Passive Fire Surveyor

Karntek Ltd

Fire Door Inspector conducting inspections and compartmentation surveys to enhance fire safety. Joining a reputable firm focused on residential and educational buildings.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fire safety assessments, including fire door inspections and compartmentation surveys, while effectively communicating findings and recommendations. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of fire safety legislation and best practices to ensure compliance and safety in residential and educational settings.

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Fire Door InspectionsCompartmentation SurveysFire Safety AssessmentsFire Safety LegislationFDIS Qualification

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Hard Skills

Fire SafetyBuilding SurveyingPassive Fire ProtectionReport WritingCompliance Assessment

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingIndependent WorkWorkload ManagementFlexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

FDIS QualificationCSCS CardEnhanced DBS Check

Industry Keywords

Fire StrategiesFire CompartmentationFire Protection MeasuresResidential PremisesEducational Premises

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Carry out fire door inspections, compartmentation surveys, and other fire safety assessments across residential and educational premises throughout London and the Southeast.
Review and interpret fire strategies to assess compliance and support informed decision-making.
Build positive relationships with residents, clients, and site teams while conducting surveys on-site.
Identify breaches in fire compartmentation, including fire doors and other passive fire protection measures.
Assess existing fire safety provisions and provide clear, practical recommendations for improvement.
Produce professional, accurate, and easy-to-understand reports detailing findings and recommended actions.
Stay up to date with evolving fire safety legislation, guidance, and industry best practice.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Relevant experience in fire safety, building surveying, passive fire protection, or a related field.
Proven experience conducting fire door inspections, compartmentation surveys, or similar fire safety assessments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively in a remote, field-based role.
Willingness to travel throughout Central and Greater London, with occasional travel to client sites further afield.
Ability to attend Karntek's Stafford head office periodically as required.
Flexibility to stay away overnight when projects require travel of more than 1.5 hours from home.
Full UK driving licence with a maximum of 6 penalty points.
Successful completion of an Enhanced DBS check (arranged by Karntek).
Desirable
FDIS qualification or fire door inspection training.
CSCS Card.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive salary package, tailored to your skills and experience.
A commitment to paying at least the National Living Wage, reflecting our dedication to fair and responsible employment practices.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to rest and recharge.
Company pension scheme to help you plan for the future.
Discretionary bonus scheme, recognising and rewarding individual and business success.
Employee recognition programmes, including Employee of the Month awards, celebrating outstanding contributions.
Genuine career development and progression opportunities within a growing and ambitious business.
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), providing confidential wellbeing, financial, and personal support.
Exclusive discounts and savings through our employee shopping portal.
A supportive, collaborative team culture where your contribution is valued and your development is encouraged.