Fire Risk Assessor - Residential & High-Rise Specialist

Brandon James; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Generous annual leave

Ongoing professional development

Excellent career progression

Job summary

Brandon James seeks an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to join a Birmingham-based fire safety consultancy on complex residential schemes. You will conduct high-stakes assessments across sheltered housing and housing associations, ensure compliance with PAS 79 and British Standards, and deliver clear remedial recommendations.

The ideal candidate has Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment, NFRAR Tier 3 registration, a full UK driving license and a proven track record in multi-occupied buildings.

Qualifications

• Level 4 qualification in Fire Risk Assessment.
• Tier 3 Advanced NFRAR registration.
• Extensive experience conducting complex residential fire risk assessments.
• Experience working across sheltered housing and housing association portfolios.
• Strong understanding of stay-put policies, evacuation strategies and fire compartmentation.
• Excellent technical reporting and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conducting complex fire risk assessments across sheltered housing, supported living schemes and housing association properties.
• Assessing high-rise and multi-occupied residential buildings.
• Evaluating compartmentation, means of escape, fire protection systems and evacuation strategies.
• Producing comprehensive fire risk assessment reports with clear remedial recommendations.
• Liaising with housing associations, managing agents and responsible persons.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant fire safety legislation, PAS 79 and British Standards.

Skills

Fire risk assessment

Report writing

Communication skills

Driving license

Education

Level 4 fire risk

Tools

NFRAR Tier 3

Job description

Brandon James seeks an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to join a Birmingham-based fire safety consultancy on complex residential schemes. You will conduct high-stakes assessments across sheltered housing and housing associations, ensure compliance with PAS 79 and British Standards, and deliver clear remedial recommendations.

The ideal candidate has Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment, NFRAR Tier 3 registration, a full UK driving license and a proven track record in multi-occupied buildings.