Fire Risk Assessor

Brandon James Limited; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension

Generous annual leave

CPD and training

Job summary

Brandon James Limited is seeking an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to support projects across Wales. You will carry out detailed fire risk assessments for residential, commercial and mixed-use properties and provide practical, high-quality recommendations.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, reporting, and liaising with clients and contractors. A recognised Fire Risk Assessment qualification and a full UK driving licence are essential, with hybrid working available.

Qualifications

• Required: a recognised qualification in Fire Risk Assessment or Fire Safety.
• Experience in carrying out fire risk assessments independently.
• Strong knowledge of current UK fire safety legislation and guidance.
• Experience across residential and commercial properties.
• Good report-writing and communication skills.
• Client and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Membership of IFE/IFSM beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking fire risk assessments across building types.
• Identify hazards, deficiencies and non-compliance.
• Review means of escape, compartmentation and fire safety provisions.
• Produce detailed reports with clear remedial actions.
• Advise clients on fire safety responsibilities and priorities.
• Review existing fire safety documentation and procedures.
• Liaise with building managers and contractors.
• Manage site visits across Wales and surrounding areas.

Skills

Report writing

Communication

Client liaison

Driving licence

Fire safety knowledge

Education

Fire Risk Assessment qualification

Job description

A well-established fire safety consultancy is seeking an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to join their team and support projects across Wales. The successful Fire Risk Assessor will work across a varied portfolio of residential, commercial and mixed-use properties, providing practical fire safety advice and high-quality assessments.

The Fire Risk Assessor’s Role

The appointed Fire Risk Assessor will be responsible for carrying out detailed fire risk assessments and supporting clients with clear, practical recommendations.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking fire risk assessments across a range of building types

• Identifying fire hazards, deficiencies and areas of non-compliance

• Reviewing means of escape, compartmentation and fire safety provisions

• Producing detailed reports with clear remedial actions

• Advising clients on fire safety responsibilities and priorities

• Reviewing existing fire safety documentation and procedures

• Liaising with building managers, property teams and contractors

• Managing site visits across Wales and surrounding areas

The Fire Risk Assessor

The successful Fire Risk Assessor will ideally have:

• A recognised qualification in Fire Risk Assessment or Fire Safety

• Previous experience carrying out fire risk assessments independently

• Strong knowledge of current UK fire safety legislation and guidance

• Experience working across residential and commercial properties

• Good report-writing and communication skills

• Confidence dealing directly with clients and stakeholders

• Membership of the IFE, IFSM or another relevant professional body would be beneficial

• A full UK driving licence

In Return?

The Fire Risk Assessor can expect:

• £45,000-£55,000, depending on experience

• Hybrid and flexible working

• Pension and generous annual leave

• Ongoing CPD and technical training

• Support towards further qualifications and professional memberships

• Varied projects across Wales

• Clear opportunities for career progression

This is an excellent opportunity for a Fire Risk Assessor looking to develop their career within a growing fire safety consultancy while working across a diverse portfolio of projects throughout Wales.

Ref: LB102569

Fire Risk Assessor / Fire Safety Engineer / PAS 79 / Fire Safety Act / Building Safety Act / IFE / IFSM / IOSH / Fire Risk Assessment / Fire Safety Consultancy