This role is to ensure that fire safety risks are effectively identified, assessed, managed, and mitigated by undertaking fire safety inspections, supporting compliance programmes, and providing professional fire safety advice. The role contributes to maintaining safe environments for residents, employees, contractors, and visitors while ensuring statutory compliance.
Main Areas of Responsibility
Conduct Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) in accordance with recognised industry standards and current fire safety legislation.
Review existing FRAs and validate the quality and suitability of completed assessments.
Identify fire safety deficiencies and recommend appropriate remedial actions.
Prioritise fire safety risks and support the development of risk mitigation plans.
Carry out fire safety inspections and audits across residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties.
Provide technical guidance to internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders on fire safety matters.
Monitor the progress of fire safety remedial works and verify completion.
Maintain accurate records, inspection reports, and compliance documentation.
Support regulatory inspections, audits, and enforcement actions where required.
Keep up to date with changes in fire safety legislation, guidance, and best practice.
Main Accountabilities
Deliver high-quality Fire Risk Assessments within agreed timescales.
Ensure compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, and other relevant legislation.
Produce clear, accurate, and evidence-based fire safety reports.
Escalate significant fire safety risks appropriately.
Support organisational compliance with internal fire safety policies and procedures.
Liaise effectively with building managers, contractors, residents, and enforcement authorities. Contribute to continuous improvement of fire safety management systems.
Mandatory Experience
Demonstrable experience undertaking Fire Risk Assessments in residential, commercial, or public sector properties.
Recognised Fire Risk Assessment qualification (e.g., Level 3 or Level 4 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment or equivalent).
Good working knowledge of:
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Fire Safety Act 2021
Building Safety Act 2022
Relevant British Standards (including BS 9999 where applicable)
Experience producing detailed FRA reports and prioritising recommendations.
If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance
Salary description
£375.00 - £375.00 per day