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Job Specification: Fire Protection Surveyor - Main Contractor (Warrington)
Position: Fire Protection Surveyor
Location: Warrington (Sites across the North)
Package: Competitive salary up to £40K, car allowance or company car, training, career progression, holidays, healthcare, pension
Company Overview: Well-established main contractor based in Warrington with a strong presence across the North of England. Specializing in delivering high-quality projects in various sectors, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational excellence. Currently seeking a Fire Protection Surveyor to join a growing team to oversee fire safety assessments and ensure adherence to regulations across multiple sites.
Role Overview: As a Fire Protection Surveyor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that all fire safety measures are effectively delivered across a variety of sites. You will be responsible for conducting fire risk assessments, overseeing cyclical and planned maintenance programmes, and ensuring all work is compliant with fire safety regulations, building regulations, and agreed performance standards.
You will provide detailed technical reports, cost estimates, and appraisals, as well as conducting surveys to assess the condition of fire safety equipment. You will also be instrumental in identifying trends related to quality and quantity of work and enforcing performance standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Fire Risk Assessment Actions:
Ensure the timely delivery of fire risk assessment actions, ensuring they align with fire safety regulations, fire specifications, and building regulations.
Cyclical & Planned Maintenance Programmes:
Manage and oversee cyclical and planned fire protection maintenance programmes, ensuring compliance with agreed performance standards.
Technical Reporting & Costing:
Provide detailed technical reports, appraisals, and cost estimates as required. Generate accurate measurements and quotations for necessary works.
Fire Safety Equipment Surveys:
Undertake surveys of fire protection equipment across various sites, including:
Firefighting equipment (e.g., dry risers)
Sprinkler systems
Fire alarm systems
Fire door visual inspections
Wayfinding signage
Contract Specification Documents:
Prepare and amend schedules and contract specification documents as necessary, reflecting changes or improvements to existing services.
Variation Orders & Notices:
Issue warning or default notices when required, enforce liquidated damages, and issue variation orders in accordance with contract specifications.
Quality Control & Trend Reporting:
Identify trends relating to the quality and quantity of work completed by operatives and contractors. Report on findings and implement corrective actions as needed.
Quality Surveys & Quotations:
Conduct quality surveys and generate quotations leading to high-quality, profitable installation and engineering works.
Essential Requirements:
Experience:
Proven experience as a Fire Protection Surveyor or a similar role within the construction or fire safety industry.
Knowledge:
In-depth knowledge of fire safety regulations, building regulations, and fire protection systems, including dry risers, sprinkler systems, fire alarms, and fire doors.
Technical Skills:
Strong technical skills in assessing the condition of fire safety equipment and preparing detailed reports, estimates, and specifications.
Attention to Detail:
Ability to identify potential issues and trends, ensuring that all fire protection work complies with the highest standards.
Communication:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports and liaising with contractors, clients, and internal teams.
Organisational Skills:
Strong ability to manage multiple sites, tasks, and deadlines simultaneously, while ensuring quality and compliance.
Full Driving License:
A full UK driving license is required as this role involves travel to various sites across the North.
Desirable Attributes:
Relevant fire safety qualifications (e.g., Fire Risk Assessor certification).
Experience with managing contractors and operatives on-site.
Strong understanding of liquidated damages and variation order processes.
Why Apply?
Competitive salary of up to £40K depending on experience.
Career progression opportunities, with the chance to take a leading role in fire protection projects.
Car allowance or company car provided.
Holidays, Healthcare, Pension.
Comprehensive benefits package, including holidays, healthcare, and pension.
