Fire Risk Assessor (Sub-Contracting) Reading/Guildford

NEO Property Solutions Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

NEO Property Solutions Ltd is seeking Fire Consultants to conduct fire risk assessments in the Reading and Guildford areas. You will be expected to possess IFE or IFSM certification and provide high-quality reports while ensuring excellent customer service.

Applicants should have proven experience in conducting fire risk assessments across various building types and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This position is served on a sub-contract basis.

Qualifications

• Experience completing Fire Risk Assessments for various building types.
• Membership level accreditation with relevant fire safety institutes.
• High levels of literacy and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough fire risk assessments and provide recommendations.
• Produce accurate reports and documentation for clients.
• Stay updated with current fire legislation.

Skills

Fire safety knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

IFE / IFSM certification

Professional fire safety management qualification

Job description

Fire Consultants / Fire Risk Assessors (FRA)

Location: Reading / Guildford areas

You will be required to evidence your experience and IFE / IFSM certification.

The Fire Consultant will be employed on a "sub-contract" basis.

The Fire Consultant will deliver an excellent fire risk assessment report and act as a key point of contact for customers during the site visit, ensuring they positively influence the customer’s perception of the company.

The Fire Consultant will undertake fire risk assessments for customers, make necessary recommendations verbally whilst on site, and document them in the formal report.

Person Specification

• Full understanding of the current legislation in relation to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Full understanding of the relevant British Standards relating to fire and life safety systems
• Confident and self‑aware with the ability to communicate professionally
• Able to build and maintain long‑term professional relationships with internal members of staff
• Produce high quality work and the best quality report
• Effective organisation to ensure on‑time delivery of report to end user
• Experience of carrying out assessments for all types of buildings (Commercial, Industrial and Domestic) – 2 redacted FRA reports will be requested
• Excellent computer/electronic device skills

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an industry‑leading fire safety knowledge to enable an industry‑leading and compliant fire risk assessment
• Produce accurate and efficient paperwork at all times
• Collaborate with the admin team to produce effective working practices
• Ensure best practice methods are used in the execution of the fire risk assessments
• Be fully responsible for the quality of service to the fire risk assessment customers and staff
• Keep up to date with all current fire legislation and apply it to assessments

Essential Requirements

• Proven and previous experience in the completion of Fire Risk Assessments
• Accredited to "Member" level – Institute of Fire Engineers or Institute of Fire Safety Managers or on the IFSM or IFE "competent risk assessor" register
• High levels of literacy and written communication skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Able to plan and organise workloads to meet time frames for service delivery
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable Requirements

Additional recognisable and professional qualification in fire safety management and fire risk assessments from creditable providers:

• Fire Protection Association
• Fire Industry Association
• NEBOSH Fire