Fire Risk Assessor (Consultant)

Search²; England; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing professional services organisation is seeking a qualified Fire Risk Assessor. This home-based role offers flexibility and the chance to work on a variety of properties across various sectors. You will conduct thorough fire risk assessments, produce high-quality reports, and advise clients. The ideal candidate has a NEBOSH Fire Certificate and experience in fire safety. Offering a salary up to £40,000 plus car allowance and funding for professional development.

Benefits

£5,000 car allowance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Paid professional memberships

Qualifications

• Experience in a health and safety role with fire safety responsibilities.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
• Passion for professional growth and delivering best practices in fire safety.

Responsibilities

• Conducting Type 1 & Type 3 Fire Risk Assessments.
• Producing high-quality reports.
• Managing your own diary effectively.

Skills

Experience in carrying out fire risk assessments

Advising clients on corrective actions

Understanding of fire safety legislation

Education

Level 3 Fire Safety qualification (NEBOSH Fire Certificate)

Tools

Cloud-based reporting platforms

Job description

Up to £40,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Mileage + Package

Fire Risk Assessor (Consultant) - Home-based, covering North West & Midlands (ideally within 1 hour of Manchester)

About the Company

Well-established and growing professional services organisation

Are you a qualified Fire Risk Assessor - or perhaps a Health & Safety professional with fire safety experience - looking for a role that gives you more latitude than just checklists and KPIs? This opportunity is also suited to those with titles such as; Fire Risk Consultant, Fire Safety Advisor, Health & Fire Safety Advisor or Health & Fire Safety Consultant.

Why this role stands out

• Variety that adds value to your career: You’ll assess a wide range of properties across council, social housing, commercial and industrial sectors - building experience that will serve your career for years to come.
• A great time to join a growing business: You'll be joining a company at an exciting time in their growth journey, with the opportunity to develop, grow and progress with the company for the future.
• Home-based flexibility: Plan your own diary and travel regionally, without excessive nights away.
• Quality over quotas: Produce thorough, PAS 79-aligned fire risk assessments without the pressure of unrealistic KPIs.
• Supported development: The company has a track record of funding employee development - including Level 4 Fire Safety qualifications - and covering CPD and professional memberships.
• Strong, stable team: You’ll join a well-established group of fire safety specialists, many of whom are long-standing employees who will support and mentor you.

Responsibilities

• Conducting predominantly Type 1 & Type 3 Fire Risk Assessments and assessments on commercial and industrial properties.
• Producing high-quality reports using cloud-based platforms.
• Advising clients on corrective actions and building long-term relationships.
• Managing your own diary to balance independence with team collaboration.
• Staying up to date with legislation, CPD and best practice.

Requirements

• Experience in carrying out fire risk assessments (or H&S role with fire risk responsibilities).
• A Level 3 Fire Safety qualification (NEBOSH Fire Certificate or equivalent) as a minimum - additional fire qualifications (e.g. fire doors, fire stopping) are desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• A passion for professional growth and delivering best practice in fire safety.

What’s in it for you

• Salary up to £40,000 + £5,000 car allowance.
• Mileage paid from home.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme + company equipment.
• Paid professional memberships.
• Career investment - CPD funded, Level 4 Fire Safety development opportunities (and more)
• Mostly local work, reducing time away from home.
• Remote/home-based flexibility.
• A stable, supportive team environment.