Fire Door and Compartmentation Surveyor

Ventro and Firntec are an exciting group of companies specialising in fire safety services and building compliance. Right now, we\’re looking for a skilled Fire Door and Compartmentation Surveyor to join our London team.

What\’s in it for you

Genuine career development
– You\’ll become a fire safety specialist, building expertise in compartmentation, passive fire protection and FDIS that makes you highly sought after. Progress from surveyor to senior roles with clear pathways to management positions.

Variety that keeps you engaged
– Every building is different. One day you\’re inspecting modern office blocks, the next you\’re surveying residential towers. From door compliance to complex compartmentation issues, no two days are the same.

Job security in an essential industry
– Fire safety compliance never goes away. You\’ll be working in recession-proof sectors with growing demand for qualified professionals who understand building regulations and compartmentation requirements.

Real autonomy and responsibility
– Work independently across London sites, make technical decisions, build relationships with clients, and see your expertise directly contribute to building safety and business growth.

Other benefits include:

• Flexible Benefits:
  Holiday purchase scheme allowing additional time off
• Healthcare:
  Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Employee Referral Program:
  Financial incentives for successful candidate referrals
• Company Rewards:
  Access to employee discount schemes and recognition programs

The role

You\’ll be working with landlords, organisations and businesses across London to make sure their buildings meet fire safety regulations. It\’s varied work that combines technical expertise with client interaction.

Day-to-day responsibilities:
You\’ll be surveying buildings across London to assess compartmentation and passive fire protection, carrying out door inspections (some requiring FDIS certification) and identifying compartmentation line errors. Working with building drawings to understand fire ratings, you\’ll sometimes conduct destructive surveys to uncover hidden issues, then create detailed lists of defects and develop practical solutions. Beyond the technical surveying work, you\’ll review quotations from your findings, work closely with Health Check Managers and the Operations team, and meet with clients to explain survey results and the importance of addressing identified issues. You\’ll also provide ongoing technical support on properties and help Project Managers with your building knowledge and expertise.

What we need from you

Essential:

• Good understanding of fire safety regulations
• Previous compartmentation and/or door surveying experience
• Ability to read construction drawings
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable with IT (Microsoft Office, tablet software)
• Full driving licence
• Eye for detail and practical problem-solving approach

Ideal:

• FDIS certification would be great
• Commercial awareness
• Happy working independently
• Willing to travel with occasional overnight stays
• Interest in continuous learning

Ventro Ltd values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Note
: Ventro prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible. We do not accept speculative CVs and no fee will be applicable if sent.