Fire Consultant

IFE; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Company sick pay scheme

Gym discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced employee assistance programme

Volunteer days

Professional membership fee coverage

Access to online learning library

Job summary

IFE is looking for a skilled Fire Consultant to conduct fire risk assessments across commercial and residential properties. The successful candidate will provide expert fire safety consultancy, compile detailed reports, and ensure compliance with current regulations. This field-based role entails working with various clients while demonstrating professional demeanor and a solid understanding of fire safety principles. The position offers a competitive salary of £50-60k, plus comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting property fire risk assessments (Types 1-4).
• Solid understanding of relevant building regulations.
• Experience in a consultancy role within the property sector.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed assessments of fire hazards and risks for properties.
• Evaluate potential fire effects and implement risk mitigation measures.
• Provide recommendations on building design and fire safety compliance.

Skills

Fire risk assessment experience

Understanding of building regulations

Professional demeanor

Fire safety engineering principles

Proficient in report-writing software

Education

Recognized fire risk assessment accreditation

NEBOSH General Certificate

Tools

Fire risk assessment tools

Job description

We are Vantify. Through our unique compliance ecosystem, we deliver integrated platforms that enhance visibility, increase productivity, and minimise risk. Trusted by leading organisations like Ambassador Theatre Group and CompassRock, our integrated products cover every aspect of compliance, from risk assessments to supply chain management. When everything works together, you can spend more time on other things that matter to your business. That’s why our products have been designed to integrate with each other, helping you save time, maximise performance and maintain compliance.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Fire 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.

• 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 fire 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: 50-60k per annum (dependent on experience) plus additional benefits including car allowance if applicable
• Location: Field based & Home Based – generally 2/3 days on the road per week
• Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday 9-5:30pm with a one hour lunch break.
• Annual Leave: 25 days holiday in addition to usual bank holidays.
• Wellbeing: Health cash plan, company sick pay scheme, gym discounts, cycle to work scheme, mental health first aiders and an enhanced employee assistance programme
• Financial: Salary sacrifice pension scheme and exclusive shopping discounts through MyVantify our benefits platform
• Family: We enhance statutory entitlements for family leave policies, regular opportunities to support our charity partner – Mind, you'll be covered by our group life insurance for 3 x your annual salary and we offer a one-off 2 week period of paid leave for a life event when you complete 5 years of service
• 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