Fire Risk Assessor | Hybrid, Training & Progression

Principal People Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

10% bonus

Paid overtime

Mileage paid

25 days annual leave

Funded training and qualifications

Long-term progression

Job summary

Principal People Recruitment is supporting a social housing safety consultancy to hire a Fire Risk Assessor. The role focuses on conducting fire risk assessments in residential and social housing, with related inspections and surveying, plus producing practical reports and safety guidance.

Hybrid working is offered across home, site, and office, with a 25-day leave allowance and progression opportunities within a growing fire safety team.

Qualifications

• Experience carrying out fire risk assessments in residential or social housing.
• Minimum Level 2 Fire Risk Assessment qualification; Level 3 preferred.
• Strong report writing and communication skills are essential.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fire risk assessments across residential and social housing properties.
• Complete fire door inspections and compartmentation surveys.
• Produce clear reports with practical recommendations.
• Advise clients on fire safety compliance.
• Manage your diary and regional workload.
• Work with senior assessors for QA and technical support.

Skills

Experience carrying out fire risk

Report writing

Strong communication

Driving licence (UK)

Education

Level 2 Fire Risk Assessment

Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment (preferred)

Job description

Principal People Recruitment is supporting a social housing safety consultancy to hire a Fire Risk Assessor. The role focuses on conducting fire risk assessments in residential and social housing, with related inspections and surveying, plus producing practical reports and safety guidance.

Hybrid working is offered across home, site, and office, with a 25-day leave allowance and progression opportunities within a growing fire safety team.