At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting building projects that enhance workplace experiences for a diverse workforce.
- Company: Join the London Fire Brigade, one of the largest firefighting organisations globally.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, hybrid working, gym access, and generous leave policies.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a role that supports community safety and innovation.
- Qualifications: Extensive building surveying experience and relevant qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 56071 - 72807 £ per year.
Salary range: £56,071 - £72,807 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Monday 07 September 2026
London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London's fire and rescue service - one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city. Employing over 5000 people across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer 999 calls), fire safety and our non-operational team (our team who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, which includes Fleet, IT, HR, Finance, Procurement, Communications team and many more).
We are looking for a talented and ambitious senior building surveyor to join our team and take your career to the next level. The postholder will be based in our workplace team leading projects and works that enhance the workplace experience supporting our diverse workforce. We are looking for someone who is customer focused helping us to continue to find innovative solutions and deliver services of the highest quality.
The postholder will deliver workplace property projects such that they are on time, within budget and carried out in accordance with agreed standards and policies. The postholder will manage appointed suppliers (consultants/contractors) and will lead the delivery of ongoing programmes such as redecorations alongside strategic and adhoc improvement projects.
We offer excellent experience and first-class mentoring support to help you achieve your ambitions beyond professional status, with a pathway to senior level. We are looking for an individual with extensive building surveying experience, able to investigate and offer technical advice, designs and solutions. The postholder will prepare designs using computer aided design software and obtain tenders for construction work. They will need a nationally recognised qualification in a construction related discipline and/or relevant extensive experience at an appropriate level and/or specific contractual knowledge.
The candidate should have a background in building surveying and a nationally recognised degree and post graduate qualification in a construction related discipline and/or post-related qualification i.e. RIBA, RICS and/or relevant extensive experience at a senior level.
Assessment for this role is due to take place week commencing 21 September 2026. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Anyone who has contact with children, young people or adults at risk will be subject to an enhanced DBS check as part of our commitment to safeguarding.
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade:
- Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
- Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
- Hybrid working is available, subject to business need
- Free access to the Brigade gym
- Use of the Brigade's Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
- Free counselling
- Season ticket loan
- Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
- Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
Criminal records check: In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.
Senior Building Surveyor employer: London Fire Brigade
London Fire Brigade is an outstanding employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation in the face of national challenges. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and the chance to make a significant impact on public safety and resilience across the UK. Working in London, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to enhancing community preparedness and response capabilities.
