Job Title: Compartmentation - Fire Protection & Compartmentation
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Technical Surveyor with specialist knowledge in fire protection and compartmentation surveys to join a forward-thinking team in the social housing sector. This role is ideal for a technically strong individual with a passion for compliance, resident safety, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Undertake detailed compartmentation and fire risk surveys across social housing stock.
Produce accurate, comprehensive reports with photographic evidence and remedial recommendations.
Review and assess existing fire protection measures (e.g., fire doors, intumescent materials, cavity barriers).
Specify and scope remedial works in accordance with current legislation and standards (e.g., BS 9991, PAS 9980).
Support project teams and contractors to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations.
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support fire safety strategies.
Utilise IT systems for survey reporting, asset management, and compliance monitoring.
Assist with reviewing contractor reports and QA inspections.
Stay abreast of legislative changes and best practice in fire safety and housing compliance.Requirements:
Proven experience conducting fire compartmentation surveys and specifying remedial works.
Strong technical knowledge of fire safety regulations in residential settings (especially social housing).
Experience working in or with housing associations, local authorities, or ALMOs.
Relevant fire safety qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH Fire, FDIS, IFE membership, Level 3/4 Fire Risk Assessment qualifications).
Excellent report writing skills and attention to detail.
Highly proficient in IT systems, including Microsoft Office, asset management, and reporting software.
Strong communication skills and ability to interpret technical data for non-technical stakeholders.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Birmingham and surrounding areas.Desirable:
Experience with fire door inspections and FRA remedial oversight.
Accreditation with third-party fire safety bodies or fire risk assessors' registers