About us
UCL is seeking an experienced Fire Compliance Surveyor / Project Manager to help maintain and improve fire safety across its diverse and complex estate.
Working within Campus Infrastructure & Operations, you will play a key role in delivering fire-compliance projects that protect people, safeguard buildings and support UCL’s teaching, research, student accommodation and specialist activities.
About the role
This is an opportunity to combine technical expertise in passive fire protection with client-side project management, taking projects from the initial identification of need and feasibility through business-case development, design, procurement and construction to completion and handover.
You will work collaboratively with Fire Safety specialists, building surveyors, engineers, maintenance teams, Estates Development, Health and Safety colleagues, academic departments, residential teams and external delivery partners to deliver safe, compliant and effective solutions across the estate.
About you
You will bring substantial experience of managing building, refurbishment or compliance projects throughout the project life cycle, ideally within a large, complex or occupied estate.
You will have a sound understanding of passive fire protection, including fire doors, fire stopping, compartmentation and cavity barriers, alongside the ability to interpret technical and statutory requirements and translate them into practical, deliverable projects. You will be confident developing project briefs, feasibility studies, option appraisals, cost plans, programmes and business cases, as well as managing consultants, contractors, budgets, risks, procurement and project delivery.
An effective communicator and collaborative problem-solver, you will be able to build strong stakeholder relationships, exercise sound professional judgement, maintain robust compliance records and ensure that completed works are supported by appropriate inspection, certification and handover information.
You will also demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, professional development, inclusive working practices, sustainability and a positive customer experience.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Immigration loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-Site nursery
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.
We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce.
These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
Fire Engineer / Surveyor in London employer: UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
UCL's Information Services Division (ISD) is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration among over 50,000 staff and students. With a commitment to employee growth, ISD provides extensive benefits including 41 days of holiday, a defined benefit pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development in cutting-edge technology areas. Located in the heart of London, UCL promotes a diverse and inclusive culture, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in higher education.
