Senior Fire Assessor - Bristol

IO; Bristol; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering consultancy in Bristol is seeking a Senior Fire Assessor to lead fire strategies and risk assessments. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safety for critical infrastructure. Ideal for someone aiming to diversify their project involvement with opportunities for growth within the firm. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement and expertise in fire engineering analysis. Benefits include bonuses, generous holiday, and a robust pension plan.

Benefits

Annual bonus linked to performance

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private healthcare

Attractive pension scheme

Family Friendly Policies

Targeted professional development

Qualifications

• Proficiency in fire dynamics and simulations using advanced software.
• Ability to engage effectively with clients and regulatory bodies.
• Experience leading design reviews and contributing to fire safety solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of fire strategies and risk assessments.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure infrastructure safety.
• Develop fire safety reports and compliance documentation.

Skills

Fire engineering analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Advanced computer modelling software

Development of fire strategies

Job description

Overview

Job title: Senior Fire Assessor
Location: Bristol
Salary: Up to £80,000
Job type: Permanent

iO are currently partnered with a Bristol based engineering consultancy. Currently on the lookout for a Senior Fire Assessor to join on a permanent basis. This role involves leading the delivery of fire strategies, risk assessments and design stage consultancy services, working with internal and external stakeholders to support safety of critical national infrastructure (substations, power stations, explosive facilities).

This role is ideal for someone who wants to diversify the projects they work on within a consultancy environment, building strong customer relationships and benefiting from growth and development opportunities within the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of fire strategies, risk assessments and design stage consultancy services.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure safety of critical national infrastructure (substations, power stations, explosive facilities).
• Development of fire safety strategies, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Expertise in fire engineering analysis, including smoke and evacuation modelling, temperature spread calculations, and structural assessments.
• Ability to lead or contribute to design reviews, assessing fire safety risks and proposing practical solutions.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, working with clients, architects, and regulatory bodies.
• Proficiency with advanced computer modelling software for fire dynamics and simulations.

Requirements

• SOLE BRITISH NATIONAL; happy to undergo SC/DV clearance depending on the project.

Benefits

• Annual bonus linked to company and individual performance
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Loyalty Leave
• Attractive pension scheme - matched pension contributions, up to 8% from day one
• Family Friendly Policies
• Private healthcare
• Targeted professional development
• Life Assurance (4x salary) and Income Protection (75% of salary)
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• EV lease salary sacrifice scheme