Fire Surveyor

PSR Solutions are currenlty recruiting for a Fire Surveyor. This will be an opportunity to work for a well reputable contractor within the Civils industry. Also, they will be offering someone to do a temporary to permanent basis. Please see info below!

🔥 Passive Fire Protection Surveyor

Location: Birmingham | Type: Full-Time | Travel Required: Yes

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Overview:

My client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Passive Fire Protection Surveyor to join our technical team. This role focuses on surveying and assessing passive fire protection (PFP) systems - with particular emphasis on internal compartmentation and firestopping installations - across a wide range of occupied and unoccupied buildings.

Working closely with the Technical Manager, you will play a key role in identifying compliance issues, assigning suitable remedial solutions, and producing structured, technically robust reports that support regulatory alignment and project planning.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed surveys of compartmentation and firestopping installations.

• Identify and record breaches, assess legacy and new-build conditions, and assign compliant remedial solutions.

• Prepare technically defensible reports with photographic evidence and prioritised actions.

• Support the Technical Manager in reviewing documentation, assigning technical details, and liaising with manufacturers to verify compatibility of solutions.

• Interpret fire risk assessment (FRA) outputs and contribute to strategy and remediation planning.

• Use digital survey platforms (e.g., OneTrace, Bolster, Auditform) to record and report findings.

• Contribute to compliance tracking, technical knowledge development, and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Required Qualifications & Experience:

• NVQ Level 3 in Passive Fire Protection or equivalent construction/fire safety qualification.

• Demonstrable experience in PFP system inspection and compartmentation surveying.

• Proven knowledge of firestopping techniques and systems: batt & mastic, wraps, collars, cavity barriers, compound pours.

• Strong understanding of installation standards and relevant regulations (Approved Document B, BS 9999, BS 8644).

• Experience with technical reporting tools and digital platforms.

• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and manufacturer guidance.

• Valid SMSTS and First Aid at Work (or willingness to obtain).

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

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Desirable:

• Familiarity with fire strategy documentation and FRA interpretation.

• IPAF and PASMA certification.

• Experience feeding survey data into pricing, scheduling, and compliance workflows.

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Key Competencies:

Technical:

• Skilled in assessing fire protection installations for compliance and effectiveness.

• Capable of assigning compliant firestopping methods to penetrations and defects.

Analytical & Reporting:

• High attention to detail with strong written and photographic reporting skills.

• Ability to support defensible planning, compliance, and sequencing activities.

Communication & Collaboration:

• Works effectively within multidisciplinary teams and communicates clearly across stakeholder groups.

• Liaises confidently with manufacturers and product suppliers.

Behavioural:

• Professional, dependable, and proactive.

• Committed to safety, regulatory integrity, and continual improvement.

• Adaptable to evolving guidance and industry best practice.

Contact Dan Confrey at PSR Solutions for more information!