Fire Risk Assessor

Sustainable Futures Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association is seeking a Fire Safety Officer in London to deliver fire risk assessments across residential properties. Candidates should have a Level 3 or 4 qualification in Fire Risk Assessment and experience in similar environments. The role offers a salary of £47,000 - £57,000 depending on experience, along with flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Outstanding pension plan (up to 6% double contribution)

28 days annual leave rising to 31

Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance

Flexible working culture

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with residential fire risk assessments and related legislation.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Fire Risk Assessments across a range of residential buildings.
• Manage own programme of assessments and respond to fire queries.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and ensure compliance.

Skills

Experience undertaking FRA's in residential settings

Good working knowledge of fire safety legislation

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage own programme

Education

Level 3 or 4 qualification in Fire Risk Assessment or Fire Safety Management

Job description

Overview

Are you a Fire Risk Assessor looking to join an established team where you can make a real difference?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading housing association as a Fire Safety Officer within their well-established in-house Fire Safety team. With fire safety at the top of the agenda, you'll play a vital role in safeguarding residents and ensuring compliance across a diverse property portfolio in London and the South East.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Fire Risk Assessments (FRA's) across a wide range of residential buildings - from high-rise blocks and sheltered schemes to community centres and street conversions.
• Work independently across the SE London, Thames region (Greenwich, Bexley, Bromley, Dartford area), managing your own programme of FRA's while responding to ad-hoc fire queries and engaging with the Fire Service when needed.
• Go beyond the report - building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and ensuring fire safety actions are followed through.
• Benefit from flexibility: typically 1-2 days on site with the rest of the week home-based for reporting, with autonomy to manage your own schedule.
• Collaborate with the wider national fire team, with opportunities to contribute to QA, mentoring and service development.

What We're Looking For

• Level 3 or 4 qualification in Fire Risk Assessment or Fire Safety Management
• Experience undertaking FRA's in residential settings (housing, local authority, or similar sleeping-risk environments).
• Good working knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and wider fire safety legislation.
• Strong communication skills - able to build trust with residents, contractors and internal teams.
• A self-starter who can manage their own programme and take ownership of outcomes, not just reports.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential).

What's on Offer

• Salary: £47,000 - £57,000 (depending on experience)
• Outstanding pension plan (up to 6% double contribution).
• 28 days annual leave rising to 31 with service, plus bank holidays.
• Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, lifestyle benefits and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme through Octopus Electric Vehicles
• Flexible working culture with genuine work-life balance - autonomy to manage your diary and programme.
• Clear development and internal progression pathways

Why Join?

This is an organisation with a genuine commitment to progression, inclusion and sustainability, where staff are empowered to develop and supported to succeed. Many of the team have progressed through the ranks, with internal QA, training and mentoring in place with clear pathways to progress your fire safety career.

Interviews

Interviews - 14th/15th October 2025

Application

Apply now through Sustainable Futures Group (SFG) - Global Recruitment Experts in Health, Safety and Sustainability