Advanced Fire Risk Assessor

Search People; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Private healthcare

Car allowance

Job summary

Search People is representing a respected fire safety consultancy in London and the South East. We seek an Advanced Level Fire Risk Assessor with current IFSM accreditation to lead complex risk assessments across diverse premises.

The role reports to the Head of Fire Safety and requires senior-level expertise, rigorous adherence to legislation, and the ability to mentor colleagues while delivering within project budgets. Hybrid working is available.

Qualifications

• Current IFSM accreditation (MIFSM or FIFSM) listed on IFSM Register at Advanced Level.
• Level 4/5 Fire Safety qualification or degree in Fire Engineering or equivalent.
• Extensive experience as a Fire Risk Assessor at a senior/advanced level.
• Strong knowledge of Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, PAS 79, BS 9999 and Approved Document.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to produce robust reports.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites.
• IFEE/IOSH membership and health/safety qualification beneficial.
• Experience providing expert witness testimony or representing clients at enforcement meetings.
• Knowledge of Building Safety Act 2022 and information governance (golden thread).

Responsibilities

• Conduct, review and validate Type 1-4 fire risk assessments under Fire Safety Order 2005.
• Provide strategic, technically defensible fire safety advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Liaise with clients, building managers, and enforcing authorities, including Fire & Rescue Services.
• Produce detailed, audit-ready fire risk assessment reports and maintain records.
• Mentor junior assessors and manage multiple projects within timescales and budgets.
• Maintain IFSM membership and ongoing CPD.

Skills

IFSM accreditation

Senior level experience

Technical authority

Excellent communication

Driving licence & travel

Education

IFSM Level 4/5 qualification

Degree in Fire Engineering

Job description

Advanced Level Fire Risk Assessor - IFSM

The Opportunity

We are exclusively representing a highly respected fire safety consultancy that is looking to appoint an Advanced Level Fire Risk Assessor with current Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM) accreditation.

This is a senior, technically demanding role for a proven fire safety professional who operates with authority, precision and a deep understanding of UK fire safety legislation. Our client is seeking an individual who can act as a subject matter expert, delivering complex fire risk assessments across a varied and often challenging portfolio of premises.

If you are IFSM accredited, technically exceptional and looking to join an organisation that genuinely values professional excellence, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

The Role

Reporting to Head of Fire Safety you will be responsible for undertaking, reviewing and validating advanced fire risk assessments, providing strategic advice to clients and ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation, British Standards and industry best practice.

You will work across a range of environments, potentially including high-rise residential buildings, commercial premises, healthcare facilities, educational establishments and mixed-use developments. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating at a senior level and will be expected to uphold the professional standards and code of conduct of the IFSM at all times.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct, review and validate Type 1-4 fire risk assessments in accordance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, PAS 79, BS 9999 and other relevant guidance.
• Interpret and apply Approved Document B, the Building Safety Act 2022 and associated legislation, particularly in relation to higher-risk buildings.
• Act as a technical authority, providing pragmatic and legally defensible fire safety advice to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Liaise confidently with clients, building managers, principal designers, duty holders and enforcing authorities, including Fire and Rescue Services.
• Produce detailed, articulate and audit-ready fire risk assessment reports.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all work reflects the highest professional and technical standards.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior assessors and colleagues.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Maintain current IFSM membership and commit to ongoing CPD.

The Ideal Candidate

• Current IFSM accreditation — MIFSM or FIFSM — and listed on the IFSM Register of Fire Risk Assessors at Advanced Level
• A recognised Level 4 or 5 qualification in Fire Safety, a degree in Fire Engineering, or equivalent.
• Extensive experience as a Fire Risk Assessor, with significant experience at a senior or advanced level.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, PAS 79, BS 9999 and Approved Document .
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise and legally robust reports.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites.
• Experience assessing high-rise residential buildings and complex healthcare premises.
• Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) or IOSH.
• Experience providing expert witness testimony or representing clients at enforcement meetings.
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act 2022 and the golden thread of information.
• A health and Safety qualification

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including [pension, private healthcare, car allowance, etc.].
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a market-leading organisation.
• Full support for continued professional development, including funding for training and professional subscriptions.
• A collaborative and technically focused working environment.
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements where appropriate.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Location: London and the South East

Salary: to £70,000 + excellent benefits package

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time