Senior Fire Risk Assessor

Brandon James Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Senior technical role

Career progression

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Brandon James is seeking a Senior Fire Risk Assessor / FRA Validator to join its specialist fire safety team. You will deliver high-quality Fire Risk Assessments and perform technical validations of FRA reports in line with BAFE SP205, guiding other assessors and ensuring compliance with legislation.

Ideal candidates bring extensive FRA experience, accreditation and strong report-writing skills, with willingness to travel as required and a drive to maintain top-tier safety standards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering Fire Risk Assessments across various building types.
• Proven track record validating FRA reports to BAFE SP205 standards.
• Experience reviewing and signing off FRA reports produced by others.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive Fire Risk Assessments for residential, commercial and other premises.
• Carry out formal technical validations of FRA reports per BAFE SP205.
• Review FRA work of colleagues ensuring accuracy and compliance with guidance.
• Identify errors and areas needing clarification or further investigation.
• Provide technical guidance and feedback to fellow assessors.
• Approve and sign off FRA reports under SP205 procedures where authorised.
• Maintain high technical standards across the team and stay updated on fire safety legislation.

Skills

Fire risk assessments

FRA validation

BAFE SP205 compliance

Technical report writing

Professional guidance

Travel willingness

Education

Fire safety qualification / FRA accreditation

IFE or IFSM registration advantageous

Job description

Senior Fire Risk Assessor / FRA Validator

An established and growing fire safety consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Fire Risk Assessor / FRA Validator to join its specialist team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically accomplished Fire Risk Assessor who has experience undertaking formal FRA report validations in accordance with BAFE SP205 and is looking to take on a senior role within a respected fire safety consultancy.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality Fire Risk Assessments while undertaking technical reviews, validations and sign-off of reports produced by other assessors, ensuring compliance with relevant fire safety legislation, industry standards and BAFE SP205 requirements.

Senior Fire Risk Assessor Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive Fire Risk Assessments across a range of residential, commercial and other premises.
• Carry out formal technical validations of Fire Risk Assessment reports in accordance with BAFE SP205 requirements.
• Review FRAs completed by other assessors, ensuring technical accuracy, consistency and compliance with relevant legislation and guidance.
• Identify errors, omissions and areas requiring further investigation or clarification.
• Assess the suitability and proportionality of fire safety recommendations and remedial actions.
• Provide technical guidance and constructive feedback to Fire Risk Assessors.
• Ensure FRA reports meet the organisation's quality assurance standards and certification requirements.
• Approve and sign off FRA reports where authorised under the company's BAFE SP205 procedures.
• Support the development and maintenance of high technical standards across the fire risk assessment team.
• Keep up to date with changes in fire safety legislation, industry standards and best practice.

Senior Fire Risk Assessor Requirements

• Significant experience undertaking Fire Risk Assessments across a range of building types.
• Proven experience carrying out technical FRA report validations in accordance with BAFE SP205.
• Previous experience reviewing, validating and signing off Fire Risk Assessments produced by other assessors.
• Strong working knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, the Fire Safety Act 2021 and relevant fire safety guidance.
• Appropriate fire risk assessment qualifications and evidence of competence relevant to the role and current BAFE SP205 requirements.
• Professional registration or accreditation, such as relevant IFE or IFSM recognition, would be advantageous.
• Excellent technical report-writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to identify technical inaccuracies and provide clear, proportionate recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of fire safety compliance.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required.

Senior Fire Risk Assessor Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to take on a senior technical role within an established fire safety consultancy.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of buildings and clients.
• Scope to influence technical standards, quality assurance and assessor development.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression.
• Additional benefits to be confirmed.