Residential Fire Risk Assessor (London)

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 43,000; 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 for home-based work alongside site visits. You will conduct vital inspections of residential properties, ensuring safety and compliance with current legislation. With a focus on quality over quantity, this position is perfect for those looking to advance their careers while enjoying flexibility in their work environment. Join a company that values your expertise and provides opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Car allowance

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company-funded qualifications and CPD

Life Assurance (x4)

Healthcare cashback plan

Qualifications

• Experience in fire risk assessment within residential properties, especially high-rise buildings.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current legislation, including The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of various property types including residential blocks and high-rise buildings.
• Prepare reports for property managers and directors to ensure safety and initiate repairs.

Skills

Fire Risk Assessment

Health and Safety Assessments

Attention to Detail

Knowledge of Legislation

Education

NEBOSH National Certificate in Fire Safety

NEBOSH National General Certificate

Tools

LaCORS

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Residential Fire Risk Assessor (London), Slough

Client: Residential Management Group (RMG)

Location: Slough, 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 seeking an experienced Residential Fire Risk Assessor to join a proactive and successful team of Health & Safety Professionals.

This role offers a positive work/life balance with home-based work when not on site visits, typically up to 10 visits per week (Monday to Friday). Although based in the South of England, national travel is required.

What’s our USP?

We emphasize quality over quantity, allowing our assessors to enjoy a work-life balance rarely seen in this sector. You can choose your working days and work from home when not on site. Reports focus mainly on common internal and external areas of residential developments.

Role responsibilities:

Specializing in residential housing, assessors conduct inspections of various property types including residential blocks, sheltered housing, HMO, and high-rise buildings over 18 meters. Reports are used by property managers and directors to ensure safety and initiate repairs.

Qualifications and experience required:

• A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle
• 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, and compartmentation surveys
• Attention to detail and comprehensive knowledge of current legislation, including The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Knowledge of LaCORS (training provided if not already known)

Benefits:

• Salary: £42,400
• Car allowance: £4,320
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company-funded qualifications and CPD
• Life Assurance (x4)
• Healthcare cashback plan and other employee benefits

Next steps:

If qualified and ready to advance your career, click apply to visit our careers site for more details and to apply directly. For support, contact our skills and employment team at [emailprotected].

Note: We operate a PSL and do not accept cold calls. Safeguarding is a priority, and all employees undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS where applicable, to maintain a safe environment.