Fire Safety Adviser

Job Title

Fire Safety Adviser

Location

Brighton, South East England

Salary

Competitive salary, dependent on experience

Employment Type

Temporary contract, 3 days per week

Job Overview

A Fire Safety Adviser is required for a 3-month temporary contract, working three days per week on campus in Brighton. The role will suit a fire safety professional with experience delivering Fire Risk Assessments, PEEPs, inspections and audits across complex or higher-risk premises. You will support an established fire safety team, providing operational advice, compliance monitoring and emergency planning across a varied property portfolio.

Role & Responsibilities

Undertake and manage Fire Risk Assessments
Prepare and review Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans
Complete fire safety inspections and audits
Provide professional advice to internal stakeholders
Support incident reporting and corrective actionsYou will also contribute to fire safety policies, procedures, compliance monitoring and responses to relevant legislative changes. The role involves communicating findings clearly to senior managers and supporting coordinated fire safety arrangements across multiple departments.

Skills & Experience Required

Relevant fire safety qualifications or professional membership
Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation
Experience completing Fire Risk Assessments
Practical PEEP and emergency planning experience
Experience delivering inspections and auditsYou will need experience working within complex organisations or higher-risk buildings, with the ability to interpret legislation and provide practical guidance. Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills are required.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary, dependent on experience
3-month temporary contract
Three days per week
Campus-based working
Support from the existing fire safety team

About Hunter Dunning

Hunter Dunning is a specialist property and built environment recruitment consultancy established in 2004, focused on quality and long-term partnerships in the UK and Ireland property and construction market. We specialise in full lifecycle property recruitment, covering architecture, interior design, surveying, land and planning, fire safety and wider construction roles.

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