Details:
- Salary: £350 - 400 - Annum
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Northampton West Northamptonshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
The Role:
We are seeking an experienced Building Surveyor – Fire to manage Fire Risk Assessment (FRA) remedial works across a large housing portfolio. The role will focus on ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation, overseeing contractors, and delivering high-quality remedial works that improve resident safety.
You will work closely with internal teams, consultants and contractors to ensure that all identified fire safety actions are delivered in a timely, cost-effective and compliant manner. The role requires strong technical expertise, contract management experience, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities:
* Review and interpret Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and identify required remedial works.
* Ensure all works comply with fire safety legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Building Safety Act 2022.
* Develop and manage programmes of FRA remedial works, ensuring delivery within time and budget constraints.
* Prepare specifications, scopes of work and tender documentation for projects.
* Procure, appoint and manage contractors, ensuring performance, quality and compliance with contract terms.
* Undertake site inspections and audits to monitor progress and ensure fire safety compliance.
* Manage fire risk on site during works and ensure safe working environments are maintained.
* Provide technical advice on fire safety, building defects and remediation solutions.
* Investigate building defects and carry out surveys, producing reports with costed recommendations.
* Manage contract administration, valuations, variations and final accounts under JCT contracts.
* Liaise with stakeholders including consultants, fire engineers, residents and operational teams.
* Provide progress reports to senior stakeholders on programme delivery, risks and financial performance.
* Respond to customer queries and support high levels of customer satisfaction.
What We’re Looking For:
* Strong experience managing fire safety remedial works within housing or similar property environments.
* Excellent knowledge of fire safety legislation, building regulations and CDM requirements.
* Proven ability in contract management, procurement and cost control.
* Experience diagnosing building defects and specifying effective remedial solutions.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively and drive service improvement.
* IT literate with experience using asset management and contract management systems.
Qualifications:
* Degree in Building Surveying, Fire Safety or a related discipline.
* Professional membership (RICS, CIOB or similar) desirable.
* Fire safety qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH Fire Safety, FRA qualifications) desirable.
* Full UK driving licence required.
Working Arrangement:
This is a 3-month interim role, offered on a hybrid working basis