Fire Risk Assessor

Bryan & Armstrong; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to conduct fire risk assessments across residential and commercial properties. This full-time role involves independent site work and creating detailed reports. The ideal candidate will have Tier 2 or Tier 3 experience and a strong understanding of UK fire safety legislation. Flexible working and benefits are included.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension

Life insurance

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Proven Fire Risk Assessor experience at Tier 2 or Tier 3 level.
• Strong understanding of UK fire safety legislation and guidance.
• Experience assessing residential and commercial properties.
• Confident working independently and making sound professional judgements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Type 1-4 fire risk assessments.
• Produce clear, concise fire risk assessment reports.
• Identify hazards and communicate findings effectively.
• Manage workload, travel planning, and client communication.

Skills

Fire Risk Assessor experience

Understanding of UK fire safety legislation

Excellent report-writing skills

Good IT skills

Job description

Fire Risk Assessor | London, Birmingham or Manchester with travel | £50-65K + 25 days holiday + pension + life insurance + flexible working + benefits

We are looking for an experienced Fire Risk Assessor (Tier 2 or Tier 3) to carry out fire risk assessments and provide expert consultancy across a range of residential and commercial buildings. The role involves independent site work, high-quality report writing and direct client interaction. You will help clients understand and manage fire risk in line with current legislation and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Type 1-4 fire risk assessments in residential and commercial settings.
• Assess life safety fire risk in accordance with the Fire Safety Order, Fire Safety Act, Fire Safety (England) Regulations, 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 common areas and, where required, sample flats or demises.
• Identify hazards, deficiencies and non-compliances and communicate findings effectively.
• Liaise with building managers, residents, contractors and other stakeholders during inspections.
• Stay up to date with relevant fire safety legislation and guidance.
• Contribute to internal quality assurance, templates and technical discussions.
• Manage your workload, travel planning and client communication to ensure timely delivery.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven Fire Risk Assessor experience at Tier 2 or Tier 3 level.
• Strong understanding of UK fire safety legislation and guidance.
• Experience assessing residential buildings (including blocks of flats) and/or 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.

Agency Notes

This is a full‑time permanent role, working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, and is available to start as soon as possible upon appointment The client has not notified us of any specific Health & Safety Risks. The notice period is 1 week during probation, rising to 1 month thereafter and is paid on a monthly, salaried basis. Salary offered will be dependent on experience. You will be entitled to 25 days holiday (3 to be taken at Christmas) plus bank holidays + pension + life insurance + interest free season ticket loan up to £5K on completion of probation. You will be based at your local office or travelling to site 3‑4 days per week with the remainder of your time working at home.