This well-established and rapidly growing Passive Fire Protection specialist delivers high-quality safety and compliance solutions across healthcare, education, commercial, and construction sectors. Known for their strong technical expertise, collaborative working style, and commitment to excellence, they work closely with clients to provide tailored fire safety strategies.
Their expanding team is at the forefront of fire stopping, glazing, fire doors, and structural steel protection, with a reputation for technical accuracy, client service, and long-term partnerships. With a growing pipeline of contracts and ambitious expansion plans, they are now seeking a Freelance Senior Fire Surveyor to support upcoming projects in the Midlands & East Midlands region.
The successful candidate will focus predominantly on fire stopping surveys, while also working across wider Passive Fire Protection disciplines including steels, glazing, and fire doors. Fire stopping will remain the priority.
You will play a senior role within the surveying team, delivering technical surveys, liaising with clients, and ensuring projects are completed to the highest standards. The initial project will run for 2–3 weeks of surveying work, with strong potential for further assignments as the team grows.
Responsibilities:
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Lead and deliver surveys across Passive Fire Protection disciplines (fire stopping, steels, glazing, fire doors)
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Act as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring professional and effective communication
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Manage small-scale projects, including supervising minor installation works
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Record and report works using Bolster (with some use of Site Audit Pro for smaller jobs)
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Provide accurate recommendations in line with legislation, manufacturer guidance, and client specifications.
You will be joining a highly skilled Passive Fire Protection team of 11, with headcount expected to grow to 15–20 depending on upcoming project awards.
Minimum Requirements
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Associate Grade with IFSM
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Proven experience in Passive Fire Protection surveying (fire stopping priority)
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NVQ Level 2 in Passive Fire Protection
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IFE Level 2 (with willingness to progress to Level 3)
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SSSTS
Desirable Qualifications
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IFE Level 3 in Passive Fire Protection
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Member Grade with IFSM
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Technician Grade with IFE
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Associate Grade with CABE
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SMSTS
Travel & Mileage
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Fully commutable role within the Midlands & East Midlands.
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Mileage reimbursement (if agreed) follows HMRC standard rate: 45p per mile up to 10,000 miles, then 25p thereafter.
Training & Development
Although this is a freelance contract, the company supports professional development and may contribute towards further training or qualifications aligned with business needs