Senior Fire Consultant: High-Rise (Midlands, Outside IR35)

The Health and Safety Partnership Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

The Health and Safety Partnership Limited is seeking a Senior Fire Consultant to perform Fire Risk Assessments on high-rise residential buildings across the Midlands, including Birmingham. The role combines site assessments with home-based report writing under defined timescales.

You will independently manage assignments, engage with clients, and provide clear, proportionate safety recommendations, drawing on a strong knowledge of fire safety standards and legislation.

Qualifications

• Significant experience undertaking Fire Risk Assessments in the built environment.
• Proven experience assessing high-rise residential buildings.
• Strong understanding of fire safety challenges in complex properties.

Responsibilities

• Carry out comprehensive Fire Risk Assessments on high-rise residential buildings.
• Assess complex residential properties, including buildings of seven storeys or more.
• Evaluate fire safety provisions (means of escape, compartmentation, doors, detection, alarms, firefighting).
• Identify fire safety deficiencies and risks with remedial actions.
• Prepare detailed, robust Fire Risk Assessment reports with practical recommendations.
• Liaise with building owners, managers and stakeholders; manage workload and timescales.

Skills

Fire risk assessment

High-rise buildings

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Autonomous work

Education

Level 4 fire safety qualification

IFSM/FRACS/IFE membership

Job description

The Health and Safety Partnership Limited is seeking a Senior Fire Consultant to perform Fire Risk Assessments on high-rise residential buildings across the Midlands, including Birmingham. The role combines site assessments with home-based report writing under defined timescales.

You will independently manage assignments, engage with clients, and provide clear, proportionate safety recommendations, drawing on a strong knowledge of fire safety standards and legislation.