Fire Safety Consultant

TN United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking a skilled Fire Safety Consultant to conduct fire risk assessments and provide expert advice on compliance. This role involves working with diverse property clients, delivering tailored fire safety solutions, and participating in career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Health cash plan and gym discounts

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Professional development support

Volunteer days and religious holiday swaps

Qualifications

• Experience conducting property fire risk assessments (Types 1-4).
• Solid understanding of relevant building regulations.
• Proficient in using fire risk assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed assessments of fire hazards and risks.
• Provide expert recommendations on fire safety compliance.
• Prepare and present detailed reports with recommendations.

Skills

Fire risk assessment

Client consultation

Fire safety engineering principles

Report writing

Education

Health & Safety qualification (e.g., NEBOSH General Certificate)

Fire risk assessment accreditation

Tools

Fire risk assessment tools

Job description

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Marlowe Software, Risk and Compliance

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Posted:

19.05.2025

Expiry Date:

03.07.2025

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Job Description:

Fire Safety Consultant

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Fire Safety Consultant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting fire risk assessments across a variety of properties, including commercial and residential buildings and providing expert advice on fire safety compliance and best practices. This role involves delivering high-quality assessments, compiling detailed reports, and ensuring fire safety measures align with current regulations.

Working with some of the best property clients in the UK, you will take ownership of and work with clients to provide expert fire safety consultancy advice.

What you’ll be getting up to

• Conduct detailed assessments of fire hazards and risks for both commercial and residential properties.
• Evaluate the potential effects of fire and implement measures to mitigate risks.
• Provide expert recommendations on the design, construction, and layout of buildings to minimise fire risks.
• Assess materials and structural choices for fire safety compliance.
• Identify and evaluate optimum preventive and protective measures to limit fire damage.
• Work closely with a variety of clients across the commercial and residential property sectors to deliver tailored fire risk solutions.
• Prepare and present reports, offering clear recommendations and guidance for improving fire safety.
• Manage your own workload, supported by our scheduling team and through regular team meetings to discuss company updates, challenges and growth opportunities.
• Participate in formal career development plans, training and sponsored qualifications to enhance your professional expertise.
• Ensure all assessments and recommendations align with current standards and best practices.

What we're looking for

The ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate behaviours that reflect our core values. Our colleagues are approachable and optimistic, focussing on solutions. We listen to understand client needs, delivering expert guidance and high-quality service. We foster collaboration by sharing knowledge openly and supporting others to thrive by sharing well-considered feedback. We continuously strive for improvement by being open to challenge, being curious and focussing on innovation.

In order to excel in this role you need…

• To hold or be willing to work towards a recognised fire risk assessment accreditation. You’ll have experience of conducting property fire risk assessments (Types 1-4), fire strategies for more complex properties and passive fire protection survey.
• Have a solid understanding of relevant building regulations approved documents.
• Experience working in a consultancy role within the property sector
• To consistently demonstrate a professional demeanour and high-quality service to foster client trust and satisfaction.
• Be proficient in using fire risk assessment tools and report-writing software.
• Competence in applying fire safety engineering principles.
• A sound understanding of relevant Building Regulations and Approved Documents is essential.

The candidate should either possess or be willing to obtain a formal Health & Safety qualification, such as the NEBOSH General Certificate. Additionally, they must demonstrate competence in applying engineering principles, codes, and expert judgment to understand the dynamics of fire and human behaviour, ensuring the protection of people from its destructive effects.

We put people first—whether it’s our customers or our colleagues. When you join us, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. We’ll give you the tools and opportunities to succeed, while ensuring you feel valued every step of the way.

We aim to support our colleagues both professionally and personally. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Salary: £40-55k per annum plus additional benefits
• Location: Field based & Home Based – generally 2/3 days on the road per week
• Annual Leave: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays.
• Wellbeing – Health cash plan, gym discounts, cycle to work scheme and an enhanced employee assistance programme
• Financial – salary sacrifice pension scheme and exclusive shopping discounts
• Family – we enhance statutory entitlements for family leave policies
• Community – volunteer days and religious holiday swaps
• Social – we host an annual conference to get the whole business together as well as our team of Social Champions who arrange regular events for inside and outside of work
• Development – we’ll cover the cost of a professional membership fee, support your personal and professional development and provide you with access to our online learning library