Fire Improvement Works Contract Surveyor
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Location: London & South East
Contract: Permanent
 

Our client, a highly respected housing association, is seeking an experienced Fire Improvement Works Contract Surveyor to support the delivery of vital fire safety and compliance programmes across their London and South-East portfolio.

The Role

As the Fire Improvement Works Contract Surveyor, you will assist in delivering both active and passive fire improvement programmes — including fire doors, fire stopping, fire detection systems, communal alarms, and other remedial or renewal works. Working closely with the Senior FIW Project Manager, you’ll ensure that all projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and in full compliance with statutory and internal standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of fire safety improvement works in line with Fire Risk Assessment outcomes and Fire Safety Standards.
• Inspect and scope properties to prepare detailed specifications for required works.
• Monitor contractors’ performance and carry out regular inspections to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.
• Conduct post-inspections and manage contractor valuations and variations.
• Ensure accurate record keeping and reporting via Keystone and other compliance systems.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams — including Building Services, Health & Safety, and Housing — to ensure seamless delivery.
• Maintain excellent financial oversight, ensuring value for money across all fire safety projects.
• Provide regular operational updates to senior management and contribute to compliance reports.
• Uphold the organisation’s commitment to health, safety, and equality across all areas of work.

About You

• Demonstrable experience delivering or supporting fire safety, compliance, or building improvement projects (ideally within housing or property management).
• Strong understanding of fire safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Excellent project management, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, contractors, and residents.
• Committed to ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and customer care.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £60,000 per annum
• Permanent position within a forward-thinking housing association
• Opportunity to work on essential safety and compliance programmes with real community impact
• Supportive team culture and strong organisational values

If you think this could the role for you submit your most up to date CV to us and one of the team will be in touch to discuss the role in more detail.