Residential Fire Risk Assessor (London)

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Residential Fire Risk Assessor to join their proactive team. This role offers a unique work-life balance, allowing flexibility in working days and the opportunity to work from home. You will conduct essential fire risk assessments on various residential properties, ensuring safety compliance and contributing to community well-being. With competitive salary and benefits, including a generous car allowance and company-funded qualifications, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their career in a supportive environment focused on quality and safety.

Benefits

Car allowance

27 days holiday plus Bank holidays

Company-funded qualifications and CPD

Life Assurance (x4 salary)

Healthcare cashback plan

Company discount portal

Qualifications

• Experience in fire risk assessment within residential properties.
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections on various property types and prepare detailed reports.
• Ensure safety of residential common areas by initiating necessary repairs.

Skills

Fire Risk Assessment

Health and Safety Legislation

Attention to Detail

Report Writing

Education

NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Tools

LaCORS

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Residential Fire Risk Assessor (London), London

Client: Residential Management Group (RMG)

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 4

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

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.

With a positive work/life balance, you will be home-based 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 South of England, national travel will be required.

What’s our USP?

With an emphasis on quality over quantity, Osterna residential Fire Risk Assessors benefit from a work-life balance rarely seen in this sector.

You will have the flexibility to choose your working days and when to work from home, completing report writing at your convenience. Risk assessment reports will mainly focus on common internal and external areas of residential developments.

What does the role involve?

Specialising in residential housing, Osterna's Fire Risk Assessors conduct inspections on various property types including traditional residential blocks, sheltered housing, HMO, and high-rise (over 18 meters) housing, and prepare detailed reports.

These assessments help Property Managers and Directors ensure the safety of residential common areas by initiating necessary repairs or procedures.

Knowledge, skills, and experience required:

• A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle is essential
• Experience in fire risk assessment within residential properties, especially high-rise buildings
• NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety and Level 3 NEBOSH National General Certificate
• Experience with Health and Safety assessments, Type 1 and Type 3 Fire Risk Assessments (HSFRA), and Compartmentation Surveys
• Strong attention to detail and comprehensive knowledge of current Health and Safety legislation and its application in property management
• Understanding of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and relevant local guidance
• LaCORS experience is a plus, with training provided if needed
• Osterna specializes in Health & Safety compliance for residential properties, being Safe Contractor approved and an NSI provider of compliant Fire Risk Assessments

Benefits:

• Salary: £42,400
• Car allowance: £4,320
• 27 days holiday plus Bank holidays
• Company-funded qualifications and CPD
• Life Assurance (x4 salary)
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Company discount portal
• And more!

Next steps:

If you meet the criteria and are ready to advance your career, click apply to be redirected to our careers site for more details and to submit your application.

For support, Places for People customers can contact our skills and employment team at [emailprotected].

Recruitment agencies: we operate a PSL and do not accept cold calls.

We are committed to safeguarding and creating safe communities, following robust policies and procedures, including DBS checks where applicable. By joining us, you contribute to our safeguarding culture and uphold high standards of accountability.