Passive Fire Consultant

Purosearch; Manchester; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire safety consultancy in Manchester is seeking an experienced Passive Fire Consultant to work on high-profile projects across various sectors. The ideal candidate will conduct fire protection surveys, prepare technical reports, and ensure compliance with safety legislation. This role offers competitive salary, professional development, and clear progression opportunities within a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Professional development & funded training

Clear progression opportunities

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experience in passive fire consultancy, fire risk assessment, or building surveying.
• Understanding of relevant compliance frameworks.
• Strong report-writing skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct passive fire protection surveys and inspections.
• Prepare technical reports and compliance documentation.
• Advise on best practices for passive fire measures.
• Ensure compliance with building regulations and fire safety legislation.

Skills

Experience in passive fire consultancy

Strong understanding of compartmentation

Excellent communication skills

Proactive approach

Education

Qualifications such as IFC, BM TRADA, FDIS, IFE

Job description

Are you an experienced Passive Fire Consultant looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a respected and rapidly growing fire safety consultancy, is seeking a talented professional to join their Manchester team. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high‑profile projects across residential, commercial, and public‑sector portfolios while developing your expertise within a supportive and forward‑thinking environment.

The Role

As a Passive Fire Consultant, you will be responsible for:

• Conducting passive fire protection surveys, compartmentation inspections, and on‑site assessments.
• Preparing detailed technical reports, recommendations, and compliance documentation.
• Supporting clients with FRAEW / PAS 9980 assessments where appropriate.
• Advising contractors and stakeholders on best practice for passive fire measures.
• Ensuring all work aligns with current British Standards, Building Regulations, and fire safety legislation.
• Working closely with internal teams to deliver high‑quality, compliant solutions.

About You

You should have:

• Experience in passive fire consultancy, fire risk assessment, building surveying, or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of compartmentation, fire-stopping, and relevant compliance frameworks.
• Qualifications such as IFC, BM TRADA, FDIS, IFE (desirable but not essential).
• Excellent communication and report‑writing skills.
• A proactive approach and the ability to manage multiple projects.
• A full UK driving licence.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Professional development & funded training
• Clear progression opportunities
• Supportive team culture
• Manchester‑based role with travel across the region