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Posted 21 July, 2026

Fire Surveyor

Brandon James Ltd
Purley, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

A leading independent fire consultancy is seeking a Fire Surveyor to join their team, supporting a range of complex projects across London and the Home Counties. This is a fully remote Fire Surveyor role, requiring site travel as needed, including occasional overnight stays.

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The Fire Surveyor's Role

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The Fire Surveyor will be responsible for delivering high-quality Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) reports across a variety of building types, many of which are complex - from listed heritage assets and architecturally unique properties to conventional commercial, residential, and mixed-use buildings. In this role, the Fire Surveyor will also be involved in drafting retrospective fire strategies, fire safety management plans, audits, occupancy reviews, and RIBA stage 2-6 fire reports. Additional duties include providing client-facing consultancy and site monitoring work as part of Regulation 38 safety cases.

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The Fire Surveyor

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  • Wide-ranging experience across multiple building archetypes
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  • A pragmatic approach to applying fire safety guidance in complex environments
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  • Proven ability to write clear, concise, and technically accurate reports
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  • Strong communication and organisational skills to manage remote work and client engagement
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  • Professional integrity, acting as a positive representative of the fire safety industry
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Ideally the candidate will hold or working towards the following:

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  • Fire Safety Degree (BSc)
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  • CFPA Diploma
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  • Level 4/5 Diploma in Fire Safety
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Technical knowledge should include:

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  • Building Regulations 2010 (experience of its functional requirements)
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  • Fire Safety Order (FSO), including changes under the Building Safety Act 2022
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  • Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
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  • ADB Vols 1 & 2, BS9999, BS9991, BS7974, PD 7974-6: 2004
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  • Understanding of fire engineering principles (e.g., CIBSE Guide E, BRE 187)
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In Return?

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  • Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 (DOE)
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  • Leave: 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
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  • Pension: Combined employee contributions
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  • Flexible remote working arrangement
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  • Full expenses reimbursed for necessary travel and overnight stays
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If you are a Fire Surveyor or fire safety professional and considering future career opportunities, then contact Stuart Miller at Brandon James.

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Reference #SM1018

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Fire Surveyor / Fire Safety Consultant / ADB / BS7974 / PAS 9980 / BS 9999 / BS 9991 / Fire Safety Order (FSO) / Fire Safety Diploma / CFPA Diploma / Fire Safety Consultancy / Fire Risk Management