Field Fire Risk Assessor — Independent, Evidence-Led

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd is recruiting a Fire Risk Assessor for an established property management organisation with a residential portfolio. This is a full-time, field-based role requiring regular travel across the portfolio and ownership of fire-safety decisions.

You will deliver proportionate fire risk assessments, produce clear reports with traceable evidence, and collaborate with property managers, contractors and colleagues while maintaining independent professional judgement.

Qualifications

• Current registration on the IFSM National Fire Risk Assessors Register at Intermediate Level - Tier 2 or above.
• ABBE Level 3 Award in Fire Door Inspection.
• Strong working knowledge of practical fire risk assessment in residential buildings.
• Ability to travel across the portfolio with a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver fire risk assessments across purpose-built residential and mixed-use buildings.
• Produce clear reports with traceable evidence, priorities and closure standards.
• Review evidence relating to fire doors, compartmentation, alarms and smoke control.
• Communicate findings to property managers, contractors and colleagues.
• Contribute to peer review, coaching and improvements to fire-safety standards.

Skills

Fire risk assessment

Independent working

Report writing

Stakeholder communication

Education

IFSM National Fire Risk Assessors Register – Intermediate Level (Tier 2+)

ABBE Level 3 Award in Fire Door Inspection

Job description

Cobalt Consulting (UK) Ltd is recruiting a Fire Risk Assessor for an established property management organisation with a residential portfolio. This is a full-time, field-based role requiring regular travel across the portfolio and ownership of fire-safety decisions.

You will deliver proportionate fire risk assessments, produce clear reports with traceable evidence, and collaborate with property managers, contractors and colleagues while maintaining independent professional judgement.