Fire Door Surveyor

Permanent, Full-time position | Minimum 3-year contract | Monday to Friday We're part of an exciting group of companies specialising in fire safety services and building compliance. Right now, we're looking for a skilled Fire Door and Compartmentation Surveyor to join our team working exclusively on Ministry of Defence (MOD) projects. Security Clearance Required This role involves working on high-security MOD sites and facilities. Successful candidates will be required to obtain and maintain security clearance, which will be fully funded by the company. The clearance process will be initiated upon offer of employment. What's in it for you Genuine career development - You'll become a fire safety specialist working on some of the UK's most sensitive and critical defence infrastructure. Build expertise in compartmentation, passive fire protection and FDIS within high-security environments that makes you highly sought after. Progress from surveyor to senior roles with clear pathways to management positions. Variety that keeps you engaged - Work across diverse MOD facilities and defence establishments. From military accommodation and administrative buildings to specialist operational facilities, each project presents unique challenges and security considerations. No two days are the same. Job security in an essential industry - Fire safety compliance for MOD facilities is mission-critical and never goes away. You'll be working in a recession-proof sector with a minimum 3-year contract, providing excellent long-term security and stability in an industry with growing demand for security-cleared professionals. Real autonomy and responsibility - Work independently across MOD sites, make technical decisions within high-security environments, build relationships with defence clients, and see your expertise directly contribute to the safety of critical defence infrastructure and business growth. Other benefits include: Flexible Benefits: Holiday purchase scheme allowing additional time off Healthcare: Comprehensive health care coverage Employee Referral Program: Financial incentives for successful candidate referrals Company Rewards: Access to employee discount schemes and recognition programs Security Clearance: Fully funded by the company, enhancing your professional credentials The role You'll be working with the Ministry of Defence across various military and defence establishments to ensure their buildings meet fire safety regulations and MOD-specific requirements. It's varied work that combines technical expertise with client interaction in high-security environments. Day-to-day responsibilities: You'll be surveying MOD buildings and facilities to assess compartmentation and passive fire protection, carrying out door inspections (some requiring FDIS certification) and identifying compartmentation line errors. Working with building drawings (including classified documentation) to understand fire ratings, you'll sometimes conduct destructive surveys to uncover hidden issues, then create detailed lists of defects and develop practical solutions. Beyond the technical surveying work, you'll review quotations from your findings, work closely with Health Check Managers and the Operations team, and meet with MOD clients and personnel to explain survey results and the importance of addressing identified issues. You'll also provide ongoing technical support on MOD properties and help Project Managers with your building knowledge and expertise, all while maintaining strict security protocols. What we need from you Essential: Good understanding of fire safety regulations Previous compartmentation and/or door surveying experience Ability to read construction drawings (including working with sensitive/classified documents) Strong communication skills and ability to work within secure environments Comfortable with IT (Microsoft Office, tablet software) Full driving licence Eye for detail and practical problem-solving approach Ability to obtain and maintain UK security clearance (fully funded by the company) Willingness to commit to a minimum 3-year contract Understanding of and ability to comply with MOD security protocols Ideal : FDIS certification would be great Previous experience working on government or MOD projects Existing security clearance (BPSS level) Commercial awareness Happy working independently in controlled environments Interest in continuous learning and security awareness training Important Information: This is a minimum 3-year contract position working exclusively on MOD high-security projects. All security clearance costs will be fully funded by the company. Ventro Ltd values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Note: Ventro prefer to hire directly and we will be in touch with our PSL Agencies if this role is eligible. We do not accept speculative CVs and no fee will be applicable if sent. By submitting an application you are agreeing to Ventro Group's GDPR Privacy Notice (including data storage).