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Lead Fire Surveyor

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Brandon James

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United Kingdom , Gloucestershire

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Salary:

65000.00 - 80000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

  • 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

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
  • 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
What we offer:
  • 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
November 23, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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