Lead Fire Risk Assessor — Hybrid, UK-wide Travel

Caledonian Recruitment Group Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle including personal use

Hybrid working arrangement

Company pension scheme

Payment of professional membershipFees

Ongoing professional development and培训

Supportive working environment with技术資

Opportunities to work on larger and复杂火

Job summary

Caledonian Recruitment Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Lead Fire Risk Assessor to join a growing fire safety team. The role involves undertaking fire risk assessments, supporting and guiding other assessors, and ensuring high-quality delivery across client premises.

The position emphasizes leadership, technical guidance, and staying up to date with fire safety standards, with hybrid working and UK-wide travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience undertaking and reviewing fire risk assessments.
• Level 4 or higher fire risk assessment qualification, or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation, British Standards and recognised assessment methodologies.
• Understanding of means of escape, compartmentation, fire doors and fire safety management.
• Experience mentoring assessors or providing technical oversight.
• Excellent report writing, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise urgent risks and manage competing workloads.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Undertake fire risk assessments across a wide range of premises, including complex buildings within your competence.
• Review and quality assure reports, checking evidence, risk ratings, recommendations and technical accuracy.
• Lead, support and mentor other assessors through feedback, technical guidance and accompanied visits.
• Coordinate workloads, manage deadlines and maintain assessment quality.
• Advise clients on findings, remedial actions and fire safety improvements.
• Maintain technical procedures and keep up to date with legislation, standards and guidance.
• Maintain accurate records and support audits and quality assurance processes.

Skills

Fire risk assessment

Team leadership

Quality assurance

Mentoring

Report writing

Travel across UK

Education

Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment qualification

Relevant professional qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Caledonian Recruitment Group Ltd is seeking an experienced Lead Fire Risk Assessor to join a growing fire safety team. The role involves undertaking fire risk assessments, supporting and guiding other assessors, and ensuring high-quality delivery across client premises.

The position emphasizes leadership, technical guidance, and staying up to date with fire safety standards, with hybrid working and UK-wide travel requirements.