Fire Safety Surveyor (Permanent)

Were excited to offer an excellent opportunity to join our dedicated Fire Safety team as a Fire Safety Surveyor . In this role, you will take the lead in overseeing fire risk assessment activities across Southern Housings portfolio. Ensuring that all designated fire risk assessment works are actioned and correctly undertaken within the prescribed timescales. Ensuring that all Southern Housings properties owned and managed properties are maintained to the highest possible standards and that all statutory and regulatory requirements are met. Analyse and assess building fire safety related defects and deficiencies, provide remedial proposals and prepare specifications for remedial works Carry out post inspection/quality control checks on works and pursue any necessary redress to achieve satisfactory completion Carry out H&S spot checks and monitor contractors to ensure they are working safely and complying with all relevant Health & Safety risk assessments and method statements. Ensuring that staff, residents, leaseholders, managing agencies and property owners are provided with a high standard of service. You will conduct inspections across London and monthly visits to our Farringdon office for team meetings. On occasion, you may also be required to conduct inspections in Kent or Midlands. You will be expected to work on-site at least three days per week, with the remaining time spent working from home or from an office location. Experience as a fire/building surveyor in a maintenance environment carrying out pre and post inspections Fire Qualification NEBOSH fire or equivalent. Working knowledge of the Regulatory Reform Fire Safety Order 2005. Experience of working with contractors using SOR and non-SOR contracts. Knowledge of relevant and current, codes of practice, building regulations, health and safety legislation, standards and materials. An in depth knowledge of construction, design and fire related defects and how to correct them. A Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle. Closing date: 27thof September 2026, Sunday, at 23:59pm At Southern Housing, our residents are at the heartof everything we do. As one of the largest housing providers in the UK with over 77,000 homes across London, the Southeast, the Isle of Wight, and the Midlands, we give over 167,000 people somewhere affordable to call their own!A career at Southern Housing will allow you to make a difference every day you come to work. Working in the housing sector with us will bring fresh challenges and give you the opportunity to grow and develop, too. Pension Life assurance Healthcare cash plan Eyecare & dental Birthday leave Cycle to work Buy & sell annual leave Season ticket loan In-house academy & career development Flexible working Inclusion and Diversity Encouraging inclusion is not just about protected characteristics, its about celebrating differences of thought, opinion, experienceand perspective of each individual.