Certified Fire Door Surveyor
Posted Today by VGS RPO Services
£80,000 Per year
Outside
Undetermined
Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Certified Fire Door Surveyor role involves independent travel across the UK to conduct detailed inspections of fire doors, ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation. The position offers a long-term contract with a competitive daily rate and additional travel-related benefits. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and experience in fire door surveying and inspections. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to document and report findings effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work independently travelling to client sites across the UK, helping businesses stay compliant with Fire Door legislation and keeping their people safe
- Carry out detailed Fire Door inspections (22-point check), assessing critical components such as door leaves, frames, seals, hinges, closers, glazing, intumescent strips & signage
- Document & report on defects, specifying required remedial works
- Deliver on-the-day feedback to clients
- Attend technical review meetings as required
Key Skills:
- Level 3 in Fire Door Inspection / NEBOSH Fire certificate / BAFE SP205 accreditation or similar
- Deep understanding of fire safety regulations (Approved Document B, BS 8214)
- Min 3-5yrs experience working in Fire Door Surveying / inspections
- Excellent knowledge of Passive Fire Protection including compartmentation, fire stopping, and door components (leaves, frames, seals, hardware and intumescent strips)
- Skilled in spotting & highlighting defects (damage, gaps, incorrect hardware) which compromise fire resistance
- Ability to read and interpret building plans, fire strategy documents, and risk assessments
- Confident speaking to a range of clients and explaining findings
- Great with tech – comfortable using Microsoft and mobile software
- Organised, punctual, and thorough under pressure
- Full UK driving licence and use of own car
Salary (Rate): £70,000.00/yr
City: Birmingham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Certified Fire Door Surveyor – UK wide projects £350 per day (outside IR35) + mileage / travel + overnight accommodation (if required) + varied & interesting long-term contract work
Working out from home, ideally, you will be living close to a major motorway route, that will allow you to travel to various sites cross the UK with relative ease.
Certified Fire Door Surveyor responsibilities include:
- Work independently travelling to client sites across the UK, helping businesses stay compliant with Fire Door legislation and keeping their people safe
- Carry out detailed Fire Door inspections (22-point check), assessing critical components such as door leaves, frames, seals, hinges, closers, glazing, intumescent strips & signage
- Document & report on defects, specifying required remedial works.
- Deliver on-the-day feedback to clients
- Attend technical review meetings as required
Certified Fire Door Surveyor profile:
- Level 3 in Fire Door Inspection / NEBOSH Fire certificate / BAFE SP205 accreditation or similar
- Deep understanding of fire safety regulations (Approved Document B, BS 8214)
- Min 3-5yrs experience working in Fire Door Surveying / inspections
- Demonstrate excellent knowledge of Passive Fire Protection including compartmentation, fire stopping, and door components (leaves, frames, seals, hardware and intumescent strips)
- Skilled in spotting & highlighting defects (damage, gaps, incorrect hardware) which compromise fire resistance
- Ability to read and interpret building plans, fire strategy documents, and risk assessments.
- Confident speaking to a range clients and explaining findings
- Great with tech – comfortable using Microsoft and mobile software
- Organised, punctual, and thorough under pressure
- Full UK driving licence and use of own car
If the above Certified Fire Door Surveyor opportunity looks of interest, you have the relevant qualifications, skills & experience and you are happy to take on long-term contract work, then please send us your CV and one of our consultants will be in touch