Lead Fire Surveyor
A growing fire safety consultancy is seeking a proactive and experienced Lead Fire Surveyor to join its team, this is a fantastic opportunity for a Lead Fire Surveyor who wants to work across a varied portfolio of projects while developing their expertise in a supportive environment.
As a Lead Fire Surveyor, you will work as part of a collaborative technical team that values creativity, analytical thinking and a strong commitment to client service. The organisation promotes genuine work-life balance, supports professional development at every level and provides a positive, inclusive culture where individuals are trusted and respected.
Lead Fire Surveyor – Responsibilities
Produce fee proposals, fire strategy reports and technical documentation.
* Attend client meetings, carry out site surveys and communicate fire strategy recommendations clearly and confidently.
* Review architectural drawings to identify risks and opportunities to enhance the fire strategy.
* Calculate evacuation times and complete Means of Escape analysis.
* Carry out computational evacuation modelling.
* Undertake fire engineering calculations including radiant heat, smoke control and occupant evacuation, with support where required.
* Complete third party reviews and design verification.
* Develop a strong understanding of UK fire safety legislation and standards relating to buildings.Lead Fire Surveyor – Personal Attributes
Strong technical and analytical capability.
* Creative problem solver with a clear understanding of risk.
* Self-motivated and results driven.
* High standards of accuracy and presentation.
* Proactive, enthusiastic and commercially aware.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Team player with a collaborative approach to sharing knowledge.
* Passionate about delivering high quality fire engineering solutions.Lead Fire Surveyor – Key Requirements
Degree in Fire Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
* Minimum three years of experience working as a Fire Engineer or within a Fire Safety Engineering team.
* IFE membership (MIFireE or AIFireE).
* Strong knowledge of ADB, BS 9999 and BS 9991.
* Confident understanding of regulatory controls and the ability to develop fire engineered design solutions for the built environment.Benefits
Enrolment to company bonus scheme, paid twice annually.
* Hybrid working policy with a real focus on work-life balance.
* 33 days annual leave including bank holidays.
* 9-day fortnight where employees receive every other Friday off with no expectation to make up the hours.
* Flexible working. Eight hour day structured to suit individual employees between 7am and 8pm.
* Enrolment to company pension scheme with 5% employer contribution and 3% employee contribution.
* Annual professional subscriptions paid.
* Study support for CPD and relevant training.
* Discretionary bonus scheme paid twice a year.
* Employee referral scheme with bonuses for every Fire Engineer referred who joins the business.
* Participation in monthly wellbeing challenges via Pacer with cash prizes up to £150 per month.
* Access to private healthcare.
* Access to an EAP with 24/7 support from doctors and healthcare professionals.
* Join a positive, autonomous team that values results and supports each other.If you are an Accomplished Fire Surveyor, considering your career opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James.
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