Senior Fire Risk Assessor - Diamond & Co

IFE; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

IFE seeks a Senior Fire Risk Assessor to lead complex fire risk assessments across residential and commercial properties in Glasgow. The position requires a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment and a minimum of 5 years’ experience, with a strong focus on technical judgement and client engagement.

Responsibilities include undertaking varied fire risk assessments, contributing to quality assurance, and mentoring junior staff. Competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £55,000 annually based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in fire risk assessments.
• Independent technical judgement and report authorship.
• Knowledge of fire safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex fire risk assessments across various portfolios.
• Provide technical advice to clients.
• Mentor junior assessors and contribute to quality assurance.

Skills

Fire risk assessments

Technical judgement

Client engagement

Education

Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment

Job description

Senior Fire Risk Assessor - Diamond & Co

Location: Glasgow
Business: Diamond and Company (Scotland) Limited
Division: Fire Risk Management
Salary Band: £40,000 – £55,000 per annum (DOE)
Reporting to: Director of Fire Safety

Role Purpose

To undertake and lead complex fire risk assessments across residential, mixed-use and commercial portfolios, including higher-risk buildings. The role requires independent technical judgement, report authorship to a high professional standard, and contribution to quality assurance within a BAFE SP205-accredited environment.

This is a senior delivery role with mentoring responsibilities and portfolio-level technical input.

Qualifications

• Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment (Ofqual regulated and industry recognised, accredited route).

Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ demonstrable experience undertaking fire risk assessments across a range of building types.
• Experience leading complex residential assessments independently.

Professional Registration

• MIFSM (Member of the Institution of Fire Safety Managers).
• Minimum Tier 2 registration on the Competency Council for Fire Risk Assessors Register (CFRAR).

Technical Knowledge

Working knowledge of:

• PAS 79-1 and BS9792 methodology
• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Fire Safety Act 2021
• BS8674:2025
• Registration with or working towards membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers.
• Experience undertaking Fire Risk Appraisals of External Walls.
• Experience contributing to Single Building Assessments in Scotland.

Core Responsibilities

Technical Delivery

• Undertake Type 1–4 fire risk assessments.
• Provide proportionate and defensible life safety recommendations.
• Review fire strategies where relevant to assessment findings.

Quality Assurance

Client Engagement

• Present findings clearly to managing agents, housing associations and developers.
• Provide reasoned technical advice aligned with current benchmarks.