Fire Safety Engineer

RPS plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global testing company is seeking a Senior Fire Risk Assessor to deliver high-quality fire risk assessments and consultancy services throughout the UK. The ideal candidate should have a Level 3 Diploma in Fire Safety and demonstrable experience in fire risk assessments for complex environments. You will play a crucial role in interpreting fire safety legislation while collaborating with clients and internal teams. This position offers a competitive salary along with a fantastic benefits package, emphasizing professional growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Private medical

Life assurance

Professional membership subscription

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in fire risk assessments, including complex and sleeping risk premises.
• Strong understanding of UK fire safety legislation and standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) in a variety of premises, including high-risk and sleeping accommodation.
• Undertake compartmentation and fire door surveys, providing clear, actionable reports.
• Interpret and apply relevant legislation and guidance, including Approved Document B and Regulatory Reform.

Skills

Empathetic mindset

Pioneering mindset

Networking mindset

Resilience

Candid communicator

Analytical thinker

Project management

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Fire Safety (or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Fire Risk Assessor – Bureau Veritas

Job Title: Senior Fire Risk Assessor

Location: Flexible – regular travel throughout the UK required

Salary: Competitive + £4,250k car or car allowance + enhanced maternity / paternity and sick pay + further fantastic benefits package

Type: Permanent

About the Role: As a Senior Fire Risk Assessor within Bureau Veritas' International Risk & Safety Team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high‑quality fire risk assessments and consultancy services across a diverse portfolio of clients and premises, including complex and sleeping risk environments. You will be a trusted advisor, supporting both clients and colleagues with your technical expertise and collaborative approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) in a variety of premises, including high‑risk and sleeping accommodation.
• Undertake compartmentation and fire door surveys, providing clear, actionable reports.
• Interpret and apply relevant legislation and guidance, including Approved Document B and Regulatory Reform.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrable experience in fire risk assessments, including complex and sleeping risk premises.
• Level 3 Diploma in Fire Safety (or equivalent).
• Accreditation with at least one of the following: IFE, IFSM, FRACS, IFPO.
• Strong understanding of UK fire safety legislation and standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Desirable

• Health and safety qualifications.
• Membership with IOSH or IIRSM.
• Experience with compartmentation and fire door inspections.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Empathetic mindset – understand and respond to client and team needs.
• Pioneering mindset – seek continuous improvement.
• Networking mindset – engage actively with stakeholders and the wider BV network.
• Resilience – adapt and bounce back when challenges arise.
• Candid communicator – comfortable with honest, constructive dialogue.
• Analytical thinker – strong data analysis and report writing capabilities.
• Project management – prioritise and schedule effectively to meet objectives.

What’s in it for you

We aim to cultivate a supportive learning environment so team members can enjoy development and progression alongside an interesting, technically challenging career.

We offer both core and flexible benefits, a competitive salary and industry leading training and development to support you throughout your career.

Core benefits include:

• Private medical
• Life assurance
• Professional membership subscription
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme and up to paid volunteering
• Flexible benefits such as Cycle to Work, Tech scheme, Travel insurance, Dental insurance, Gym and retail discounts, Option to buy and sell holiday, Give As You Earn scheme

Why Bureau Veritas?

You will be joining a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, where your expertise will contribute to a safer world. We offer a collaborative, inclusive culture where innovation and professional growth are encouraged.

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