Fire Risk Assessor

Purobuild; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local work in Manchester area

Full-time, permanent position

Varied portfolio of properties

Job summary

Purobuild is seeking an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to join our established fire safety team in Manchester. You will conduct Type 1-4 fire risk assessments across commercial and residential properties, ensuring compliance with current legislation and best practice.

The successful candidate will have proven Fire Risk Assessor experience, Level 3 or 4 qualifications, excellent report-writing and communication skills, and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Fire Risk Assessor.
• Membership of a recognised fire safety body is advantageous.
• Good knowledge of current fire safety legislation.
• Experience assessing a range of property types.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out Type 1-4 fire risk assessments, where competent and required.
• Assessing fire safety arrangements, means of escape and fire protection measures.
• Identifying fire hazards and evaluating associated risks.
• Producing clear, detailed and accurate fire risk assessment reports.
• Providing practical recommendations to clients to improve fire safety.
• Advising on relevant fire safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Managing your own workload and assessment schedule.
• Maintaining professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Report writing

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment

Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment

Job description

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established fire safety business looking to appoint an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to join their growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Fire Risk Assessor who wants consistent local work, a competitive salary of up to £50,000 and the opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of properties throughout Manchester and the surrounding areas.

The Role

As a Fire Risk Assessor, you will be responsible for carrying out comprehensive fire risk assessments across a range of commercial and residential properties, ensuring clients remain compliant with current fire safety legislation and best practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out Type 1-4 fire risk assessments, where competent and required.
• Assessing fire safety arrangements, means of escape and fire protection measures.
• Identifying fire hazards and evaluating associated risks.
• Producing clear, detailed and accurate fire risk assessment reports.
• Providing practical recommendations to clients to improve fire safety.
• Advising on relevant fire safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Managing your own workload and assessment schedule.
• Maintaining professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience working as a Fire Risk Assessor.
• Relevant fire safety qualifications (e.g. Level 3 or Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment).
• Membership of a recognised professional fire safety body would be advantageous.
• Good knowledge of current fire safety legislation and guidance.
• Experience assessing a range of property types.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £50,000, depending on experience.
• Predominantly local work across Manchester and surrounding areas.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Varied portfolio of properties and clients.
• Opportunity to join an established and growing business.
• Supportive working environment.

Key words include:

(Fire, Fire Risk Assessor, Fire Risk Assessment, Fire Safety, Fire Safety Consultant, IFE, IFSM)