Fire Risk Assessor (DSEAR)

JR United Kingdom; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety consultancy in the UK seeks a Fire Risk Assessor for a hybrid role. The position involves delivering comprehensive fire risk assessments and advisory services across commercial, residential, and industrial sectors. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications and a robust knowledge of fire safety legislation. Strong relationship-building skills are essential to provide effective client advocacy and ensure compliance with current regulations.

Qualifications

• Familiar with BAFE SP205 Validation process.
• Demonstrable CPD record.
• Member of IFSM or IFE.
• Registered on a recognised Fire Consultants’ Register.

Responsibilities

• Preparing fire, health, and safety risk assessments according to legislative requirements.
• Developing emergency and evacuation plans for buildings.
• Providing robust fire and health safety advice to clients.
• Reviewing compliance with international regulations and requirements.

Skills

Fire Risk Assessment

Health and Safety Advice

Client Management

Regulation Compliance

Technical Review

Education

CMIOSH or equivalent

Recognised Fire Risk Assessment qualification

Diploma level qualification in health and safety

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Fire Risk Assessor

UK Based Hybrid role for a leading safety consultancy (several roles available - from senior to lead)

In this position, you will be expected to develop relationships and deliver robust Fire Risk Assessments and reports.

Experience in commercial, residential, and industrial sectors is a must.

The day job

• Preparing fire, health, and safety risk assessments in accordance with legislative requirements.
• Developing retrospective fire strategy reports for residential and student accommodation buildings.
• Providing robust fire, health, and safety advice to clients with high-level advocacy.
• Developing emergency plans and evacuation plans (including specific tenant plans).
• Delivering on client-specific projects and competent person roles.
• Providing corporate management advice, gap analysis reports, and fire and health and safety management systems.
• Supporting Technical Director in department projects.
• Completing technical reviews of consultant fire, health, and safety risk assessments.
• Keeping up to date with current legislation and advising clients on compliance requirements.
• Identifying and discussing solutions to health, safety, and fire-related problems.
• Reviewing international regulations and compliance requirements, completing European health, safety, and fire safety risk assessments as required.

Qualifications/Certifications

• Familiar with BAFE SP205 Validation process.
• Demonstrable CPD record.
• Member of IFSM or IFE.
• Recognised Fire Risk Assessment qualification.
• Diploma level qualification in health and safety.
• CMIOSH or equivalent (or working towards).
• Registered on a recognised Fire Consultants’ Register.
• Thorough understanding of British Standards relating to fire in the residential sector.
• Building regulations Approved Document B, British Standards, relevant fire, health, and safety legislation, ACOPS, Approved Documents M and K.
• Awareness of CDM 2015 Regulations.

If you have DSEAR experience, that would be the cherry on top of the cake.