Building Surveyor

Building Surveyor Job

Location: Tyneside / Durham / North Yorkshire, with nationwide travel required

Job Type: Full-time

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Building Surveyor with strong knowledge of passive fire protection, fire stopping and compartmentation to join our growing team.

The role will involve carrying out detailed building surveys, assessing the condition and effectiveness of existing passive fire protection measures, and identifying any remedial works required. You will use your technical and commercial knowledge to develop practical, compliant solutions and support projects from initial survey through to delivery.

This is a varied role suited to someone who combines strong surveying capability with a sound understanding of fire protection systems, remediation requirements and associated costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out passive fire protection, fire stopping and compartmentation surveys across a range of buildings.
• Inspect existing fire protection measures and identify defects, gaps and non-compliance.
• Produce clear, accurate and professional survey reports, including recommendations and remedial requirements.
• Develop detailed scopes of work for required remediation.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates for remediation works, including labour, materials and access requirements.
• Identify appropriate fire stopping products, systems and technical solutions.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Compliance, Commercial teams and clients to support projects from survey through to completion.
• Provide clear technical advice to clients and other stakeholders.
• Ensure survey findings, scopes and pricing are accurate, commercially viable and aligned with relevant standards and project requirements.
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation.
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation, building regulations, industry standards, products and best practice.

We are looking for someone with:

• Proven experience as a Building Surveyor or in a closely related surveying role.
• Strong experience of passive fire protection, fire stopping and compartmentation.
• Practical knowledge of fire stopping products, systems and installation methods.
• Experience identifying defects and developing appropriate remedial solutions.
• Experience preparing scopes of work and costing remediation projects.
• A strong understanding of building construction and fire protection principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to surveying and reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information clearly.
• Knowledge of or ability to carry out fire door inspections will be an advantage.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider project team is essential.
• A strong commitment to quality, safety and compliance.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to join a growing building integrity business and play an important role in delivering safe, compliant and practical solutions for clients across the UK.

You will work across a varied portfolio of projects and have the opportunity to apply both your technical and commercial expertise across the full lifecycle of remediation works.

If you have strong surveying experience, a sound knowledge of passive fire protection and the commercial awareness to turn survey findings into practical solutions, we would like to hear from you.

For the candidate with the right attitude and aptitude training will be provided.

To apply, please send your CV to [email protected]

Pay: £35,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person