Building Surveyor/Fire Risk Assessor/Fire Consultant

AtkinsRéalis; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Fire Consultant to join their Project & Programme Services team. The role involves conducting fire risk assessments, managing client relationships, and providing professional consultancy across various sectors. Ideal candidates will have a NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety, relevant memberships, and several years of experience. This position offers opportunities for professional development and a commitment to supporting diversity and sustainability.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for continuous learning

Investment in career development

Qualifications

• Several years' experience in fire risk assessments across various sectors.
• Experience managing clients with a strong understanding of profitability.
• Willingness to travel for site surveys and assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire risk assessments and provide consultancy advice.
• Support senior management in daily activities.
• Manage client relationships and understand project regulations.

Skills

Technical fire knowledge

Client management

Time management

Continuous learning

Education

NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety

Membership with IFSM or IFE

Level 3 Award in Fire Door Inspection

Job description

How would you like to work on some of the most exciting and prestigious projects around the globe? Join our collaborative Project & Programme Services team, where everyone has a voice, and together, we deliver excellence for people and the environment. Flexible and remote working are central to our culture. Talk to us about how we can support you, whether through reduced workweeks, purchasing extra leave during school holidays, workplace adjustments, or a supported transition back after a career break. We value your transferable skills and potential and are committed to investing in your development and progression.

Join us as a Fire Consultant and work with talented colleagues, driving innovation and excellence. You will work on engaging, varied projects across sectors such as retail, health, energy, commercial property, education, and public sectors. In our multidisciplinary, collaborative environment, you'll be pivotal in managing client relationships while handling technical and legal issues. Your responsibilities include:

1. Working on local, regional, and national projects providing a range of fire consultancy duties.
2. Carrying out fire risk assessments, fire compartmentation, and fire door surveys, and providing professional fire consultancy advice.
3. Supporting AtkinsRéalis' National Lead for fire consultancy and other senior managers in their daily activities.
4. Staying up-to-date with regulations and legislation.
5. Line management, mentoring, and training junior staff.
6. Understanding principles of quality, safety, and environmental management in survey, design, and project management.

Qualifications and experience required include:

• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety.
• Membership with the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM) or the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE).
• Level 3 Award in Fire Door Inspection is advantageous.
• Sound technical fire knowledge and passive fire surveying experience.
• Several years' experience in fire risk assessments across various sectors and property types.
• Experience managing clients with a strong understanding of profitability, business development, and commercial awareness.
• Excellent time management, punctuality, and commitment to completing tasks.
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and supporting colleagues' development.
• Ability to contribute positively to team and client relationships.
• Willingness to travel for site surveys and assessments.

At AtkinsRéalis, we offer a place where you can engineer a better future. Our digital-enabled approach transforms outcomes for people and the environment. You'll have a wide range of projects and endless opportunities for career growth, with increased responsibilities, acclaimed training programs, and a culture that prioritizes diversity, health, and happiness.

Join our Project & Programme Services team and expand your career on some of the most exciting construction projects, from Sizewell C to London's Heathrow Airport, and Europe's first eco-friendly mosque. You'll gain invaluable exposure to international expertise and innovation in local niche areas. Our work is community-focused, and our people are proud to contribute towards a Net Zero Carbon future and city regeneration across the UK.

At AtkinsRéalis, we embrace diversity and believe that world-class talent comes from varied backgrounds and perspectives. We do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, religion, or disability; instead, we see these differences as strengths.