Fire Risk Assessor

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote working

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Discretionary bonus

Enhanced family leave

Fully funded training and professional

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a Fire & Health & Safety Risk Assessor to join its Risk team across the UK. The role focuses on delivering Fire Risk Assessments and General H&S risk assessments for a mixed portfolio of residential, commercial, and industrial properties, with autonomy and site-based work.

You'll work with clients to provide practical recommendations, prepare clear reports, and support remedial action planning while ensuring compliance with current fire safety and

Qualifications

• Proven experience carrying out Fire Risk Assessments and General Health & Safety Risk Assessments.
• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety (or equivalent Level 3 qualification).
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent Level 3 qualification).
• Strong knowledge of current fire safety and health & safety legislation and industry best practice.
• Experience producing clear, accurate risk assessment reports with practical recommendations.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload and diary.
• Strong communication skills with experience liaising with clients and stakeholders.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the region.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Fire Risk Assessments and General Health & Safety Risk Assessments across varied properties.
• Site-based role with remote working between visits; manage your diary to deliver high-quality assessments.
• Provide practical advice and produce clear risk assessment reports.
• Support remedial action planning and ensure compliance with current legislation.
• Attend client meetings and liaise with property managers; maintain high technical standards.
• Occasional travel outside the region and overnight stays may be required.

Skills

Fire risk assessment

Health & safety risk assessment

Client liaison

Report writing

Diary management

Organisational skills

Education

NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety (Level 3)

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (Level 3)

Job description

Overview

An established Chartered Surveying and Property Consultancy is looking to appoint a Fire & Health & Safety Risk Assessor to join its growing Risk team. Operating across the UK, the business delivers building surveying, project management and specialist compliance services to both residential and commercial clients. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and long-standing client relationships, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive organisation offering long-term career development.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £50,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus
• Hybrid/remote working
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Enhanced family leave
• Fully funded training and professional development
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee referral scheme
• Retail, travel, fitness and entertainment discounts

Responsibilities

As a Fire & Health & Safety Risk Assessor, you will be responsible for carrying out Fire Risk Assessments and General Health & Safety Risk Assessments across a varied portfolio of residential, commercial, industrial and education properties throughout the Leeds and Sheffield region. The role is primarily site-based, with remote working between visits, giving you the autonomy to manage your own diary while delivering high-quality assessments and reports. You will provide practical advice to clients, produce clear and accurate risk assessment reports, support remedial action planning and ensure compliance with current fire safety and health & safety legislation. You will also attend client meetings where required, liaison with property managers and contribute to maintaining high technical standards across the Risk team. Occasional travel outside the region and overnight stays may be required depending on client requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Proven experience carrying out Fire Risk Assessments and General Health & Safety Risk Assessments
• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety (or equivalent Level 3 qualification)
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent Level 3 qualification)
• Strong knowledge of current fire safety and health & safety legislation and industry best practice
• Experience producing clear, accurate risk assessment reports with practical recommendations
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload and diary
• Strong communication skills with experience liaising with clients and stakeholders
• Full UK driving licence
• Based within commuting distance of Leeds or Sheffield and willing to travel across the surrounding region

Desirable

• FPA Level 4 in Fire Risk Assessment (or equivalent)
• Professional memberships such as IFE, IFSM or IOSH
• Knowledge of British Standards relating to fire and life safety systems
• Experience assessing residential developments and mixed-use properties