Fire Consultant

Randstad CPE; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned consulting firm seeks an experienced Fire Consultant for a semi-remote role primarily based in the North West. The individual will oversee fire safety projects, ensure compliance with regulations, and manage relationships with various stakeholders. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications and experience in fire safety, making it a crucial role in delivering high safety standards.

Benefits

Car allowance

Health care

Tenure bonus

Life insurance 3x annual salary

Qualifications

• Proficient IT skills.
• Understanding of fire risk assessment processes.
• Relevant qualifications and certifications in fire safety.

Responsibilities

• Specify remedial works for fire doors and compartmentation.
• Manage project schedules and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Audit completed fire stopping works and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical Writing

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Time Management

Education

DIPFD - Diploma in Fire Door Inspection

FSIDIP - Fire Stopping Inspection Diploma

Membership of a relevant professional body

Job description

Role: Fire Consultant

Package: £65,000 - £75,000, car allowance, expenses, health care, tenure bonus's and life insurance 3x annual salary

Location: Semi remote, ideal candidate based in the North West

We're seeking an experienced Fire Consultant to join our clients team on an on going exclusive contract. This role involves expertly navigating fire safety regulations, specifying complex remedial works, and managing projects from start to finish.

The role:

Ensuring high fire safety standards by writing and specifying remedial works from fire door and compartmentation surveys and fire risk assessments. You'll manage these projects with stakeholders, including contractors and clients, ensuring compliance and best value.

Key Responsibilities:

Specify remedial works for fire doors and compartmentation, including materials and standards
Interpret survey findings and identify non-compliance
Measure and cost remedial works; prepare estimates and tender documents
Manage project schedules with stakeholders
Audit completed fire stopping works
Apply CDM Regulations
Communicate technical information effectively
Negotiate with contractors and suppliers
Resolve technical and logistical issues
Potential travel to Northern Ireland and Scotland for audits
Qualifications & Education:

Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IFE, IFSM)
DIPFD - Diploma in Fire Door Inspection
FSIDIP - Fire Stopping Inspection Diploma or equivalent Level 3 qualification
Understanding of fire risk assessment processes
Proficient IT skills
Specific certifications in fire safety/passive fire protection (desirable)
Technical Knowledge & Experience:

Solid grasp of passive fire protection principles, including fire doors, compartmentation, fire stopping, and relevant regulations (e.g., Approved Document B)
Experience writing scope and schedule of works
Experience auditing fire stopping installations
Familiarity with fire door and compartmentation survey reports
Understanding of construction contracts (e.g., JCT, NEC)
Up-to-date knowledge of regulations and best practices
Experience with fire safety upgrades or different building structures (desirable)
Skills & Competencies:

Analytical skills to critically analyse reports and determine actions
Excellent technical writing
Strong communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills
Problem-solving abilities
Organisation, time management, and attention to detail
If you are a proactive and detail-oriented Fire Consultant with the required expertise, we encourage you to apply.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

Job Info

Job Title:

Company:

Location:

Posted:

Closes:

Jul 11th 2025

Sector:

Consulting

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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