Passive Installer Inspector / Senior Inspector

IFC Certification is growing and we’re looking for Inspectors and Senior Inspectors to join our dynamic team. You’ll play a key role in upholding fire safety standards by conducting audits and inspections under the IFCC Passive Installer Certification Scheme. This is a home-based role, with regular travel 3–4 days a week to client offices and construction sites across the UK.
Overview:

• Ability to plan and organise day-to-day activities involving administrative, investigative, inspection, auditing, measuring, and reporting skills
• Liaison with clients on office system and site installation requirements for installer certification in support of the IFCC scheme and any other relevant requirements
• Conduct initial and surveillance audits of clients’ office systems and site installation work as required in accordance with BS EN ISO 17065 and the IFCC scheme
• Carry out site inspections of buildings in accordance with clients’ specific requirements and ISO/IEC 17020
• Report inspection findings in accordance with ISO/IEC 17020
• Support internal quality audits relating to UKAS Accreditations held by IFCC

Senior Inspector additional responsibilities

• Line management of Inspectors within your geographical area
• Review audit and inspection reports prepared by Inspectors
• Provide additional oversight and leadership support to the wider inspection team

Responsabilities:

• A proven background in a technical or quality control role for either a certification/inspection body, manufacturer of passive fire protection products, or application/installation contractor
• Able to work closely and co-operatively with clients and stakeholders
• Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• A full, valid UK driving licence, along with a flexible approach, the ability to work independently, adapt to irregular hours when needed, and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications:

• £50,000 – £60,000 per annum
• £5,880 Car Allowance
• Generous Annual Leave – Starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional leave and increased entitlement with length of service
• 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday. This is primarily a home-based role, with regular travel to client sites and occasional visits to our Aylesbury office.
• Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced Family Leave – Enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave with 6 months full pay, plus 2 weeks full pay for paternity leave
• Milestone Rewards – paid and unpaid sabbaticals, charity donations, personal gifts, and retail vouchers
• Salary Reviews
• Company Bonus Scheme
• Pension Contributions
• Life Assurance – 4x your annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – Confidential support, advice, and counselling available 24/7, 365 days a year
• 24/7 GP Service – Access to medical advice anytime
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers – Supporting your health and well-being
• Welcome Pack – Filled with company-branded goodies to kickstart your journey with us

At Kiwa, we deliver results driven by our core values: Ambitious, Reliable, and Engaged the principles that guide how we work with colleagues, customers, and everyone we encounter. We are committed to fostering personal development, encouraging you to be ambitious, explore new ideas, and contribute to making the world a safer, more sustainable place. Here, you’ll thrive in a dynamic environment with ample opportunities for growth and self-development.

As an equal opportunity employer, Kiwa celebrates diversity and is dedicated to building an inclusive, supportive workplace. We embrace flexibility in hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds globally, ensuring a work environment free from prejudice, discrimination, and intimidation. Inclusivity and equality are core to who we are, and we uphold these values without exception.

If you have any questions about this role and would like to speak a member of the Talent Team, please e-mail us at uk.careers@kiwa.com.