Fire Risk Assessor (DSEAR)

JR United Kingdom; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety consultancy is seeking a Fire Risk Assessor for a UK-based hybrid role. The position will involve delivering comprehensive fire risk assessments and reports across various sectors. Candidates should possess relevant qualifications, including membership in professional associations, and thorough knowledge of UK fire safety legislation. Experience in DSEAR will be an advantage.

Qualifications

• Member of IFSM or IFE.
• Demonstrable CPD record.
• Thorough understanding of British Standards relating to fire.

Responsibilities

• Preparing fire, health, and safety risk assessments.
• Developing emergency plans and evacuation plans.
• Providing corporate management advice and gap analysis reports.

Skills

Fire Risk Assessment

Health and Safety Legislation

Risk Management

Client Advocacy

Emergency Planning

Education

Recognised Fire Risk Assessment qualification

Diploma level qualification in health and safety

CMIOSH or equivalent

Tools

BAFE SP205 Validation process

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Fire Risk Assessor (DSEAR), Swindon, Wiltshire

Client: Eleven

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

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 regulations, 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.