Residential Fire Risk Assessor

Osterna Limited; Highgate; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Health & Safety compliance company based in the UK is seeking an experienced Residential Fire Risk Assessor. The role involves conducting inspections of various property types and writing detailed risk assessments. The candidate must have a NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and experience in fire risk assessment. Flexibility in work hours allows for a balance between site visits and report writing from home. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid holidays and healthcare options.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Life Assurance Cover

Free Healthcare cashback Plan

Sponsorship for study and qualifications

Pension scheme (matched up to 7%)

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
• Experience in fire risk assessment for residential properties.
• Knowledge of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of various property types for fire risk assessment.
• Write reports detailing findings from site visits.
• Ensure safety compliance in residential common areas.

Skills

Fire risk assessment experience

Attention to detail

Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety

Communication skills

Education

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Job description

Overview

Remote: Remote Osterna, part of RMG and Places for People Group, is looking for an experienced Residential Fire Risk Assessor to join a proactive and highly successful team of Health & Safety Professionals covering a patch across Coventry and Surrounding areas. With a positive work/life balance, you will be homebased when not undertaking site visits. You will typically complete up to 10 site visits a week (Monday to Friday). Although we are seeking an assessor based in the Coventry area, national travel may be required. What's our USP? With the emphasis on quality over quantity, Osterna residential Fire Risk Assessors really do benefit from having a work life balance rarely seen in this sector. You will have the flexibility to choose which days you're out and about and which days you choose to work from home, when you will complete your report writing. Risk assessment reports will, in most cases, be confined to the common internal and external areas for residential developments.

Responsibilities

Specialising in the residential housing sector, Osterna's Residential Fire Risk Assessors carry out inspections to a range of property types including traditional residential blocks, sheltered housing, HMO and high-rise (over 18 metres +) housing and write up reports with your findings. Completed risk assessments are used by the Property Managers and Directors of the management companies to initiate repairs or any other procedures required, to ensure the residential common areas remain a safe environment.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential
• Experience undertaking fire risk assessment work within the residential property sector on High Rise Buildings
• It's essential you have a NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Level 3 NEBOSH National General Certificate
• Experience of undertaking suitable and sufficient Health and Safety and Type's 1 and Type 3 Fire Risk Assessments (HSFRA), and Compartmentation Surveys.
• Accuracy and attention to detail within your reports is essential, along with a comprehensive knowledge of the current Health and Safety legislation and its application to property management.
• Knowledge of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and supporting local government guidance and its application to our sector.
• LaCORS experience would be great, although not essential and training will be provided.

Osterna Limited specialise in Health & Safety compliance in the residential property sector. We are Safe Contractor approved and an NSI approved provider of high quality and fully compliant BAFESP205 Fire Risk Assessments on property throughout the UK. If you meet the criteria and are ready to make the next step in your career then apply following our simple 5 minute application process, upload a CV and a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role. If you have any questions please email the recruitment team.

If you are a Places for People customer and you're looking for support with your application, please contact our skills and employment team on [e-mail]. Please note that we may bring the closing date forward, if we receive a large number of quality applications. If you are interested in this role we would advise applying immediately to avoid disappointment. If you are using a mobile device such as an iPad then ensure your CV is stored in the cloud, we currently support Google Drive, OneDrive and Dropbox. If you are a recruitment agency please note we operate a PSL and do not take cold calls. At Places for People, safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to creating safe communities for our customers and colleagues by protecting children, young people, and adults at risk from harm, abuse, and neglect. We follow robust safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring all employees, volunteers, and contractors uphold the highest standards of safeguarding and accountability. Our recruitment process includes pre‑employment checks, including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks where applicable, to promote a safe and secure working environment. By joining Places for People, you are expected to contribute to our safeguarding culture, following our policies and reporting concerns to protect those in our communities. Armed Forces – We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant. Places for People will guarantee an interview for any candidate who is serving or has formerly served in the Armed Forces, as a reservist, armed forces veteran (including the wounded, injured and sick), cadet instructor and military spouse/partner and who meets the essential criteria for the vacancy. Disability Confident – We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme certified as Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This helps us to successfully employ and retain people with disabilities and health conditions. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview. The Equality Act 2010 (Disability Discrimination Act 1995 for NI) defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long‑term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities. Neurodivergent – Neurodiverse individuals have highly valuable skills, and we recognise that a traditional interview process sometimes works against them and doesn't allow them to self‑advocate. Neurodiverse applicants who meet the criteria for a vacancy will be guaranteed an interview.

Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays
• Option to buy/sell up to 5 days annual leave each holiday year
• Life Assurance Cover
• Free Healthcare cashback Plan (re‑claiming for things like optical treatment (plus an optical discount voucher) and dental care, physiotherapy and GP Charges - plus more! (all to a generous fixed amount), plus 24/7 access to remote GP Services)
• Sponsorship for study and professional qualifications (up to 4 study days)
• Pension scheme (matched up to 7%) and Life assurance (4 x annual salary)
• As part of Places for People Group (RMG's parent company), you will have access to Our Place Rewards, where you can choose from a huge range of shopping discounts, in‑store vouchers and reloadable e‑cards, earn cashback on online purchases and take advantage of many exclusive offers!

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