Quantity Surveyor Passive Fire Protection

Location: South WestSalary: £50,000£55,000 + car allowance + fuel card + up to 25% bonusJob Type: Permanent, Full TimeSector: Passive Fire Protection, Fire Safety, Construction, Compliance Works, Refurbishment, Property ServicesQuantity Surveyor Passive Fire Protection Are you a Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Surveyor or Project Quantity Surveyor looking to develop your career in the growing passive fire protection and fire safety sector?We are recruiting for an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join a leading national property services and fire protection business, supporting the commercial delivery of passive fire protection projects across a regional client base.This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially focused QS with experience in construction, refurbishment, planned works, social housing, compliance works, fire protection or property services to move into a specialist, safety-critical sector with long-term growth.Passive fire experience would be beneficial, but it is not essential. The key requirement is strong quantity surveying ability, commercial confidence, attention to detail and the ability to manage valuations, variations, cost control and project profitability.The Role As Quantity Surveyor, you will support the commercial management of passive fire protection and fire safety works. Projects may include fire doors, fire stopping, compartmentation, fire collars, fire curtains, fire blankets, fire breaks and wider compliance-led construction works.You will work closely with operational teams, clients, suppliers and subcontractors to ensure projects are commercially controlled, accurately valued and delivered to budget.Key Responsibilities Manage the commercial performance of passive fire protection projectsPrepare cost estimates, budgets, tender information and pricing documentsComplete valuations, applications for payment and final accountsMeasure works and carry out site visits to support valuations and variationsTrack project costs, profitability, margins and commercial riskManage variations, subcontractor costs and client applicationsSupport procurement of subcontract packages and enabling worksPrepare invoices and maintain accurate commercial recordsWork with schedule of rates, including NHF or similar frameworks where applicableLiaise with clients, suppliers, subcontractors and operational teamsSupport commercial reporting and ensure accurate project documentationHelp protect profitability while maintaining quality, safety and compliance standardsThe Candidate We are looking for a Quantity Surveyor with strong core QS skills and the ability to manage commercial activity across live works.You may already have passive fire protection experience, or you may come from a relevant background such as construction, refurbishment, planned works, social housing, property services, reactive maintenance or compliance works.You will need:Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor, Commercial Surveyor or Project Quantity SurveyorStrong understanding of valuations, variations, cost control and final accountsExperience pricing works and managing commercial project performanceGood commercial awareness and attention to detailAbility to liaise confidently with clients, subcontractors and internal teamsStrong organisation, reporting and documentation skillsGood Microsoft Office capabilityFull UK driving licenceThis role would suit candidates with experience in:Passive fire protectionFire stoppingFire doorsCompartmentationFire safety worksConstructionRefurbishmentPlanned worksSocial housingProperty servicesCompliance worksSchedule of rates / NHF ratesDirect labour or direct delivery environmentsSubcontractor procurementPublic sector or framework contractsDesirable Experience Passive fire protection or fire safety project experienceFire doors, fire stopping, fire curtains, fire collars or compartmentation knowledgeSchedule of rates experienceNHF rates or similar framework pricing experienceIFE Level 2 or Level 3FIRAS, BM TRADA or IFC awarenessWhy Apply? This is a strong opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor to join a growing fire protection division and develop a valuable specialism in passive fire protection.You will be part of a national business delivering safety-critical projects that protect people, properties and communities. The role offers commercial ownership, variety, progression and the chance to work in a resilient, compliance-led sector with continued demand.If you are a commercially strong QS who enjoys valuations, variations, cost control, client liaison and working closely with operational teams, this could be an excellent next step.TPBN1_UKTJ