Fire Risk Assessor

Dove & Hawk; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dove & Hawk is seeking a diligent Fire Risk Assessor to join our residential portfolio in Greater London. You will conduct fire risk assessments, review previous records, and contribute to safety compliance across multiple properties.

Candidates should have experience in fire risk assessment across residential buildings, with excellent attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to manage a demanding diary while liaising with landlords and clients.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire risk assessments across residential buildings.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in reporting.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with clients and contractors.
• Ability to manage multiple assessments and maintain a proactive diary.
• Client facing role requiring professional and courteous conduct.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out fire risk assessments across residential portfolio.
• Reviewing previous assessments, maintenance records, and contractor reports.
• Inspecting communal areas, fire doors, alarms, lighting and other safety measures.
• Liaising with property managers, clients, contractors and senior leadership.
• Prioritising work according to risk and ensuring quality and consistency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client facing

Communication skills

Organised

IT skills

Education

NEBOSH

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Working Hours:

Monday -Friday 9:00- 17:30pm

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Carrying out necessary fire risk assessments across the residential portfolio of the group
• Reviewing previous assessments, maintenance records, contractor reports and fire strategies
• Inspecting communal areas, fire doors, alarm systems, emergency lighting and other relevant fire safety measures
• Working directly with property managers, clients, contractors and the senior leadership team
• Reviewing own work and helping colleagues to ensure accuracy, consistency and quality
• Prioritising assessments according to the risk level and managing own diary

Must have:

• Fire risk assessment experience across residential buildings
• Strong attention to detail
• Highly organised and punctual
• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written
• A keen problem solver and good under pressure
• Client facing
• Strong administration and excellent IT skills
• Ability to build long-term relationships with landlords
• Positive and encouraging attitude

Good to have but not essential:

• NEBOSH
• FireQual
• The Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM) or National Fire Risk Assessors Register (NFRAR)
• ABBE Level 3 Award in Fire Door Inspection
• Other related qualifications also considered