Lead Fire Risk Assessor: Drive Projects & Elevate Safety

Global HSE Solutions Ltd; Calverton CP; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Global HSE Group in Calverton, England, is seeking a Lead Fire Risk Assessor to perform comprehensive fire risk assessments on site. You will inspect premises, review systems, and prepare evidence-based reports while advising clients on mitigations.

You will lead projects, coordinate with fire engineers and installers, ensure timely delivery, and mentor junior assessors. The role demands strong knowledge of fire safety legislation, excellent report writing, and proactive stakeholder engagement

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of fire safety legislation, codes of practice, and fire engineering principles.
• Structured fire risk assessments, site inspections, risk analysis, and pragmatic recommendations.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills to present findings clearly.
• Experience leading projects or teams in fire safety or related HSE fields.
• Strong stakeholder management and client/contractor engagement.
• FRA qualifications or professional body membership is beneficial.
• Competence with digital tools for report production and data collection.
• Attention to detail and sound professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive fire risk assessments across a range of buildings.
• Inspect premises, review fire safety systems and documentation.
• Prepare clear, evidence-based reports and action plans.
• Advise clients on prioritising remedial actions and compliance steps.
• Lead assessment projects, coordinating with engineers, installers and stakeholders.
• Ensure assessments are delivered on time and to quality standards.
• Mentor junior assessors and contribute to internal training.
• Help develop procedures and tools to strengthen services.

Skills

Fire safety knowledge

Project leadership

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Communication

Mentoring

Digital reporting tools

Attention to detail

Education

FRA certification

Fire engineering degree

Professional training

Tools

Reporting software

Job description

Global HSE Group in Calverton, England, is seeking a Lead Fire Risk Assessor to perform comprehensive fire risk assessments on site. You will inspect premises, review systems, and prepare evidence-based reports while advising clients on mitigations.

You will lead projects, coordinate with fire engineers and installers, ensure timely delivery, and mentor junior assessors. The role demands strong knowledge of fire safety legislation, excellent report writing, and proactive stakeholder engagement