Senior Fire Safety Surveyor

Senior Fire Safety Surveyor
£450p/d Umbrella (INSIDE IR35)
3 Months Initially (with view for extension in place)
London Borough of Hammersmith

Reports to: Head of Building Safety, Fire & Asbestos Compliance
Responsibility: Fire Compliance
Location: Agile working in line with Council policy

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior Fire Safety Surveyor to play a critical leadership role in managing and delivering fire safety compliance across the Council's housing and property portfolio. This is a senior, high-impact position with responsibility for ensuring statutory compliance, managing risk, leading teams and contractors, and safeguarding residents while services continue to operate.
You will provide expert technical leadership on fire safety matters, influence policy and strategy, and ensure robust monitoring systems are in place to manage risk effectively across a complex organisation.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage fire safety compliance services across the Council's estate
Carry out and oversee fire safety inspections and risk assessments
Develop, implement and monitor fire safety policies, procedures and compliance frameworks
Lead, manage and support teams to deliver effective compliance outcomes
Manage contractors, building strong relationships while achieving challenging performance targets

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
You will have:
UK Residency
Minimum 3 years' proven experience leading fire safety or health & safety functions within a local authority organisation
Demonstrable leadership experience, including managing small teams and contractors
In-depth knowledge of fire safety legislation and regulatory compliance
Degree-level qualification in Fire Safety Management, Fire Engineering or equivalent
NEBOSH General Certificate

To be considered for the post, please apply with your CV for a proposed start date of February