Sits in the Asset Investment and Sustainability team at Sutton Housing Partnership, which manages council homes for the London Borough of Sutton, reporting to the Fire and Building Safety Manager. The core is auditing fire risk assessments, validating contractor remedial works and acting as the liaison with the London Fire Brigade. Full-time and hybrid, with regular site audits of high-rise buildings. Fit rests on a building surveying degree or NEBOSH fire safety certificate, plus an enhanced DBS and a driving licence.
What the job involves
- Review and audit fire risk assessments against the Fire Safety Management Plan, challenging inconsistent or disproportionate findings
- Lead contract administration, formally agreeing technical specifications with contractors
- Carry out post-inspection site visits to verify contractor works meet Building Safety Regulator standards and maintain the Golden Thread
- Validate actions in compliance systems and monitor contractor KPIs for workmanship, quality and timeliness
- Lead the 100% access strategy for statutory inspections
- Support the BSR Resident Engagement Strategy
- Act as operational liaison for the London Fire Brigade during post-fire inspections and statutory requests for information
- Take ownership of the accuracy of SHP assets, including monthly statutory audits of Secure Information Boxes, wayfinding signage and fire-fighting lifts in high-rise buildings
- Critique technical drawings, fire-stopping specifications and Regulation 38 handovers
- Act as subject matter expert, giving residents, colleagues and regulators clear fire safety information
- Solve complex access issues with persistence
What’s required
Qualifications
- Degree in building surveying (or equivalent) or NEBOSH Fire Safety Management certificate
Experience
- Substantial experience in fire-related contract administration
- Experience validating contractor-led remedial programmes
Skills & knowledge
- In-depth understanding of the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act and Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022
- Interpreting technical drawings, fire-stopping specifications and Regulation 38 handovers
- Passion for excellent customer service
Checks & eligibility
- Valid driving licence
- Access to own car with business insurance
- Satisfactory enhanced DBS check
Other
- High-performing team player with a can-do attitude
Nice to have
- Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment
- Fire door inspection qualification (BRE or FDIS)
- Professional membership or accreditation with IFE, IFSM or TFRAR
What’s offered
- Local Government Pension Scheme, with employer contribution of 18.4% from 1 April 2025
- Annual leave of 28 or 33 days depending on role, plus paid bank holidays
- £5,000 market supplement in addition to the advertised salary
- Simply Health Cash Plan
- Cycle to work scheme and discount schemes
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- My Learning account and external training applications
- Hybrid and flexible working
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Fire Safety Surveyor in London employer: The Methodist Church in Britain
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