Assistant Fire Risk Assessor

Portsmouth City Council; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council is seeking an Assistant Fire Risk Assessor to join Building Services within the Building Safety Team. You will deliver fire risk assessments across the portfolio and support fire safety functions.

You will assess properties, advise on remediation actions and contribute to ongoing safety improvements. The role requires Level 3 Fire Safety qualifications (NEBOSH) and IFSM Associate membership with active CPD, plus experience in residential and corporate premises.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Fire Safety / Fire Risk Assessment (NEBOSH Certificate)
• Associate grade membership with the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM) with ongoing CPD
• Experience completing fire risk assessments for buildings including residential (under 18m) and corporate premises
• Strong communication, organisation, and ability to prioritise and manage multiple demands
• Full driving license and use of a car for travel across PCC Housing areas

Responsibilities

• Deliver Fire Risk Assessments and support in Fire Safety functions across the portfolio
• Assess properties and use technical knowledge to aid remediation and completion of risk actions
• Communicate findings to internal stakeholders and customers with clarity and professionalism
• Maintain stock/database records and support continuous improvement of fire safety processes

Skills

Fire risk assessment

Communication skills

Attention to detail

CPD active

Prioritisation

Education

NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety

IFSM Associate membership

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Power BI

Job description

We are looking for an Assistant Fire Risk Assessor to join Building Services to work within our Building Safety Team to deliver Fire Risk Assessments and support in the delivery of Fire Safety functions across our portfolio.

Candidates must demonstrate experience in fire risk assessments, be enthusiastic, good communicators and have excellent attention to detail, being able to manage demands and workstreams arising from the service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who is considering furthering their career in Fire Safety, having the unique experience of being able to assess properties and use their technical knowledge to assist and support with remediation of properties and the completion of fire risk assessment actions.

Skills:

• You will need to have a minimum of Level 3 qualification in Fire Safety / fire risk assessment, i.e. NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety
• It is essential that the post holder also holds a minimum of an Associate grade membership with the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM) and can demonstrate ongoing CPD activities to keep up to date with changes in the industry.
• Have substantial experience of completing fire risk assessments for buildings including residential buildings (under 18m high) and corporate premises.
• Have an interest in working within the built environment continually improving fire and building safety throughout their work.
• Can work independently, are well organised and able to prioritise and manage demands as appropriate
• Have excellent communication skills, including:
• o The ability to effectively communicate with internal stakeholders regarding the importance of Fire Safety
• o Speaking to customers and stakeholders face to face and via telephone to explain the purpose of your visit
• o Being assertive while dealing professionally with colleagues and service users.
• o The ability to explain fire safety issues to the wider business
• Display attention to detail to ensure that accurate information is recorded whilst undertaking survey works.
• Be organised, methodical and have an eye for detail when undertaking surveys.
• Have computer skills to enable you to update our stock database efficiently and be able to us use MS Word, MS Excel and Power BI proficiently.
• Able to work as part of a team to ensure a smooth delivery of the service and be flexible in being able to adapt to the needs of the team.
• Have a positive attitude towards work, be resilient, embrace change and actively work with your colleagues to improve the service offered to customers.
• Be able to use information to problem solve issues, apply knowledge and guidance to resolve provide technical advice, risk assess, ensuring customers and colleagues health and safety
• You will need a full driving license and use of a car as the role will cover all the PCC Housing areas. You will be required to carry equipment and to undertake surveys and provide proof of vehicle insurance that covers business usage.