Contract Fire Risk Assessor & Safety Consultant

Shield Safety Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield Safety is seeking an experienced Fire Safety Consultant / Fire Risk Assessor on a contract basis to deliver Fire Risk Assessments and related services to Hospitality and Retail clients across the UK. The role requires independent working style, self-management, and adherence to contractual deliverables under the Shield Safety framework.

The successful candidate will carry out Fire Risk Assessments, provide technical fire safety advice, liaise with clients on technical matters, and support

Qualifications

• Membership of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM).
• Level 3 qualification in Fire Risk Assessment or Level 3 in Fire Safety Management.
• Minimum of 1 year working in a consultancy environment or 2 years within the Fire Service.
• Strong customer focus with commercial awareness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Fire Risk Assessments within an agreed geographical area in accordance with the contracted scope of services and SLAs.
• Plan, schedule, and manage the delivery of Fire Risk Assessments autonomously, using professional judgement to meet contractual deliverables and timescales.
• Provide Fire Risk Assessment services in additional geographical areas as agreed.
• Ensure Fire Risk Assessment reports are completed, uploaded, and submitted accurately.
• Interface with Shield Safety’s Fire QA process to facilitate timely review and release of reports.
• Provide technical input to support responses to Fire Risk Assessment appeals or escalations.
• Maintain professional competency and CPD to deliver contracted services.

Skills

IFSM Membership

Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment

Consultancy experience

Fire Service background

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment or Fire Safety Management

Job description

Shield Safety is seeking an experienced Fire Safety Consultant / Fire Risk Assessor on a contract basis to deliver Fire Risk Assessments and related services to Hospitality and Retail clients across the UK. The role requires independent working style, self-management, and adherence to contractual deliverables under the Shield Safety framework.

The successful candidate will carry out Fire Risk Assessments, provide technical fire safety advice, liaise with clients on technical matters, and support