The Opportunity
Our client is one of the UK's leading fire safety and compliance consultancies, forming part of a major national organisation with an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality fire safety services across the built environment.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically strong business that genuinely invests in the development of its people, offering long-term career progression, structured training and exposure to a diverse range of buildings and clients.
With a substantial number of Fire Risk Assessors across the country and in every region, the work is regional and does not involve extensive travel for work-life balance.
If you're passionate about improving fire safety standards and enjoy delivering high-quality, client-focused work, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
The Role
You will be responsible for undertaking Fire Risk Assessments across a diverse portfolio of well-known commercial brands, healthcare, education, government buildings and residential. Excellent variety of properties to survey.
Working closely with clients, building managers and internal technical specialists, you will provide practical, compliant and commercially focused fire safety advice whilst producing technically accurate reports and recommendations.
This is a varied, client-facing position that offers excellent exposure to different building types and genuine opportunities to further develop your technical expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Undertake Fire Risk Assessments in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and PAS 79 methodology.
Produce detailed, high-quality reports with clear, practical and risk-based recommendations.
Advise clients on legislative compliance, fire safety management and remedial actions.
Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders through professional communication and technical expertise.
Maintain an excellent understanding of current fire safety legislation, Building Regulations and recognised industry guidance.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across wider fire safety and compliance teams.
Manage your own diary and workload whilst delivering work to agreed timescales.About You
We're looking for an experienced Fire Risk Assessor who can demonstrate:
Proven experience undertaking Fire Risk Assessments independently.
Strong understanding of UK fire safety legislation, Approved Document B and associated guidance.
Excellent report writing and communication skills.
Ability to provide practical, proportionate fire safety advice.
Membership of the IFE, IFSM or another recognised competency register (Intermediate level or above preferred).
A qualification in Fire Safety or Fire Engineering would be advantageous.
Full UK driving licence.What's on Offer
Salary of £45,000 - £60,000 depending on experience.
Structured career progression within one of the UK's largest fire safety and compliance organisations.
Ongoing technical training, mentoring and funded professional development.
Opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of complex and interesting buildings.
Flexible benefits platform allowing you to tailor your benefits package.
Purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave each year.
Virtual GP service for you and members of your household.
Enhanced pension contributions.
Life assurance cover.
Save As You Earn and employee share schemes.
Financial wellbeing support, including access to earned wages before payday.
High street, gym and lifestyle discounts.
Supportive team environment with genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.Why Apply?
This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the UK's most respected names in fire safety and compliance. You'll work alongside highly experienced professionals, receive ongoing investment in your development, and have the opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing business that values technical excellence, quality and customer service.
If you're looking for your next challenge as a Fire Risk Assessor and want to join an organisation where your development is genuinely supported, please submit your latest CV, outlining your technical expertise and relevant sector experience
Salary description
£40000.00 - £60000.00 per year