Fire Door Surveyor

Overview

Conduct fire door and compartmentation surveys on MOD sites to ensure compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• fire survey
• compartmentation
• door inspection
• defect reporting
• client liaison
• security clearance

Tasks

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. 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. 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. 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.

Requirements

• security clearance
• fire door
• compartmentation
• fdis
• microsoft office
• driving licence

What You Bring

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. 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. 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. Security Clearance Required By submitting an application you are agreeing to Ventro Group's GDPR Privacy Notice (including data storage). -Understanding of and ability to comply with MOD security protocols -Strong communication skills and ability to work within secure environments -Willingness to commit to a minimum 3-year contract -Previous experience working on government or MOD projects -Existing security clearance (BPSS level) -Ability to obtain and maintain UK security clearance (fully funded by the company) -Previous compartmentation and/or door surveying experience -Full driving licence -Ability to read construction drawings (including working with sensitive/classified documents) -FDIS certification would be great -Comfortable with IT (Microsoft Office, tablet software) -Eye for detail and practical problem-solving approach -Good understanding of fire safety regulations

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Benefits

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. -Company Rewards: Access to employee discount schemes and recognition programs -Employee Referral Program: Financial incentives for successful candidate referrals -Flexible Benefits: Holiday purchase scheme allowing additional time off -Security Clearance: Fully funded by the company, enhancing your professional credentials -Healthcare: Comprehensive health care coverage

About Ventro - Fire Compliance

-Founded in Plymouth as a fire‑safety start‑up over a decade ago, Ventro has grown organically into a UK leading specialist. -Strategically merged with OmniZone in 2018 and integrated Dorset Fire Protection in 2024 with self‑funded growth. -Delivers end‑to‑end compliance: from compartmentation and fire doors to alarms, sprinklers and emergency lighting. -Holds the highest industry accreditations, blending passive and active strategies under one unified service. -Backed by KLAR Partners investment, financing expansion without sacrificing independence.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-security clearance required and will be fully funded by the company -must obtain and maintain uk security clearance upon offer -existing bpss‑level clearance is advantageous