Lead Fire Risk Assessor

ProGroup Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company vehicle

CPD support

Career progression

Flexible working

Job summary

ProGroup Recruitment is seeking a Lead Fire Risk Assessor to join its growing Fire Safety team in the UK. The role combines hands-on assessment work with leadership responsibilities, mentoring junior staff, and guiding complex projects across a varied portfolio.

You will oversee life safety risk assessments, ensure quality and compliance, and act as a technical reference for the team, while building strong relationships with clients and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering life safety fire risk assessments across diverse buildings.
• Experience mentoring junior assessors and reviewing assessments.
• Strong report writing and client communication skills.
• In depth knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive life safety fire risk assessments and complex projects.
• Provide technical oversight and QA for the assessment team.
• Mentor and develop Fire Risk Assessors within the group.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and support audits.

Skills

Fire risk assessment

Leadership

Mentoring

Report writing

Stakeholder management

Time management

Education

Recognised Fire Risk Assessment qualification

Tools

RiskBase

Job description

Are you an experienced Fire Risk Assessor looking to step into a senior technical role where you can influence standards, mentor others, and work on a diverse portfolio of complex projects?

My client is seeking a Lead Fire Risk Assessor to join their growing Fire Safety team. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly competent professional who enjoys both hands-on assessment work and supporting the development of other assessors.

The Role

As Lead Fire Risk Assessor, you will undertake and lead life safety fire risk assessments across a broad range of premises while providing technical oversight, quality assurance, mentoring, and guidance to the wider assessment team.

You will play a key role in ensuring fire risk assessments are completed to the highest standards of accuracy, professionalism, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive life safety fire risk assessments.
• Lead on complex, higher-risk, and technically challenging projects.
• Produce clear, practical, and compliant fire risk assessment reports.
• Review and quality assure the work of other assessors.
• Act as a technical point of reference for complex fire safety issues.
• Support competency reviews, witnessed assessments, and technical audits.
• Mentor and develop Fire Risk Assessors within the team.
• Assist with certification audits and compliance activities.
• Provide professional fire safety advice and guidance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

About You

• Strong understanding of UK fire safety legislation and guidance.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage workload independently and prioritise effectively.
• Experience assessing a variety of building types and occupancies.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Recognised Fire Risk Assessment qualification.
• Membership of a recognised professional body (IFE, IFSM or equivalent).
• Experience reviewing and validating Fire Risk Assessments.
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior assessors.
• Knowledge of PAS 79, BS 9999, BS 9991 and associated fire safety guidance.
• Experience using fire risk assessment software such as RiskBase.

What's on offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Car allowance or company vehicle.
• Ongoing professional development and CPD support.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Support towards professional memberships and qualifications.
• Opportunity to work with a highly experienced and supportive team.

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to combine technical excellence with leadership responsibility in a growing and respected fire safety business. You'll have the chance to influence quality standards, support assessor development, and work on a varied and interesting portfolio of projects across the UK.

If you're an experienced Fire Risk Assessor ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.