Fire Safety Surveyor – Interim (South East London)

About the role

Our client, a South East London Council, is seeking an interim Fire Safety Surveyor to protect residents, employees and visitors by identifying, assessing and mitigating fire safety risks across a range of properties.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) in line with current legislation and recognised standards.
• Review and validate existing FRAs, identifying deficiencies and recommending remedial actions.
• Prioritise risks and support the development of mitigation plans.
• Carry out inspections and audits of residential, commercial and mixed‑use sites.
• Provide technical guidance to internal teams, contractors and stakeholders.
• Monitor remedial works, verify completion and maintain accurate records.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits and enforcement actions.
• Stay up‑to‑date with changes in fire safety legislation and best practice.

Required profile

• Proven experience delivering FRAs in residential, commercial or public‑sector environments.
• Recognised Fire Risk Assessment qualification (e.g., Level 3 or Level 4 Certificate).
• Strong knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, Building Safety Act 2022 and relevant British Standards such as BS 9999.
• Experience producing detailed FRA reports and prioritising recommendations.

Required skills

• Fire Risk Assessment
• Fire Safety legislation compliance
• BS 9999 standards