Principal Fire Surveyor – Fire Safety Job in London, Greater London – 60,000 – 75,000

Overview

In this role you will lead and deliver large-scale fire safety projects from early planning through completion, collaborating with architects, councils, and design teams. You’ll mentor a team of engineers and surveyors while providing technically sound input aligned to current codes and regulations. The position offers hybrid working and exposure to high-profile UK projects, with opportunities to influence safety at the heart of architectural ambition. You will engage clients to meet KPI targets and support business development, contributing to a reputation for specialist fire safety advisory and design excellence.

Pay / Benefits

• private healthcare
• 27 days holiday
• hybrid working
• pension scheme
• life cover
• electric car benefit

Responsibilities

• Project manage complex fire safety projects across RIBA stages 1 to completion
• Lead and mentor Project Engineers, Surveyors and Consultants
• Provide technical consultancy and design input aligned to codes and regs
• Oversee project budgets, invoicing, scheduling and performance
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to deliver KPIs
• Support business development and secure repeat/new work
• Identify CPD and upskilling opportunities within the team
• Report to the Project Director and collaborate with senior colleagues company-wide

Key requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in fire or building consultancy
• Must be MRICS, MCABE, MIFIREE, MCIOB or working towards
• Strong understanding of fire safety design and guidance for different buildings
• Good knowledge of regulatory processes
• Ability to mentor/manage junior staff
• Understanding of building pathology, construction typology and materials
• Experience with cladding & facades / EWS1
• UK Driving Licence and own vehicle

• leadership
• client engagement
• mentoring
• fire safety design
• regulatory compliance
• EWS1

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