Fire Risk Assessor

Brandon James Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted fire safety consultancy is seeking a Level 4 Fire Risk Assessor to conduct assessments across England and provide expert guidance. The ideal candidate will have an IFE Level 4 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment and experience in housing settings. This role offers a salary of £50,000 – £60,000, a car allowance, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Car allowance or company car

23 days annual leave

Professional development support

Private medical insurance

Phone and laptop

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fire risk assessments within housing settings.
• Strong understanding of current fire safety regulations.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Level 4 Fire Risk Assessments across various housing.
• Produce accurate reports with recommendations.
• Liaise with housing teams to provide fire safety advice.
• Ensure compliance with fire safety legislation.
• Provide technical expertise to clients.
• Travel across England for site assessments.

Skills

Fire safety legislation understanding

Excellent communication skills

Technical knowledge

Independent work capability

Education

IFE Level 4 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment

Job description

Overview

The Company A trusted provider of fire safety and risk management services, working with clients across the UK are seeking a Level 4 Fire Risk Assessor to support their team across England and Wales. As they continue to grow, they have secured a long-term housing association contract and are now looking to appoint a Level 4 Fire Risk Assessor to support delivery nationwide.

The Fire Risk Assessor Responsibilities

This role offers the opportunity to work on a high-profile contract covering housing stock across England, carrying out complex fire risk assessments, providing expert guidance, and helping clients ensure compliance with legislation and best practice.

You will work closely with housing association teams, residents, and other stakeholders, providing both technical assurance and practical advice. This position requires a professional with strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage assessments across a diverse property portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Level 4 Fire Risk Assessments across a wide range of housing, including blocks of flats, houses, high rises, sheltered accommodation
• Produce clear, accurate, and compliant reports with recommendations for remedial actions.
• Liaise with housing association teams and other stakeholders to deliver pragmatic fire safety advice.
• Ensure compliance with relevant fire safety legislation, British Standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical expertise and support to clients, ensuring risks are identified, managed, and mitigated.
• Travel across England to carry out site-based assessments (travel expenses provided).

Requirements

• Qualified to IFE Level 4 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment (or equivalent).
• Proven experience carrying out fire risk assessments within housing, social housing, or residential settings.
• Strong understanding of current fire safety legislation, regulations, and standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage workload, and deliver to deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.

What’s on Offer

• £50,000 – £60,000
• Car allowance or company car
• 23 days AL
• Continuous professional development and support from a well-established fire safety consultancy.
• Private medical
• Phone and laptop
• Pension

If you are a Level 4 accredited Fire Risk Assessor, please get in contact with Megan Cole at Brandon James,