Fire Risk Assessor

Sustainable Futures Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading housing association in Manchester is seeking a Fire Risk Assessor to deliver Fire Risk Assessments across various residential buildings. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 or 4 qualification in Fire Risk Assessment and experience in residential settings. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a flexible working culture, allowing you to manage your own schedule and contribute to a progressive fire safety team.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Outstanding pension plan

Health Cash Plan

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Flexible working culture

Qualifications

• Experience undertaking Fire Risk Assessments in residential settings.
• Ability to manage a programme independently.
• Good knowledge of fire safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Fire Risk Assessments across residential buildings.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Engage with the Fire Service as needed.

Skills

Fire Risk Assessment

Fire Safety Management

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

Job description

Overview

Are you a Fire Risk Assessor looking for a role with more ownership, flexibility, and progression? This is a rare chance to join a leading housing association as they expand their in-house Fire Safety team into the North West. With a strong reputation for progression, quality over quantity, and a supportive culture, this role offers the opportunity to take on a newly created position where you'll play a key part in shaping fire safety delivery across a diverse housing portfolio.

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 North West region (South Manchester - Trafford/Altrincham/Sale 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: £43,000 - £53,000 (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 - 14th/15th October 2025

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