Fire Risk Assessment Manager

Securitas; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security company in Manchester is seeking a Fire Risk Assessment Manager to oversee the fire safety strategy in a complex environment. The role involves conducting assessments, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of 'Fire Safety First'. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience and relevant fire safety qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary of £48,000 plus a £7,200 car allowance, along with opportunities for career growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a fire risk assessor role.
• Membership of a recognised professional body desired.
• Experience assessing commercial or mixed-use properties required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire risk assessments in commercial settings.
• Produce clear fire risk assessment reports with recommendations.
• Deliver training and awareness programmes to improve fire safety.

Skills

Fire Risk Assessor experience

Report-writing skills

Understanding of UK fire safety legislation

IT skills

Communication skills

Education

Fire safety qualifications Level 3–4

Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH or equivalent)

Job description

Company Description

Securitas UK – the UK's leading over‑50s age inclusive jobs board and a global security professional network. We are on a mission to make the world a safer place, driven by our core values of Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness. We foster empowerment, innovation, and growth, offering industry‑leading training and career development opportunities.

Fire Risk Assessment Manager

Location: North West, UK

Pay: £48,000+ £7,200 Car Allowance

Hours: Monday – Friday (37.5)

Grade: G

Job Description

We are looking for a Fire Risk Assessment Manager to lead and deliver fire safety strategy across a large, complex organisation within the defence and advanced engineering sector. This is a pivotal role that develops, manages, and implements a company‑wide approach to fire safety, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and embedding a "Fire Safety First" culture.

What you’ll be doing

• Conduct fire risk assessments in commercial settings.
• Assess life safety fire risk in accordance with the Fire Safety Order, Fire Safety Act, PAS 79 and related standards.
• Produce clear, concise fire risk assessment reports with prioritised recommendations.
• Review and update existing assessments.
• Carry out detailed inspections of complex premises.
• Identify hazards, deficiencies and non-compliances and communicate findings effectively.
• Liaise with building managers, contractors and other stakeholders during inspections.
• Stay up to date with relevant fire safety legislation and guidance.
• Deliver training and awareness programmes to raise fire safety standards.
• Contribute to internal quality assurance and technical discussions.
• Prepare monthly reports and fire safety audits for senior management.
• Manage workload, travel planning and client communication to ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

Essential

• Proven Fire Risk Assessor experience minimum of 3 years.
• Fire safety qualifications Level 3–4 from a recognised awarding body.
• Membership of a recognised professional body. (NFRAR desirable)
• Strong understanding of UK fire safety legislation and guidance.
• Experience assessing commercial or mixed‑use properties.
• Excellent report‑writing skills in plain English.
• Confident working independently and making sound professional judgements.
• Willing to travel regularly, with occasional overnight stays.
• Good IT skills and a full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Full member of the Institute of Fire Engineers (MIFireE).
• Technical/Member of IOSH or equivalent.
• Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent).

Additional Information

It’s great to see you’re considering a career with us here at Securitas UK! You’re one step away from joining our global team of over 375,000 professionals.

Why Choose Securitas UK?

At Securitas UK, we are on a mission to make the world a safer place, driven by our core values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness. We foster empowerment, innovation, and growth, offering industry‑leading training and career development opportunities.

What you can expect

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• Career Growth: Clear pathways from apprenticeships to leadership programmes.
• Inclusive Leadership: A culture of respect, transparency and collaboration.
• Fair Pay & Benefits: Competitive, equitable compensation and benefits.

Our commitment to you

• Employee Networks – Safe spaces to connect and influence policies for change.
• Race at Work Charter & Armed Forces Covenant – Supporting equality and inclusion.
• Disability Confident Employer – Ensuring accessibility with our Reasonable Adjustment Passport.
• Health & Well‑being programmes – Mental health support and workplace wellness.
• Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification – Leading inclusivity for neurodivergent individuals.

Take the next step

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