Fire Risk Assessor

Progroup Recruitment Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Progroup Recruitment Limited is seeking experienced Fire Risk Assessors to join a national fire safety contractor and consultancy in Edinburgh and surrounding Scotland.

You will primarily complete Type 1 and Type 3 FRA across residential and commercial properties, liaising with clients and stakeholders while delivering high-quality reports and actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• Experience completing Fire Risk Assessments.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation and guidance.
• Experience with Type 1 and/or Type 3 assessments.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Professional and methodical approach.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Relevant fire safety qualifications or memberships.

Responsibilities

• Completing high-quality Type 1 and Type 3 Fire Risk Assessments.
• Carrying out thorough inspections of residential and commercial buildings.
• Identifying fire safety risks, deficiencies and areas of non-compliance.
• Producing clear, accurate and detailed FRA reports.
• Providing practical recommendations and remedial actions.
• Liaising with clients, building managers and other stakeholders.
• Working in accordance with relevant fire safety legislation, guidance and industry best practice.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring assessments are completed to a high standard.

Skills

FRA experience

Legislation knowledge

Type 1/3 experience

Report writing

Independent worker

Memberships

Education

Fire safety qualifications

Job description

Fire Risk Assessor

Location: Edinburgh and surrounding Scotland area

Salary: £35,000 - £65,000 + Package

Sector: Fire Safety / Compliance / Consultancy

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting Fire Risk Assessors to work on behalf of a leading national fire safety contractor and consultancy.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Fire Risk Assessors to join a growing organisation delivering fire safety and compliance services across a wide range of residential and commercial properties.

The role will primarily involve completing Type 1 and Type 3 Fire Risk Assessments, with the opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of buildings and clients including social housing providers.

Depending on the experience level and technical knowledge of the invlividual, the portfolio of buildings will include single occupancy buildings through to larger complex HRBs.

Key Responsibilities

• Completing high-quality Type 1 and Type 3 Fire Risk Assessments
• Carrying out thorough inspections of residential and commercial buildings
• Identifying fire safety risks, deficiencies and areas of non-compliance
• Producing clear, accurate and detailed FRA reports
• Providing practical recommendations and remedial actions
• Liaising with clients, building managers and other stakeholders
• Working in accordance with relevant fire safety legislation, guidance and industry best practice
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring assessments are completed to a high standard

About You

We're interested in speaking with Fire Risk Assessors at a range of experience levels, particularly those with:

• Previous experience completing Fire Risk Assessments
• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation and guidance
• Experience with Type 1 and/or Type 3 assessments
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills
• A professional and methodical approach
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Relevant fire safety qualifications or professional memberships

What's on Offer?

• £35,000 - £65,000 salary, depending on experience
• Competitive benefits package
• Opportunity to work with a national fire safety contractor and consultancy
• Varied portfolio of projects and property types
• Opportunities for professional development and progression
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing fire safety business

If you're an experienced Fire Risk Assessor looking for your next opportunity, we'd be keen to hear from you!