Fire Safety Advisor

Venn Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 12,546,000 - 14,022,000; Full time

Job summary

Venn Group is seeking a highly skilled Fire Risk Assessor to support a Council in meeting statutory fire safety obligations across residential housing.

The role focuses on assessing complex and non-complex buildings, providing fire safety guidance to senior managers and housing teams, and driving improvements in fire safety management.

Qualifications

• A Level 5 or higher qualification in fire safety or fire safety engineering from a recognised body.
• Graduate-level membership of a recognised fire or construction professional body.
• At least five years' experience undertaking fire risk assessments in social housing.
• Strong understanding of building construction methods, fire safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Competence appropriate to the complexity of buildings assessed.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fire risk assessments for residential buildings, including HRBs & Sheltered premises.
• Provide competent fire safety advice to senior managers, housing teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal departments, external agencies and support providers to manage fire risks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in fire safety management across the Council’s residential portfolio.

Skills

Fire risk assessment

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Building construction knowledge

Education

Level 5+ fire safety qualification

Graduate-level professional body membership

Job description

FIRE RISK ASSESSOR

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Fire Risk Assessor to join our client and support the Council in meeting its statutory fire safety obligations.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in protecting residents and staff while driving improvements in fire safety across our residential housing portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fire risk assessments for complex and non-complex residential buildings, including High-Risk Buildings (HRBs) & Sheltered premises
• Provide competent fire safety advice to senior managers, housing teams, and other stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal departments, external agencies, and support providers to ensure fire risks are effectively assessed and managed
• Contribute to continuous improvement in fire safety management across the Council’s residential portfolio

About You

We are seeking a competent and motivated professional who can demonstrate:

• A Level 5 or higher qualification in fire safety or fire safety engineering from a recognised fire sector professional body, appropriate for assessing complex buildings
• Graduate-level or higher membership of a recognised fire or construction professional body
• At least five years' experience undertaking fire risk assessments within the social housing sector, including complex buildings
• A strong understanding of building construction methods, fire safety legislation and relevant regulatory requirements
• The ability to demonstrate competence appropriate to the complexity of buildings assessed, in line with best practice and national guidance

Duration: 3 months

Rate: £315 per day umb

Location: North London – hybrid