Fire Safety Adviser: Lead Risk Assessments & Compliance

Tetra Tech Europe; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Fire Safety Adviser in the Manchester area to deliver Type 1–4 fire risk assessments, compartmentation surveys, and risk management plans for a diverse client portfolio. You will interpret UK fire legislation, record findings clearly, and work with clients and teams to define practical remedial actions.

This role combines independent site work, technical reporting, and contribution to team development as the practice expands, with a focus on reducing risk and ensuring

Qualifications

• Proven fast-paced Fire Risk Assessor/Adviser experience.
• IFE or IFSM membership is required.
• Registration on an approved 3rd-party assessor register (e.g., TFRAR) is required.
• Full UK driving licence; ability to obtain UK security clearance.
• Desirable: Level 3/4 Fire Safety diplomas or Cert/DipFD, ASFP or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Type 1–4 fire risk assessments and produce concise, actionable reports.
• Undertake compartmentation surveys and assess passive fire protection; specify remedial works.
• Interpret UK fire legislation and guidance to assess conformity and mitigation.
• Engage with clients and project teams to define practical risk management plans.
• Deliver timely reports and support team development across varied occupancy types.

Skills

Fire risk assessments

Compartmentation surveys

Fire risk management

UK fire legislation

Client engagement

Education

IFE/IFSM membership

UK driving licence

Tools

3rd-party assessor register (TFRAR)

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking a Fire Safety Adviser in the Manchester area to deliver Type 1–4 fire risk assessments, compartmentation surveys, and risk management plans for a diverse client portfolio. You will interpret UK fire legislation, record findings clearly, and work with clients and teams to define practical remedial actions.

This role combines independent site work, technical reporting, and contribution to team development as the practice expands, with a focus on reducing risk and ensuring