Fire Risk Assessor

Brandon James; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety consultancy in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Fire Risk Assessor. The role involves conducting fire risk assessments, providing practical safety advice, and ensuring compliance with legislation. Candidates should have a recognized fire safety qualification and proven experience. This position offers a competitive salary and the flexibility to work from home after initial training.

Benefits

Salary: 47,000 - 52,000

Car allowance: 4,800

5% pension

36 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven experience conducting Fire Risk Assessments.
• A recognised fire safety qualification.
• Level 5 EQF qualification or above.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive Fire Risk Assessments.
• Provide practical fire safety advice to clients.
• Identify risks and recommend tailored solutions.

Skills

Fire Risk Assessments

Client relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Education

NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety & Risk Management

Degree in Fire Safety or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Due to continued growth and the recent award of several major contracts, a health and safety consultancy is expanding its team and seeking an experienced Fire Risk Assessor.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading fire safety consultancy and play a key role in safeguarding a wide variety of buildings, including care homes, schools, and offices. With the option to be based from home following initial training, this role offers both professional challenge and flexibility.

Key Responsibilities of the Fire Risk Assessor

• Carry out comprehensive Fire Risk Assessments and develop Fire Evacuation Strategies across a range of premises
• Provide clients with practical, cost-effective, and compliant fire safety advice
• Identify risks and recommend tailored solutions to ensure compliance with legislation
• Apply knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, DCLG Fire Risk Assessment Guidance, and British Standards
• Build strong client relationships through clear communication and expert guidance

Essential Criteria of the Fire Risk Assessor

• Proven experience conducting Fire Risk Assessments (including within residential care homes)
• A recognised fire safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety & Risk Management)
• Level 5 EQF qualification or above (e.g. degree in Fire Safety or related discipline)
• Registration with the IFE or IFSM Tier 3 (or working towards this)
• Full UK driving licence and proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check

Desirable Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of fire safety requirements across multiple building types
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship management skills

What's on Offer:

• Salary: 47,000 - 52,000
• Car allowance: 4,800
• 27ppm mileage
• 5% pension
• 25 overnight bonus
• 36 days annual leave

If you are an accredited Fire Risk Assessor, considering your career opportunities please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James.

Reference number:
20415