Fire Surveyor

Expression of Interest | Future Project Requirements Motif Fire Consultants is inviting expressions of interest from experienced Fire Surveyors as we prepare for anticipated future project requirements. We are currently tendering for opportunities that may require additional surveying capability. As part of our forward planning, we are looking to identify suitably experienced professionals ahead of potential project awards. This is an expression of interest rather than a current vacancy. Suitable applicants may be contacted as relevant project requirements develop. ROLE OVERVIEW Potential future assignments may involve carrying out passive fire protection surveys across a range of building types, including healthcare, education, residential, commercial and other complex or occupied environments. Survey activities will primarily focus on:

• Fire stopping
• Compartmentation
• Fire doors and doorsets Fire Surveyors will be expected to independently undertake surveys within their demonstrated area of competence, accurately record site conditions and identify defects, damage, breaches or other areas of concern. The work may include recording locations, dimensions, substrates, services and other relevant site information, together with capturing clear photographic and supporting evidence. Fire Surveyors will be expected to understand the purpose and function of the passive fire protection measures being inspected, work methodically and consistently, and recognise when findings require escalation or further technical review. Fire Surveyors will also be expected to prepare clear, accurate and professional written survey reports that effectively communicate their findings and supporting evidence. Fire Surveyors will be expected to recognise where findings may require further technical review and to provide the relevant information and evidence to support that process. Complex technical interpretation, specialist advice and remedial fire stopping specifications will be led by the appropriate technical resource. EXPERIENCE & COMPETENCE We are interested in hearing from individuals who can demonstrate:
• Relevant practical experience within passive fire protection, construction or a comparable surveying or inspection environment.
• Experience carrying out passive fire surveys, inspections and/or verification activities.
• Good practical knowledge of fire stopping and penetration sealing systems.
• Good understanding of compartmentation principles and the identification of breaches or deficiencies.
• Experience inspecting fire doors and doorsets.
• Ability to identify, accurately record and clearly describe defects and site conditions.
• Ability to record relevant dimensions, substrates, services and other information required to support survey findings.
• Ability to capture suitable photographic and supporting evidence.
• Good working knowledge of relevant fire safety guidance, standards and industry guidance applicable to fire stopping, compartmentation and fire doors.
• Ability to follow survey scopes, inspection criteria, technical instructions and project-specific requirements.
• Experience producing clear, accurate and professional written survey reports.
• Ability to recognise the limitations of visual inspection and available evidence.
• Ability to recognise matters outside their competence and escalate these appropriately for further technical review.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and professionally within complex and occupied buildings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and relevant surveying software. QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING & COMPETENCE Applicants should be able to demonstrate competence through an appropriate combination of qualifications, relevant training, practical experience and continued professional development. We would expect applicants to hold or demonstrate:
• NVQ Level 2 in Passive Fire Protection
• Relevant training and qualifications appropriate to the areas being surveyed, including fire stopping, compartmentation and fire doors where applicable.
• Evidence of continued professional development and ongoing learning within passive fire protection.
• Valid CSCS card appropriate to the activities being undertaken.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to satisfy project-specific security, safeguarding and vetting requirements, including DBS checks where required. Additional relevant passive fire, fire safety, construction or building-related qualifications would be welcomed. Professional membership of a relevant industry or professional body would also be advantageous but is not essential for this level of role. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for surveyors who can be trusted to undertake work independently, follow an agreed survey scope and produce reliable information that can be used for further technical assessment, reporting and remedial planning. The ability to recognise when something is uncertain, outside the survey scope or beyond the individual's competence is equally important. Surveyors will be expected to escalate these matters rather than make unsupported technical assumptions. Accuracy, consistency, professionalism and the quality of the evidence gathered will be central to the role. REGISTER YOUR INTEREST This opportunity forms part of Motif Fire Consultants' forward resource planning and does not represent an immediate vacancy or guaranteed appointment. If your experience, qualifications and training align with the requirements above, please click Apply and submit your details to register your interest in future opportunities with Motif Fire Consultants. Suitable applicants may be contacted for an initial conversation as relevant project requirements develop. Motif Fire Consultants A safer built environment.