Fire Risk Assessor / Consultant

Search; Kidderminster; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services organization in the UK is seeking a qualified Fire Risk Assessor. This home-based role involves conducting assessments across various sectors. You'll have autonomy in your work with support for professional development and competitive compensation. The ideal candidate will possess at least a Level 3 Fire Safety qualification and relevant assessment experience. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required.

Benefits

Salary up to £40,000

£5,000 car allowance

Mileage paid from home

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Paid professional memberships

Career investment in CPD funded opportunities

Stable, supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 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.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• A passion for professional growth and delivering best practice in fire safety.

Responsibilities

• Conducting Type 1 & Type 3 Fire Risk Assessments.
• Producing high-quality reports using cloud-based platforms.
• Advising clients on corrective actions.
• Managing your own diary for independence and collaboration.
• Staying updated with legislation and best practices.

Skills

Fire risk assessment experience

Health & Safety knowledge

Client relationship management

Strong communication skills

Education

Level 3 Fire Safety qualification (NEBOSH Fire Certificate or equivalent)

Job description

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

• Fire Risk Assessor (Consultant)
• Home-based, covering predominantly Midlands
• 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. If you want to build your expertise, broaden your sector experience and join a supportive, long-standing team, this role could be the perfect next step in your career.

This company are not looking for the finished article and are open to someone that looking for a developmental role in fire safety.

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.

What you'll be doing

• 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.

What you'll need

• 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.

Interested?

If this opportunity sounds like it could be of interest, apply today and a member of the Search² team will be in touch. Interviews are available in the next 2 weeks.

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About Search²

Search² stands for Safety, Environment & Risk Critical Hires.

We specialise in retained, permanent & contract recruitment within the HSEQ & Risk professions.

Our mission is to enable the world and workplace to thrive, through HSEQ recruitment