Senior Fire Risk Assessor

We are working with an established and growing fire safety consultancy looking to recruit an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to join their team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Fire Risk Assessor to work across a varied portfolio of properties, undertaking Fire Risk Assessments and providing clients with practical fire safety advice.

The successful candidate will have a strong technical understanding of fire safety legislation, experience carrying out Fire Risk Assessments and the confidence to work independently while maintaining excellent client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive Fire Risk Assessments across a varied portfolio of buildings.
• Inspect residential, commercial and mixed-use properties, identifying fire hazards and assessing associated risks.
• Produce detailed Fire Risk Assessment reports, outlining findings and recommended remedial actions.
• Assess fire precautions, means of escape, compartmentation, fire doors and emergency lighting.
• Identify deficiencies in fire safety arrangements and provide practical recommendations.
• Ensure assessments comply with relevant legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Liaise with clients, property managers, building owners and other stakeholders.
• Manage a busy workload, ensuring assessments and reports are completed within agreed timescales.
• Keep up to date with changes in fire safety legislation, guidance and industry best practice.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Fire Risk Assessor.
• Relevant fire safety qualifications, ideally Level 3 or Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment.
• Membership of a recognised professional body such as the IFE, IFSM or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation and guidance.
• Experience undertaking Fire Risk Assessments across residential and/or commercial buildings.
• Good understanding of fire doors, compartmentation, means of escape and passive fire protection.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate and technically sound assessment reports.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary depending on experience and qualifications.
• Company vehicle or car allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Professional development and support with further qualifications.
• Varied portfolio of projects across London.
• Opportunity to join an established and expanding fire safety team.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.