Job Description:

FIRE DOOR SURVEYOR / FIRE RISK ASSESSOR (TRAINING PROVIDED)

London / South East (Hybrid)

A leading UK Fire Consultancy specialising in fire safety, compliance, and risk management is seeking a Fire Door Surveyor / Fire Risk Assessor to join its expanding Fire Safety Division.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a fire door inspection qualification and practical surveying experience who is looking to develop into a fully competent Fire Risk Assessor and ultimately a Senior Fire Risk Assessor.

The successful candidate will receive structured training, mentoring, and ongoing support from an experienced Advanced Tier 3 Fire Risk Assessors, gaining exposure to a wide variety of residential, education, commercial, and mixed-use buildings. This role offers a genuine long-term career path within fire safety and risk management.

The Opportunity

You will initially focus on fire door inspections, passive fire protection surveys, and compartmentation work while receiving hands-on training in fire risk assessment.

Working alongside experienced consultants, you will develop expertise in:

• Fire Risk Assessments
• Fire safety legislation and compliance
• Fire door inspections and reporting
• Passive fire protection surveys
• Compartmentation inspections
• Means of escape assessments
• Residential, commercial, healthcare, and education premises
• Client liaison and technical report writing
• Fire safety advisory services

This role offers a clear progression route from:

Fire Door Surveyor → Trainee Fire Risk Assessor → Fire Risk Assessor → Senior Fire Risk Assessor

Responsibilities

• Undertake fire door inspections and surveys.
• Carry out compartmentation and passive fire protection surveys.
• Assist with and gradually undertake Fire Risk Assessments.
• Produce clear and accurate technical reports.
• Support senior consultants on a range of projects.
• Develop knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and recognised guidance.
• Provide professional fire safety advice to clients under supervision.

Requirements

• Fire Door Inspection qualification
• Fire Risk Assessor qualification
• Experience undertaking fire door surveys or inspections and fire risk assessments.
• A genuine desire to progress into fire risk assessment.
• Strong communication and report-writing skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Motivated, ambitious, and keen to develop professionally.

Salary

Fire Door Surveyor / Trainee Fire Risk Assessor: £35,000 - £40,000 + vehicle

Future salary £45,000 to £60,000 p/a + vehicle

Benefits

• Structured career progression into Fire Risk Assessment
• Mentoring and development from an Advanced Tier 3 Fire Risk Assessor
• Fully funded training and professional qualifications
• Company vehicle
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Employee referral scheme
• Regular team social events
• Support towards professional memberships and further fire safety qualifications

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Fire Door Surveyor looking to broaden their technical expertise and build a long-term career in fire risk assessment with one of the UK's leading fire consultancies. Full training, mentoring, and support will be provided to help you progress through to Senior Fire Risk Assessor level.

If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit your latest CV, outlining your technical expertise and relevant sector experience.