Lead Fire Safety Consultant – High-Rise & Complex Buildings (Hybrid)

Helix International; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 4,200 - 7,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Ark Workplace Risk is seeking a Senior Fire Safety and Strategy Consultant to lead complex fire safety assignments across high-risk commercial and residential buildings in London and beyond. You will develop fire strategies, management plans, and risk assessments, serving as a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams.

The role offers hybrid working around London, with national travel as needed. You will contribute to multi-disciplinary projects, leveraging industry knowledge and strong

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Fire Safety Consultant in the built environment.
• Extensive experience in fire strategies, fire management plans, and complex fire risk assessments in high risk commercial and residential buildings.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent report writing abilities for client reports.
• Comprehensive understanding of UK building regulations (Approved Document B).
• Knowledge of BS9991, BS9999, BS9997, PAS 9980, etc.
• Ongoing dedication to CPD.

Responsibilities

• Undertake retrospective fire strategies and complex Type 1,2,3,4 fire risk assessments in complex buildings.
• Review and create building safety management systems.
• Undertake complex compartmentation surveys and make recommendations.
• Develop a corporate fire safety management system across client portfolios.
• Act as an internal source of expertise for the consultants.
• Support clients with contentious matters including fire brigade interventions.
• Implement fire safety advice and site management systems, audits and reviews.
• Design fire management plans for existing buildings.
• Create fire safety solutions across a range of sites within the built environment.
• Collaborate with Ark colleagues on new projects and developments.

Skills

5+ years experience

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

CPD commitment

Education

Fire safety/ fire engineering diploma (Level 4)

Job description

Ark Workplace Risk is seeking a Senior Fire Safety and Strategy Consultant to lead complex fire safety assignments across high-risk commercial and residential buildings in London and beyond. You will develop fire strategies, management plans, and risk assessments, serving as a trusted advisor to clients and internal teams.

The role offers hybrid working around London, with national travel as needed. You will contribute to multi-disciplinary projects, leveraging industry knowledge and strong