Compliance Surveyor — Fire Safety (Interim, 6 months)

Contract: Interim / 6 months
Reports to: Compliance Manager / Head of Property Services
Location: Borough-wide site visits

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Fire Safety Compliance Surveyor to support day‑to‑day fire safety across the council's housing stock. You will deliver and oversee Type 1 Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), manage remedial works, and ensure robust, audit‑ready compliance records.

Key Responsibilities

* Complete and/or manage Type 1 FRAs across blocks and sheltered schemes (~300 per year).

* Commission and oversee specialist fire risk assessors; review and action recommendations.

* Manage fire‑safety remedial works, from specification to completion.

* Maintain fire safety registers, action plans and re‑inspection schedules.

* Work with repairs, property, ASB and estates teams to coordinate access.

* Provide clear reporting to the Compliance Manager and support updates to policy/procedures.

* Ensure all works meet relevant H&S, quality and regulatory standards.

Required Experience & Qualifications

* Fire safety compliance experience within housing or similar built environment (client-side preferred).

* Experience delivering or managing FRAs or fire safety contracts.

* Knowledge of relevant legislation/standards (e.g. Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, PAS 79).

* Full driving licence and ability to travel across the borough