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Fire Risk Assessor / Fire Officer

South/West London / Hybrid Working

£51,000 - £60,000 + Car Allowance

Permanent | Full Time | 35 Hours Per Week

Fortus Recruitment are currently working in partnership with a leading housing provider to recruit an experienced Fire Risk Assessor / Fire Officer to join their growing Fire Safety team covering South and South West London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a fire safety professional looking to join a well-established organisation with a strong commitment to resident safety, compliance, and long-term career development.

The Role:

Reporting into the Senior Fire Officer, you will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive programme of Fire Risk Assessments across a varied residential portfolio including social housing and communal residential buildings.

You will play a key role in ensuring properties remain fully compliant with current fire safety legislation and industry standards, whilst helping to improve overall fire safety across occupied buildings.

This position offers a hybrid working arrangement, combining home working, office attendance, and regular site inspections across the South London region.

Key Responsibilities:

Carrying out suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) across residential properties
Producing detailed FRA reports, risk ratings, and remedial recommendations
Conducting fire safety inspections in line with current legislation and British Standards
Identifying fire safety risks and advising on corrective actions
Supporting compliance across fire doors, compartmentation, means of escape, and communal areas
Working closely with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure remedial actions are completed 
Maintaining accurate compliance records and documentation
Assisting with fire safety investigations and reactive inspections where required
Requirements: 

Previous experience carrying out Fire Risk Assessments within residential or social housing environments
Strong understanding of Fire Safety legislation and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Fire Risk Assessment / Fire Safety Management
Good knowledge of Approved Documents and current industry guidance
Experience working within housing associations, local authorities, or residential portfolios
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage workload independently and as part of a wider team
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
Professional Fire Accreditation is desirable, although support may be available for candidates looking to work towards accreditation.
Package & Benefits:

Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
Essential car user allowance
Hybrid/agile working
Excellent pension scheme
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Health and wellbeing benefits
Life assurance
Volunteering days
Employee assistance programme
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected organisation where fire safety is a genuine priority and where your work will have a direct impact on resident safety and compliance standards.

For further information or to apply, please send your CV for consideration or contact Fortus Recruitment directly.

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