Chartered Building Surveyor (Fire) in Eastbourne

Location: Brighton / South East, with UK-wide site travel as required

Role Type: Full time

Reports to: Director – Technical Lead

Salary: £50,000–£75,000 depending on experience and relevant fire/building surveying knowledge

Company Description

BN1 Surveyors is a specialist fire consultancy providing technical expertise across Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs), EWS1 assessments, retrospective fire strategies, fire compartmentation and fire door surveys, gap analysis, and Building Safety Case reporting under the Building Safety Act 2022. We combine detailed site investigation with robust technical reporting to deliver high-quality, defensible outputs for clients across the residential and mixed-use sectors.

We are seeking a Chartered Building Surveyor to play a leading role in delivering complex fire safety commissions, including site inspections, CAD outputs, desktop reviews, technical reporting and project management, supporting the full lifecycle of our fire safety projects.

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a chartered building surveyor with fire safety experience to join BN1 Surveyors. You will take responsibility for delivering Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls (FRAEWs), EWS1 assessments, fire compartmentation surveys, fire door inspections and fire strategies. The role is client-facing and involves managing projects from site inspection to report delivery. You will provide technical leadership, mentor graduate and junior surveyors, helping to develop their competence and support progression towards professional membership and chartership, and ensure all outputs comply with PAS 9980:2022, BS 9991, BS 9999 and other relevant guidance, while meeting regulatory and client requirements. We are looking for someone who is technically confident, experienced in external wall fire risk assessment, and capable of delivering high-quality, defensible technical reports. This role is ideal for a chartered surveyor who wants to specialise further in fire safety while taking responsibility for complex, high-profile projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver FRAEWs and EWS1 assessments on residential, mixed-use and commercial buildings.
• Conduct complex fire compartmentation and fire door surveys, including oversight of contractor installation works.
• Prepare technical reports, fire strategies and Building Safety Case inputs in accordance with regulatory guidance.
• Manage projects from site inspection through to report delivery, ensuring accuracy, compliance and clear communication with clients.
• Review and interpret architectural and construction drawings, PAS 9980 methodologies, product datasheets, fire test evidence and manufacturers’ guidance.
• Maintain a high level of technical competence and keep up to date with fire safety legislation, standards, product innovations and best practice.
• Mentor and support junior surveyors, providing guidance on technical matters and site inspection techniques.
• Attend site meetings, project reviews and client meetings, representing BN1 Surveyors professionally at all times.

Requirements

• Full membership of a recognised professional body such as RICS, CABE or MCABE C.Build E; membership of IFE would be desirable.
• Minimum of 2–3 years post-qualification experience delivering FRAEWs, EWS1 assessments and fire safety surveys.
• Strong understanding of PAS 9980:2022 methodology, BS EN 13501-1 classifications, Approved Document B, Regulation 7 and their practical application.
• Demonstrable experience producing high-quality technical reports and fire strategies.
• Thorough knowledge of construction materials, building envelopes, façade types and passive fire protection systems.
• Experience managing projects and coordinating with clients, contractors and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical matters clearly.
• UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites across the UK.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-profile and technically complex fire safety projects across the UK.
• A role that blends site inspections, CAD design, project management and regulatory reporting, providing broad technical exposure.
• Structured CPD support, including pathways to professional chartership (RICS, CABE, IFE) and fire safety specialisms.
• A supportive and growing consultancy environment where your input makes a direct impact on technical delivery and client outcomes.
• Exposure to both technical surveying and fire engineering consultancy work, with opportunities to progress into specialist or senior roles as BN1 expands.