Fire Risk Assessor

Progroup Recruitment Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage allowance

Pension

Ongoing training & development

Job summary

Progroup Recruitment Limited seeks an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to join a growing fire safety consultancy in Hebburn. You will independently conduct FRA across social housing, residential, commercial, education and healthcare premises, producing detailed reports and practical recommendations.

The role requires 1+ year of FRA experience, Level 3/4 FRA qualification, and strong communication skills with a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's experience undertaking Fire Risk Assessments.
• Strong understanding of relevant fire safety legislation and standards.
• Ability to produce professional FRA reports with clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Fire Risk Assessments across varied premises.
• Produce detailed FRA reports with practical recommendations.
• Undertake Fire Door Inspections and passive fire protection surveys.
• Provide technical advice per fire safety regulations and standards.
• Liaise with clients and site teams to ensure timely, quality outputs.

Skills

Fire risk assessment

Report writing

Client facing

Independent worker

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment

Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment

Job description

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: £44,000 Basic + Bonus (OTE £48,000)

Benefits: Mileage Allowance, Pension, Ongoing Training & Development

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Fire Risk Assessor to join a growing fire safety consultancy based in Hebburn. Due to continued expansion and increasing demand across the North West and Yorkshire regions, we are looking for a professional who can independently undertake Fire Risk Assessments while providing clients with practical, compliant and commercially focused fire safety solutions.

This is an excellent opportunity for an assessor looking to develop their career within a supportive environment that encourages professional development and progression.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive Fire Risk Assessments across a variety of premises including:

• Social Housing
• Residential Blocks
• Commercial Buildings
• Education Facilities
• Healthcare Environments
• Mixed-Use Developments

Produce detailed FRA reports with clear, practical and proportionate recommendations.

Undertake Fire Door Inspections and Passive Fire Protection Surveys where required.

Provide technical advice in accordance with:

• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Fire Safety Act 2021
• Building Safety Act 2022
• Relevant British Standards and Approved Documents

Liaise directly with clients, site teams and stakeholders. Maintain high standards of quality, professionalism and customer service.

Assist clients with fire safety compliance and remedial action planning.

Ensure all reports and documentation are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.

Support continuous improvement and contribute technical knowledge within the wider fire safety team.

Essential Requirements

Minimum 1 year's experience undertaking Fire Risk Assessments.

Level 3 or Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment qualification.

Strong understanding of:

• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Fire Safety Act 2021
• Building Safety Act 2022
• Experience producing professional Fire Risk Assessment reports.
• Good knowledge of compartmentation and passive fire protection principles.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.

Desirable Requirements

Tiered Fire Risk Assessor Register (TFRAR) Registration.

Membership of IFE, IFSM, IIRSM or equivalent professional body.

Experience carrying out:

• Fire Door Inspections
• Compartmentation Surveys
• Passive Fire Surveys
• Level 5 Fire Risk Assessment qualification.

Experience working within social housing and public sector environments.

Knowledge of BAFE SP205 requirements.

What's on Offer?

• £44,000 basic salary.
• Uncapped bonus structure taking earnings to approximately £48,000 OTE.
• Mileage allowance for business travel.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Support towards professional memberships and accreditations.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression.
• Diverse portfolio of projects across the North West and Yorkshire.

Ideal Candidate

You will be a proactive Fire Risk Assessor with strong report-writing skills and a practical approach to fire safety. Comfortable working independently and directly with clients, you will be able to provide pragmatic fire safety advice while maintaining the highest professional standards.

Seniority Level

Associate

Industry

Fire Protection

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Functions

• Strategy/Planning
• Premises
• Action Planning
• Communication
• Building Safety
• Commercial Buildings
• Mixed-use
• Social Housing
• British Standards
• Continuous Improvement