Senior Fire Risk Assessor/FRA Validator

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

Job summary

Brandon James is recruiting a Senior Fire Risk Assessor to deliver high-quality Fire Risk Assessments and to validate, review and sign-off FRA reports for a variety of premises across London and beyond.

The role requires extensive FRA experience, SP205 competence, strong report-writing, and a proactive approach to maintaining compliance with UK fire safety legislation and guidance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience undertaking Fire Risk Assessments across building types.
• Proven experience carrying out technical FRA report validations in accordance with BAFE SP205.
• 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 guidance.
• Appropriate fire risk assessment qualifications and evidence of competence for BAFE SP205 requirements.
• Professional registration or accreditation (IFE/IFSM) 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 commitment to high fire safety standards.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive Fire Risk Assessments across residential, commercial and other premises.
• Carry out formal technical validations of FRA reports in line with BAFE SP205.
• Review FRA reports by other assessors for accuracy and compliance.
• Identify errors and areas needing further investigation or clarification.
• Assess the suitability and proportionality of safety recommendations.
• Provide technical guidance to Fire Risk Assessors.
• Ensure FRA reports meet QA standards and certification requirements.
• Approve and sign off FRA reports where authorised.
• Support high technical standards across the team.
• Keep up to date with changes in fire safety legislation and guidance.

Skills

Technical report-writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Fire risk assessment qualifications

BAFE SP205 competence

Job description

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.