Fire Surveyor

Faithorn Farrell Timms is a nationally recognised, award winning consultancy known for excellence in the social housing and public sectors. We’re proud of our reputation for delivering outstanding services, fostering innovation, and building long-term client relationships. Our work enhances communities by ensuring buildings are not only fit for purpose but improve the lives of those who use them.

Faithorn Farrell Timms is a nationally recognised, award winning consultancy known for excellence in the social housing and public sectors. We’re proud of our reputation for delivering outstanding services, fostering innovation, and building long-term client relationships. Our work enhances communities by ensuring buildings are not only fit for purpose but improve the lives of those who use them.

Celnor Group is a UK-based environmental services group operating across the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance (TICC) landscape. With a growing portfolio of specialist businesses, Celnor provides essential services that protect people, property and the environment. While each business retains its own identity, culture and technical specialism, all are supported by a central group function that invests in people, systems and long-term sustainable growth.

The Fire Surveyor is responsible for carrying out fire safety inspections, surveys, assessments and associated consultancy services across a range of residential, commercial, educational, healthcare and public sector buildings. The role supports clients in understanding and managing fire safety risks, achieving regulatory compliance and implementing appropriate remedial measures.

Working closely with building surveyors, project managers, architects and other consultants, the Fire Surveyor will provide professional advice relating to fire safety legislation, building regulations, passive fire protection and fire risk management.

• Undertake fire safety surveys and inspections of existing buildings, including intrusive and non-intrusive inspections of building fabric, compartmentation, fire stopping, fire doors, means of escape and fire protection systems.
• Identify and assess fire safety risks and defects, providing clear recommendations and practical advice to clients on compliance and remedial requirements.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, specifications and schedules of works, prioritising risks and supporting clients in developing effective fire safety and remediation programmes.
• Provide expert regulatory and technical advice, working with legislation and guidance including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Building Safety Act 2022, Approved Document B, Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 and relevant British Standards.
• Support construction, refurbishment and remediation projects, reviewing contractor proposals, inspecting works on site and verifying the quality and completion of fire safety installations and remedial works.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to the wider team, presenting technical findings clearly, attending client meetings, maintaining high-quality records and supporting the development of best practice and business opportunities.

• Have relevant qualifications and professional accreditation – Degree, HNC, HND or equivalent in Building Surveying, Fire Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline, alongside a recognised fire safety qualification. MRICS or working towards Chartered status is desirable.
• Have strong fire safety knowledge and experience – A good understanding of fire safety legislation, regulatory…