Fire Risk Assessor

Search People; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Search People is seeking an experienced Fire Safety Consultant to join a growing fire consultancy practice in Glasgow, UK. The role involves delivering fire safety services across sectors including construction, education, manufacturing, and care, with a focus on thorough assessments and compliant, practical solutions on site.

You will undertake fire risk assessments, mentor colleagues, support quality assurance, and occasionally deliver training.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering fire risk assessments across a range of premises.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation and guidance, including Fire Safety Order 2005 and relevant standards.
• Professional accreditation with IFE, IFSM, FRACS or IFPO.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to support both clients and colleagues.
• Willingness to travel regionally and nationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fire risk assessments across diverse premises, including complex and sleeping risk environments.
• Provide clients with practical, compliant fire safety solutions on-site.
• Support quality assurance processes and mentor other consultants.
• Deliver fire safety training as needed.
• Assist clients with general health and safety tasks such as inspections and audits.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Travel willingness

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Fire Safety

Professional accreditation (IFE/IFSM/FRACS/IFPO)

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire Safety Consultant to join a growing fire consultancy practice. The role will involve delivering fire safety services across a diverse client portfolio, spanning sectors such as construction, manufacturing, education, logistics, care, and professional services.

You will be responsible for undertaking fire risk assessments across a wide range of premises, including complex and sleeping risk environments. The role also includes providing clients with practical solutions and expert advice on-site, in line with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Building Safety Act 2022, and relevant guidance.

Additional duties will involve supporting quality assurance processes, mentoring other consultants through workplace assessments, and occasionally delivering fire safety training. There may also be opportunities to assist clients with general health and safety needs, such as inspections and audits.

What we’re looking for

• A Level 3 Diploma in Fire Safety or equivalent qualification.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and guidance, including Approved Document B, the Fire Safety Order 2005, and BS 9999/9991.
• Professional accreditation with IFE, IFSM, FRACS or IFPO.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to support both clients and colleagues.
• A detail-oriented approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel regionally and nationally as required.

Health and safety qualifications and membership of IOSH or IIRSM are desirable but not essential.

What’s on offer

• to £40,000 + Allowance Skills dependent
• A supportive and inclusive working culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth within an expanding consultancy