Senior Fire Safety Surveyor (Temp: London)

Pertemps Network Group are supporting a reputable housing provider with the appointment of an experienced Senior Fire Safety Surveyor. This is a critical leadership role with responsibility for delivering robust fire safety compliance across a diverse residential and corporate property portfolio.
You will lead the organisation’s fire safety strategy, risk management, and compliance delivery, ensuring full adherence to all statutory obligations, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on technical expertise and strong people management, playing a key role in safeguarding residents, staff, and assets.

Reports to: Head of
Responsible for: Fire Safety Compliance and Assurance
Rate: £425-£450 (inside IR35)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of fire safety compliance across the organisation’s property portfolio.
• Provide professional leadership on all aspects of fire safety within a facilities management and housing environment.
• Ensure full compliance with relevant fire safety legislation, regulations, and best practice.
• Carry out and oversee fire risk assessments, inspections, audits, and condition surveys.
• Prioritise and manage fire safety risks in complex operational environments.
• Develop, implement, and monitor fire safety policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks.
• Establish and maintain effective monitoring and reporting systems to assess risk and performance.
• Manage and oversee external contractors and consultants, ensuring value for money and high-quality service delivery.
• Deliver fire safety training and awareness programmes to staff and stakeholders.
• Produce clear, concise reports and present information to senior management and boards.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to minimise service disruption and ensure resident safety.
• Maintain a strong resident focus, recognising the impact of fire safety works on occupied homes.
• Support continuous improvement and contribute to wider building safety strategies.

Essential:

• Significant experience leading fire safety or compliance services within facilities management, housing, or a complex organisational environment.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Proven experience of risk prioritisation, hazard profiling, and compliance assurance.
• Demonstrable leadership experience, including managing teams and contractors.
• Experience developing and delivering policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience delivering training and presentations to varied audiences.
• Experience producing high-quality reports and performance data.
• Sound understanding of value for money and contract management.
• Confident use of IT systems and data analysis tools.

Desirable:

• Experience of CDM regulations and competency (or willingness to undertake CDM training).
• Five or more years’ experience in fire, health and safety management, including presenting reports at board or senior leadership level.

Essential:

• Educated to HND/C (Diploma) level or equivalent, gained through qualification or experience.
• Degree-level qualification in Fire Safety Management, Fire Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate (FC1 / FC2) or equivalent.
• Advanced Fire Safety and Fire Risk Assessment qualification.

Professional Membership:

• Full professional membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or equivalent professional body
  (CIOB, RICS, CIH) — or actively working towards membership

Pertemps Network Group is a Disability Confident employer and is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and ensure recruitment decisions are made fairly, based on merit and business need, in line with equality legislation.

Apply now for the role of Senior Fire Safety Surveyor and play a pivotal role in strengthening fire safety compliance, protecting residents, and shaping best practice across a respected housing provider’s property portfolio.