Fire Protection Consultant

Nav Walker Talent Acquisition; England; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Full medical cover

Company vehicle provided

Bonus scheme for new clients

Structured training and support

Job summary

A leading consultancy in fire safety in the UK is seeking a Fire Protection Consultant to take the lead on major nationwide accounts. Responsibilities include conducting audits, compliance inspections, and preparing evidence-based reports for clients across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have a background in fire protection or building surveying and excellent interpersonal skills. This position offers a flexible hybrid working environment, comprehensive training, and benefits including medical cover and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire safety or building surveying is essential.
• Keen attention to detail in all assessments.
• Clean driving license required, with a commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct annual audits of buildings and compliance systems.
• Undertake surveys of fire compartmentation and compliance inspections.
• Lead meetings with clients and manage site travel.

Skills

Experience in fire protection

Strong report writing skills

Proficient in surveying apps

Excellent interpersonal skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Passive Fire Protection

Level 4 in Fire Safety

Tools

PDF software

Job description

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Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per year (DOE)

Role: Full-time, Permanent

Location: South England – Bristol/Oxford/Reading/London (Hybrid, WFH with travel required)

A leading passive fire protection and fire safety consultancy is seeking an experienced Fire Protection Consultant to join their highly skilled team. This is a chance to lead one of the company’s major nationwide accounts, providing specialist passive fire protection consultancy services across approximately 70 buildings throughout the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct annual audits of buildings and property management systems.
• Carry out fire protection surveys and compliance inspections of completed works.
• Produce specifications for fire protection works to be completed by others.
• Undertake both intrusive and non-intrusive surveys of fire compartmentation (firestopping, fire doors, etc.).
• Prepare evidence-based reports for clients and provide guidance on remedial works to ensure compliance.
• Lead meetings with client teams in-person and via video calls.
• Manage your own diary, travel to multiple sites across the UK (London, Cardiff, Leeds, Glasgow, Margate, others as required), and occasionally stay overnight.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in fire protection, fire safety, or building surveying.
• Keen eye for detail and strong report writing skills.
• Proficient in surveying apps, PDF software, and evidence-based assessment.
• Clean driving license and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Passive Fire Protection or Level 4 in Fire Safety (additional training can be provided).
• Commitment to continual professional development and research.
• £55,000-£65,000 per year depending on experience.
• 37.5 hours per week, flexible working arrangements.
• 28 days holiday (including statutory), increasing with service.
• Full medical cover and personal pension contributions.
• Bonus scheme for new clients brought to the company.
• Company vehicle provided for work mileage, overnight accommodation and subsistence covered.
• All equipment provided and maintained.
• Structured, ongoing training and professional support.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about fire safety to take a lead role in a major, high‑profile account while working in a flexible, hybrid environment.

The company is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Please reach out on [e-mail] for any further questions.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Industries

• Fire Protection and Engineering Services