Fire Risk Assessor - Intermediate

ProGroup Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ProGroup Recruitment is seeking a Fire Risk Assessor to undertake FRA in line with PAS 79 across residential, commercial and public sector premises. You will produce clear reports, maintain records and advise clients on fire safety improvements.

The role requires proceeding with PAS 79 standards, strong report writing and up-to-date knowledge of fire safety legislation. You will manage a personal workload and visit sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Knowledge of Fire Safety Act 2021 and Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.
• Understanding of compartmentation, means of escape, fire doors, alarm systems and emergency lighting.
• Strong report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Fire Risk Assessments in line with PAS 79 and company procedures.
• Produce clear and accurate FRA reports within agreed timescales.
• Identify fire safety risks and provide practical recommendations to clients.
• Conduct site visits across residential, commercial and public sector premises.
• Maintain accurate records and assessment documentation.
• Liaise professionally with clients and stakeholders.
• Keep up to date with changes in fire safety legislation and guidance.
• Manage own CPD and maintain professional competence.
• Escalate complex or high-risk findings to senior colleagues where necessary.

Skills

Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order

Fire Safety Act 2021

Fire Safety Regulations England 2022

Compartmentation & means of escape

Fire doors, alarm systems, emergency 1

Report writing

Client communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

FRA reporting systems

Education

Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment

ABBE Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment

ABBE Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment

IFSM, IFE or other industry memberships desirable

Working towards a higher qualification advantageous

Tools

FRA reporting software

Job description

• 2+ years Fire Risk Assessment experience
• Experience undertaking Type 1 Fire Risk Assessments independently
• Exposure to residential, commercial and mixed-use premises
• Comfortable managing own workload and diary
• Working knowledge of PAS 79 and current fire safety legislation

Qualifications

• Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment
• ABBE Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment
• ABBE Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment
• IFSM, IFE or other relevant industry memberships desirable
• Working towards a higher qualification considered advantageous

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake Fire Risk Assessments in line with PAS 79 and company procedures.
• Produce clear and accurate FRA reports within agreed timescales.
• Identify fire safety risks and provide practical recommendations to clients.
• Conduct site visits across residential, commercial and public sector premises.
• Maintain accurate records and assessment documentation.
• Liaise professionally with clients and stakeholders.
• Keep up to date with changes in fire safety legislation and guidance.
• Manage own CPD and maintain professional competence.
• Escalate complex or high-risk findings to senior colleagues where necessary.

Skills & Knowledge

• Sound understanding of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Knowledge of Fire Safety Act 2021 and Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022.
• Understanding of compartmentation, means of escape, fire doors, alarm systems and emergency lighting.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Good communication and customer-facing ability.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Competent with Microsoft Office and FRA reporting systems.