friendly support, employee benefits and discounts app, employee assistance programmes, and enhanced company pension. We also offer flexible working arrangements with the possibility of working from various SOCOTEC offices. SOCOTEC UK are proud to be Disability Confident accredited. Why SOCOTEC? Here at SOCOTEC UK, we have over 2,000 colleagues across our divisions delivering world-class services to our customers. We provide an unrivalled range of testing, inspection, and certification services throughout the UK, and we deliver excellence to our customers by recruiting and retaining the very best industry talent. As a (Job Title), you will play a pivotal role in providing these services. We offer transversal career pathways as well as linear pathways, and we will support you in attaining a portfolio career in one place. Not to mention the possibility of working locally, nationally, or globally, in the office or remotely. We are committed to your personal and professional development, and you will be supported in every step of your journey with us. YouGrowWeGrow Think you ve got what it takes to add value to our success? We would love to hear from you and look forward to receiving your application. Building a safer and more sustainable world is the core mission we set out to achieve at SOCOTEC, it is at the heart of everything that we do. We are committed to acting as a key player in society, investing in innovative solutions to ensure social and environmental concerns are at the forefront of all of our business operations.