Fire Engineer / Surveyor

About usUCL is seeking an experienced Fire Compliance Surveyor / Project Manager to help maintain and improve fire safety across its diverse and complex estate.Working within Campus Infrastructure & Operations, you will play a key role in delivering fire-compliance projects that protect people, safeguard buildings and support UCL’s teaching, research, student accommodation and specialist activities.About the roleThis is an opportunity to combine technical expertise in passive fire protection with client-side project management, taking projects from the initial identification of need and feasibility through business-case development, design, procurement and construction to completion and handover.You will work collaboratively with Fire Safety specialists, building surveyors, engineers, maintenance teams, Estates Development, Health and Safety colleagues, academic departments, residential teams and external delivery partners to deliver safe, compliant and effective solutions across the estate.About youYou will bring substantial experience of managing building, refurbishment or compliance projects throughout the project life cycle, ideally within a large, complex or occupied estate.You will have a sound understanding of passive fire protection, including fire doors, fire stopping, compartmentation and cavity barriers, alongside the ability to interpret technical and statutory requirements and translate them into practical, deliverable projects.

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You will be confident developing project briefs, feasibility studies, option appraisals, cost plans, programmes and business cases, as well as managing consultants, contractors, budgets, risks, procurement and project delivery.An effective communicator and collaborative problem-solver, you will be able to build strong stakeholder relationships, exercise sound professional judgement, maintain robust compliance records and ensure that completed works are supported by appropriate inspection, certification and handover information.You will also demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, professional development, inclusive working practices, sustainability and a positive customer experience.What we offerAs well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan• Immigration loan• Relocation scheme for certain posts• On-Site nursery• On-site gym• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support ServiceOur commitment to Equality, Diversity and InclusionAs London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation.

We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong.We particularly encourage applications from candidates underrepresented in UCL’s workforce, including those from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and – for Grade 9 and 10 roles – women.Read more: UCL Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. xwzovoh Applicants should also familiarise themselves with UCL’s policies on: Prevention of Bullying, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy and Personal Relationships Policy.