Fire Risk Assessor / H&S Consultant – Newcastle

Future Select Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services organization is seeking a confident and self-motivated Fire Risk Assessor/Health and Safety Consultant in Newcastle. The candidate must hold relevant certifications and possess excellent communication skills, with responsibilities including conducting risk assessments and managing a client base. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car

Qualifications

• Must hold the NEBOSH Fire Certificate or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of conducting fire risk assessments.
• Experience in a consultancy setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Fire Risk Assessments and Health & Safety Risk Assessments.
• Manage and develop the company’s client base.
• Produce fire risk assessment reports.

Skills

NEBOSH Fire Certificate

Excellent communication skills

Client-facing skills

People management skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures

Education

Relevant degree or certificate in Health & Safety

Job description

Job Description

Due to acquiring new and prestigious contracts in the North East, this multi‑disciplined organisation, which provides a wide range of professional services—including Asbestos, Health & Safety, and Fire—to a mixed portfolio of clients, is presently seeking the services of a smart, self‑motivated and multi‑skilled Fire Risk Assessor/Health and Safety Consultant based in the Newcastle area. Ideally, the role will be filled by an individual who has valid and varied experience in carrying out Fire Risk Assessments and Health & Safety within a consultancy setting. Consideration will be given to applications from Alnwick, Morpeth, Sunderland, Gateshead, and surrounding areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful company that offers a competitive salary, depending on experience, a company car, and other benefits.

Qualifications & Experience

• Must hold the NEBOSH Fire Certificate or NEBOSH Fire Conversion Technician status with recognised bodies – IFSM/IFPO/IFE would be preferred.
• Ideally comes from a good educational, consultancy and technical, Health & Safety background within the fire industry; experience in other industries would be beneficial but not essential.
• Must have an in‑depth knowledge and experience of undertaking fire risk assessments on various properties, including commercial, industrial and public sectors.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must have good client‑facing, people management and IT skills.
• Must be well‑versed with the Health & Safety procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake Fire Risk Assessments and Health & Safety Risk Assessments in various industry sectors, including commercial, industrial and residential.
• Develop fire plan drawings, conduct fire drills, manage fire wardens, use of extinguishers, real fire training, briefings, and deliver training courses.
• Deliver presentations and training.
• Manage and develop the company’s client base.
• Provide Fire and Safety Guidance and investigate incidents.
• Produce fire risk assessment reports and ensure compliance with Health & Safety Legislation concerning fire.
• Deal with issues effectively and appropriately.
• Liaise with clients and management on a regular basis.
• Get involved in training.
• Handle Health & Safety issues effectively and appropriately.

Candidate Profile

The successful post‑holder will be smart, confident, flexible, methodical and possess the ability to undertake Fire Risk Assessments independently. They will display competency in the role without supervision.

Future Consideration

We are inundated with applications and will endeavour to get back in touch. However, if you have applied to Future Select and have not heard from us after a week, on this occasion, you will not have been successful. Your details will be saved on our system and you will be contacted in the future if a vacancy matches your skills.