Fire Risk Assessor

JR United Kingdom; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm is seeking a Fire Risk Assessor to conduct assessments across the North East of England. The role involves working with clients to ensure compliance with fire safety legislation and providing technical advice. Candidates must have recognized training in fire risk assessment and a clean driving license, with the flexibility to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Full, clean driving license and willingness to travel throughout the North of the UK.
• Fully conversant with current fire safety legislation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire risk assessments according to recognized guidance.
• Liaise with fire safety coordinator and head of management.
• Provide technical advice and manage client expectations.

Skills

Fire safety legislation knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Technical writing

Education

Nationally recognized training courses

Job description

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Fire Risk Assessor, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Client:

1st Select Ltd

Location:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

4

Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

Job Description:

1st Select is working in partnership with an award-winning consultancy to recruit a competent Fire Risk Assessor to work in and around the North East.

The role involves:

• Undertaking fire risk assessments according to nationally recognized guidance, in an appropriate format and standard, in a timely manner.
• Liaising with the fire safety coordinator and head of fire risk management to deliver risk assessments aligned with contractual requirements.
• Collaborating with sub-consultants.
• Attending client meetings when necessary.
• Peer reviewing/validating others' work.
• Providing technical advice to clients.
• Managing client expectations.

Key Skills and Tasks

The fire risk assessor must have a full, clean driving license and be willing to travel throughout the North of the UK as part of daily activities.

Applicants should be fully conversant with current fire safety legislation, standards, issues, trends, and best practices.

Qualifications and Training

It is essential to have completed nationally recognized training courses or be listed on the national register of fire risk assessors. A desire to become third-party certified under a UKAS-accredited fire risk assessor scheme is also preferred.

If interested, please get in touch as soon as possible!

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