Fire Risk Assessor

purobuild; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Fire Safety Consultancy is seeking an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to join our growing team across Yorkshire. You will undertake fire risk assessments for predominantly residential properties, ensuring compliance and providing practical recommendations to improve fire safety standards.

Key duties include preparing clear reports, advising clients on compliance, and maintaining knowledge of relevant legislation.

Qualifications

• Experience undertaking fire risk assessments.
• Experience with residential properties (blocks of flats and communal areas).
• Strong report-writing and communication skills.
• Good understanding of current fire safety legislation and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fire risk assessments across residential properties, including blocks of flats and communal areas.
• Identify fire hazards, assess risks and recommend control measures.
• Produce clear, detailed fire risk assessment reports.
• Advise clients on fire safety compliance and remedial actions.
• Manage workload and prioritise assessments.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fire safety legislation and best practice.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Fire risk assessments

Residential properties

Report writing

Communication skills

Client-focused

Education

Recognised fire risk assessment qualification

Job description

We are currently working with a growing fire safety consultancy looking to recruit an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to join their team, covering projects across Yorkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated fire safety professional to join an established business, carrying out predominantly residential fire risk assessments across a varied portfolio of properties, with the opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

As a Fire Risk Assessor, you will be responsible for undertaking fire risk assessments across predominantly residential properties, ensuring compliance with current fire safety legislation and providing practical recommendations to improve fire safety standards.

• Carrying out fire risk assessments across residential properties, including blocks of flats and communal areas.
• Identifying fire hazards, assessing risks and recommending appropriate control measures.
• Producing clear, accurate and detailed fire risk assessment reports.
• Advising clients on fire safety compliance and remedial actions.
• Managing your workload and prioritising assessments effectively.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant fire safety legislation, guidance and best practice.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.

The Candidate

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience undertaking fire risk assessments.
• Experience working within residential properties, particularly blocks of flats and communal areas.
• A recognised fire risk assessment qualification or relevant fire safety competency.
• A strong understanding of current fire safety legislation and guidance.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• A professional, organised and client-focused approach.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Yorkshire.

The Package

• Salary up to £45,000, depending on experience.
• Additional benefits package.
• Predominantly residential portfolio.
• Opportunity to join an established and growing fire safety business.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression.

Key words include:

(Fire, Fire Safety, Fire Risk Assessor, Fire Risk Assessing, Fire Engineer)