Join a growing consultancy where you'll lead critical passive fire protection projects that keep communities safe.
Building Surveyor - Passive Fire Protection, Repairs & Refurbishment Projects
Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: Up to £85,000 DOE + £450 Car Allowance + Fuel Card + Benefits
Are you a Building Surveyor / Passive Fire Surveyor with experience across Local Authority, Social Housing or Public Sector environments? Do you have a strong background in passive fire protection, Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) remedial works, fire-stopping, compartmentation and building compliance projects?
We're recruiting for a growing consultancy seeking an experienced Building Surveyor to deliver a range of passive fire, surveying and project management services across public sector and social housing property portfolios.
The Role
- Undertake passive fire surveys, inspections, condition assessments and defect diagnosis across residential and public sector properties
- Lead FRA remedial works, fire-stopping, compartmentation and passive fire protection projects from inception through to completion
- Identify defects and non-compliance relating to fire doors, fire stopping, cavity barriers, compartment walls/floors and fire-resisting construction
- Prepare specifications, schedules of works, tender documentation and cost estimates for passive fire and wider refurbishment projects
- Manage contractors and undertake contract administration, quality inspections and project delivery
- Review remedial works and ensure they are delivered in accordance with relevant fire safety requirements, specifications and statutory standards
- Provide technical advice to clients on passive fire protection, building compliance, maintenance strategies and remedial requirements
- Produce clear technical reports and recommendations for Local Authority, Housing Association and public sector clients
- Build strong relationships with clients, contractors and other project stakeholders
About You
- Degree qualified in Building Surveying, Construction, Fire Safety or a related discipline
- RICS qualification or working towards RICS desirable
- Previous experience within Local Authorities, Housing Associations, Social Housing or the Public Sector
- Strong knowledge of passive fire protection, compartmentation, fire-stopping and FRA remedial works
- Experience of fire safety surveys, defect diagnosis, specifications and project management
- Good understanding of building regulations, fire safety legislation and relevant passive fire standards
- Experience managing contractors and overseeing remedial or refurbishment projects
- Strong report-writing, communication and client-facing skills
- Full UK driving licence
What's on Offer?
- Up to £85,000 DOE
- £450 car allowance + fuel card
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Pension scheme
- Ongoing professional development
- Employee Assistance Programme and retail/travel discounts
- Opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of social housing and public sector passive fire projects
If you're an experienced Building Surveyor, Passive Fire Surveyor or Fire Protection professional looking to take the next step with a growing consultancy, this is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering passive fire protection, FRA remedial and building compliance projects across the public sector.
Apply now to find out more.
What happens after I apply?
You’ll be contacted by one of our experienced consultants, who will take time to understand your skills, experience, and what you want next. They’ll then match you to suitable roles and guide you through every stage of the process.
Will I be paid on time?
Yes. Daniel Owen has built its reputation on reliability and you’ll always be paid correctly and on time for the hours you’ve worked. We have a full UK staffed operations team to handle queries and ensure you can connect to real people when you need to.
What support do workers receive once placed?
You’ll have a dedicated consultant for any questions or issues, a fully staffed operations team, plus access to our Daniel Owen All Stars rewards scheme, Worker of the Year Awards, Worker of the Month accolades and strong aftercare support.
