Fire Risk Assessor - Social Housing Compliance Lead

5 Star Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full DBS check

Travel/Driving allowance

Job summary

London Borough of Hackney is seeking a Fire Risk Assessor to deliver Type 1, 3 and 4 fire risk assessments in domestic housing and council properties. You will coordinate with fire safety managers, oversee contractors for intrusive surveys, and ensure compliance with fire safety standards and legislation.

Strong reporting, communication, and project coordination are essential. You will develop fire safety strategies for social housing, participate in post-inspection QA, and advise on risk

Qualifications

• Nebosh Fire Safety Certificate or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fire risk assessments (Type 1, 3, 4) in domestic housing and council properties.
• Liaise with Fire Risk Assessment Manager and Building Safety Manager to deliver assessments.
• Coordinate contractors for destructive inspections and ensure high-quality fire safety work.
• Provide concise, detailed fire risk assessments and reports to council standards.
• Develop and maintain fire safety strategies for social housing.
• Investigate fire incidents and recommend improvements.

Skills

Fire risk assessments

Writing reports

Interpersonal communication

Data analysis

Project management

Education

Nebosh Fire Safety Certificate

IFSM/IFE accreditation

ASFP Level 3 in Passive Fire Protection

Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety

PAS 79 knowledge

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

London Borough of Hackney is seeking a Fire Risk Assessor to deliver Type 1, 3 and 4 fire risk assessments in domestic housing and council properties. You will coordinate with fire safety managers, oversee contractors for intrusive surveys, and ensure compliance with fire safety standards and legislation.

Strong reporting, communication, and project coordination are essential. You will develop fire safety strategies for social housing, participate in post-inspection QA, and advise on risk