Housing Asset Fire Safety Surveyor
About the job
Salary: £42,839 - £46,142 a year plus £963 essential car user allowance
Hours per week: 37
Contract type: Permanent
Make a difference where it matters most.
Luton Council is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Housing Asset Fire Safety Surveyor to join our dedicated Housing Services team. This is a vital role where your technical expertise and understanding of fire safety legislation will help us ensure the safety and well-being of our residents across our housing stock.
As a Housing Asset Fire Safety Surveyor, you will provide expert, specialist fire safety support and advice across the department. You will ensure that all fire safety requirements are inspected, managed, and maintained in line with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Building Safety Act, and wider health and safety legislation.
You will be responsible for identifying fire-related risks across our housing portfolio and for designing, arranging, and overseeing the required remedial actions. Your work will directly support compliance with the council’s fire safety strategy and contribute to the overall safety of our communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out fire risk assessments (FRA) and manage FRA validations across housing assets.
- Identify fire-related risks and manage remedial work packages from conception to completion.
- Support major investment and refurbishment schemes with specialist fire safety guidance.
- Undertake procurement and contract evaluation activities, both pre and post-contract.
- Liaise with key stakeholders, including internal teams, consultants, contractors, and residents.
- Provide expert technical advice and training to housing staff on fire safety.
- Ensure compliance with CDM, Asbestos, COSHH, and Health & Safety legislation.
- Support the council’s Building Safety Manager on all fire and building safety matters.
- Work closely with residents and groups to promote fire safety awareness and best practice.
- Prepare technical specifications, drawings, contract documents, and manage programmes of work.
Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.
About you
We are looking for a proactive, qualified professional with a strong background in building maintenance, particularly around fire safety and compliance.
You will have:
- HNC qualification (or equivalent) in Surveying or a construction-related discipline.
- NEBOSH Fire Safety & Risk Management (or equivalent).
- In-depth knowledge of fire safety legislation, building regulations, and health and safety law.
- Proven experience in project and contract management, including budget setting and monitoring.
- Experience in conducting property surveys, producing technical specifications, and managing programmes of work.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – able to negotiate, advise, and collaborate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- A commitment to equality, diversity, and the principles of inclusive service delivery.
You must also be:
- Able to attend meetings and emergencies outside standard working hours.
- Willing and able to travel to sites and venues across Luton and, where required, the UK.
Why Join Luton Council?
At Luton, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking council with a strong focus on community safety, sustainable housing, and service excellence. We offer a supportive environment where your expertise will have a direct and visible impact. Join us and be part of a team that values professional development, innovation, and public service.
Ready to take the next step?
Apply today to be part of a team that’s working to keep Luton safe, compliant, and future-ready.
About us
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough
Application Process
On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.
Benefits
We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include:
- From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade
- Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave
- Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area
- Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant
- Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility)
- Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home
- Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns
- Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways
- Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons
- Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel
How to apply
We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out!
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Available documents
Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.Salary range
- £42,839 - £46,142 per year