Principal Fire Surveyor – London
This principal fire surveyor role is available with an award‑winning consultancy that works across the UK. The position is based at the London office and is offered on a hybrid basis.
The role will involve managing and delivering large and complex fire safety projects at all RIBA stages. It requires strategic advice, innovative design, construction oversight, risk management, client engagement, and business development.
Responsibilities
- Project manage complex or large-scale fire safety projects from RIBA Stage 1 to completion
- Lead and mentor Project Engineers, Surveyors and Consultants across the team
- Provide technical consultancy and design input, aligned to the latest codes, standards and regulations
- Oversee project budgets, invoicing, scheduling and performance monitoring
- Take a key role in client and stakeholder engagement, supporting the delivery of project KPIs
- Support business development and help secure repeat and new work through strong relationships
- Identify and share CPD and upskilling opportunities within the team
- Report directly to the Project Director and collaborate with senior colleagues company‑wide
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years’ experience in fire or building consultancy
- Must be MRICS, MCABE, MIFIREE, MCIOB or working towards one of these
- Enhanced understanding of fire safety design and guidance for different buildings
- Good knowledge of regulatory processes is essential
- Ability to mentor / manage more junior members of staff
- Understanding of building pathology, building concepts, construction typology and building materials
- Experience with cladding & facades / EWS1
- UK driving licence and own vehicle
Benefits
- Salary £70,000 – £90,000 + bonus scheme
- Mileage paid 45p per mile
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Private healthcare and life cover
- 24‑month pension scheme
- Continuous CPD / professional development opportunities
- Electric car benefit
- 27 days holiday
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