Fire Risk Assessor

Mitie; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

Job summary

Mitie Group is seeking a Fire Risk Assessor to help keep buildings safe across the South West region. You will conduct fire risk assessments, door surveys and compartmentation checks, and produce clear reports for clients.

The role requires knowledge of current fire safety regulations, strong communication, and the ability to work from offices or at client sites. The salary ranges £45,000–£55,000 and the employer is a Real Living Wage employer.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in conducting fire risk assessments, door surveys and compartmentation surveys.
• Strong understanding of current fire safety regulations and legislation.
• Exceptional communication skills — the ability to engage and inform clients with ease.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire safety risk assessments, door inspections and compartmentation surveys.
• Produce clear, actionable reports guiding clients toward compliance.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders, explaining findings and recommendations clearly.

Skills

Communication skills

Fire safety knowledge

Regulatory understanding

Client engagement

Education

Fire Engineering/Fire Safety degree (desirable)

Job description

ROLE: Fire Risk Assessor
HOURS: 40 hours per week
LOCATION: South West Region
Salary: £45,000-£55,000

At Tersus (a Part of Mitie), our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a Fire Risk Assessor who is driven to make the built environment safer and is developing their expertise in their field.

Role Responsibilities:

• Conduct fire safety risk assessments, fire door inspections and compartmentation surveys in line with the latest regulations
• Produce clear and actionable reports that guide clients towards compliance
• Engage with clients and stakeholders, explaining findings and recommendations with clarity and confidence
• Stay ahead of changes in fire safety legislation and industry best practices, ensuring our advice is always the best available
• Support the business by working flexibly and responsively from the company's office or from client's sites as required

Required Qualifications: applicants must meet the below defined requirements for the role.

• A degree or qualification in Fire Engineering or Fire Safety (desirable)
• Registered with the IFSM, IFE or similar competency scheme (minimum intermediate level)
• Proven experience in conducting fire risk assessments, fire door surveys and compartmentation surveys
• Strong understanding of current fire safety regulations and legislation
• Exceptional communication skills — the ability to engage and inform clients with ease

What's in it for you?

• Salary: Pay to match your skills and experience.
• Opportunity to work across a wide range of properties and make a real difference
• Supportive team environment with continuous professional development

We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer. This means every role at Mitie is paid at or above the independently calculated Real Living Wage, reflecting our commitment to fair pay and responsible employment.