Fire safety Adviser

Tetra Tech Europe; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech Europe is seeking a Fire Safety Adviser to deliver Type 1–4 fire risk assessments, compartmentation surveys and fire risk management plans for a diverse portfolio of buildings. You will interpret UK fire legislation, record findings clearly and work with clients to define practical remedial measures, combining independent site work, reporting and collaboration to drive safer environments.

This hands-on role offers career development as our practice grows, with opportunities across

Qualifications

• Proven fast-paced Fire Risk Assessor/Adviser experience.
• IFE or IFSM membership and registration on a recognised assessor register.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to obtain UK security clearance.
• Desirable: Level 3/4 Fire Safety diplomas or equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Type 1–4 fire risk assessments and produce actionable reports.
• Undertake compartmentation surveys and assess passive fire protection.
• Apply UK fire legislation and guidance to assess conformity and mitigation.
• Engage with clients and facilities teams to define risk-reduction measures.
• Deliver reports to deadlines and support team knowledge sharing.

Skills

Fire risk assessments

Stakeholder engagement

Written reports

Regulatory compliance

Education

IFE/IFSM membership

Registration on assessor register (TFRAR)

Full UK driving licence

Ability to obtain UK security clearance

Job description

Make buildings safer and shape fire strategy at scale. Join Tetra Tech's growing Fire Safety team and apply your technical expertise to protect people, assets and operations across public and private sector clients. This is a hands-on, career-building role where your assessments and advice will drive real change.

Purpose & Scope of the Role

As a Fire Safety Adviser you will deliver high-quality Type 1–4 fire risk assessments, compartmentation surveys and fire risk management plans for a diverse portfolio of buildings. You will interpret current and emerging UK fire legislation and guidance, record findings clearly and work with clients and project teams to define practical remedial measures. The role combines independent site work, technical reporting and contribution to team development as the practice expands.

Your Impact in this position

Your technical rigour and clear advice will reduce risk, ensure compliance and influence building management and refurbishment decisions. By producing timely, pragmatic reports and collaborating with stakeholders, you'll help clients meet statutory duties and improve occupant safety across multiple sectors.

Core Capabilities

• Technical Assessments: Conduct Type 1–4 fire risk assessments; produce concise, actionable reports aligned to client KPIs.
• Fire Compartmentation & Passive Measures: Undertake compartmentation surveys and assess passive fire protection, specifying remedial works where needed.
• Legislation & Compliance: Apply current and proposed UK fire legislation and guidance to assess conformity and advise on mitigation.
• Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate professionally with clients, facilities teams and contractors; prepare risk management plans for varied occupancy types.
• Delivery & Professional Development: Work to deadlines, meet KPIs, pursue CPD and support team growth through knowledge sharing.

Training, Qualifications & Experience

Required: proven fast-paced Fire Risk Assessor/Adviser experience; IFE or IFSM membership; registration on an approved 3rd-party assessor register (e.g., TFRAR); full UK driving licence; ability to obtain UK security clearance. Desirable: Level 3/4 Fire Safety diplomas, Cert/DipFD, ASFP or equivalent passive fire training, FPA/Fire Service College modules.

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients' most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.