Senior Fire Risk Assessor

Brandon James Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected property and fire safety consultancy is seeking a Senior Fire Risk Assessor to join its team in Manchester. The role involves conducting fire risk assessments for complex buildings and leading assessments in compliance with fire safety legislation. Candidates should have a Tier 2 accreditation or Level 4 qualification and significant experience in the field. The position offers a competitive salary of £55,000 to £65,000, flexible working options, and various employee benefits including holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Salary £55,000 – £65,000

Flexible and remote working

25 days holiday plus 8 public holidays

Life Insurance scheme

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Interest-free travel loan

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Significant experience conducting Fire Risk Assessments on high-rise structures.
• Strong understanding of the Fire Safety Act and relevant legislation.
• Ability to produce clear, defensible reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive fire risk assessments for complex buildings.
• Lead on higher-risk assessments, ensuring compliance with legislation.
• Engage with clients and project teams to ensure safety outcomes.

Skills

Fire Risk Assessments on complex buildings

Stakeholder management

Excellent written communication

Proactive risk identification

Education

Tier 2 accreditation or Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment qualification

IFSM Member

Job description

Senior Fire Risk Assessor – Birmingham or Manchester

A highly respected property and fire safety consultancy is seeking a Senior Fire Risk Assessor to join its growing team in either Birmingham or Manchester. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced assessor with strong technical capability, particularly in evaluating complex buildings and high-rise residential or commercial properties.

The Senior Fire Risk Assessor Role

As a Senior Fire Risk Assessor, you will play a key part in delivering high-quality fire risk assessments across a broad range of complex premises. Your role will include:

• Conducting comprehensive FRAs for complex buildings, high-rise structures and mixed-use developments
• Assessing cladding, external wall systems and passive fire protection measures
• Leading on higher-risk assessments, ensuring compliance with the Fire Safety Order and current legislation
• Providing clear, accurate reports with robust recommendations and risk mitigation strategies
• Advising clients on fire safety management, best practice and remediation priorities
• Supporting junior assessors with technical queries and contributing to team knowledge development
• Engaging with clients, stakeholders and project teams to ensure successful safety outcomes
• Maintaining high professional standards and upholding best practice in fire risk methodology

The Senior FRA Requirements

• Minimum Tier 2 accreditation or Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment qualification
• IFSM Member
• Significant experience conducting Fire Risk Assessments on complex buildings and high-rise structures
• Strong understanding of the Fire Safety Act, PAS 9980, external wall assessments, and relevant legislation
• Experience evaluating fire doors, compartmentation, smoke control systems and PFP installations
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, defensible reports
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing skills
• A proactive approach to risk identification and problem solving
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required

What’s on Offer

• Salary £55,000 – £65,000
• Flexible and remote working
• 25 days holiday per annum plus 8 public holidays
• Immediate cover under our Life Insurance scheme
• Auto-enrolment defined contribution pension scheme with 4% company contribution Interest free travel loan after completion of probation period
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

If you are a Senior Fire Risk Assessor, considering your career opportunities, please contact Megan Cole at Brandon James

REFERENCE: 20844MC