Fire Risk Assessor

Progroup Recruitment; South Shields; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped bonus (to £48k OTE)

Mileage allowance

Training & development

Professional memberships support

Career progression

Diverse project portfolio

Job summary

Progroup Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to join a growing fire safety consultancy based near Hebburn. You will independently undertake Fire Risk Assessments and provide practical, compliant fire safety solutions to clients across the North West and Yorkshire.

This role offers a supportive environment with professional development, ongoing training and real opportunities for career progression within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's experience undertaking Fire Risk Assessments.
• Level 3 FRA qualification (Level 4 preferred).
• Strong report-writing and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive Fire Risk Assessments across diverse premises.
• Produce detailed FRA reports with practical recommendations.
• Carry out Fire Door inspections and passive fire protection surveys.
• Provide technical guidance in line with current fire safety legislation.
• Liaise with clients and site teams to manage workload and deadlines.

Skills

Fire Risk Assessment

Report Writing

Client Facing

Independent Working

Time Management

Education

Level 3 FRA

Level 4 FRA (preferred)

Tools

BAFE SP205

Fire Door Inspections

Job description

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
• 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.
• 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.
• Tiered Fire Risk Assessor Register (TFRAR) Registration.
• Membership of IFE, IFSM, IIRSM or equivalent professional body.
• Experience carrying out:
• Fire Door Inspections
• Compartmentation Surveys
• Experience working within social housing and public sector environments.
• Knowledge of BAFE SP205 requirements.

What's on Offer?

• Uncapped bonus structure taking earnings to approximately £48,000 OTE.
• Mileage allowance for business travel.
• 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.