Senior Fire Risk Assessor / Validator

Storm Tempest; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property consultancy in Hebburn is seeking a Senior Fire Risk Assessor to conduct comprehensive fire risk assessments and surveys. This role offers excellent career progression and support for continuous development within a dynamic team. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with fire safety regulations and provide expert advice to clients while managing projects effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience as a Fire Risk Assessor.
• Completion of nationally recognised Fire Risk Assessment training courses.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a full range of Fire Risk Assessments.
• Produce reports based on survey findings.
• Provide support to the Fire Safety Team.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering

HNC in Health & Safety

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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(Full time, permanent, working from our Hebburn office)

Storm Tempest Property Consultancy are now entering an exciting and challenging new phase of growth and development in the North of England, which includes expansion of our Hebburn and Manchester offices.To ensure our success, we are keen to attract new talent with the right skills to complement our existing team.

The role of Senior Fire Risk Assessor / Validator will support our increasing commissions to undertake Fire Risk Assessments, Passive Fire Surveys, Fire Door Surveys and validation of reports / data.

With a competitive salary and support provided for continuous development and training, this is an excellent opportunity for someone to develop and enjoy career progression with a forward-thinking company.

We are looking for exceptional people to apply who can demonstrate their experience and skills in the areas outlined in this recruitment pack.

THE COMPANY

Established in 2005, Storm Tempest Ltd is a multidisciplinary property consultancy practice providing a wide range of professional building surveying, design and asset management services.

We specialise in providing tailored technical and strategic solutions for clients with existing property portfolios, primarily working in the public sector, including social housing, education and health.

Storm Tempest’s business objective has always been to provide excellent customer service, based on our wealth of experience of managing property portfolios, together with our knowledge of the construction industry, to ensure that we add value to our clients’ business operations.

Storm Tempest is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures.

If it would help to have an informal chat please contact

David Stilling on 0191 300 9977.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Line Manager:Director

Date:April 2025

Primary Function

To primarily undertake a full range of fire risk assessments, passive fire surveys and fire door inspections, together with checking / validating reports and data produced by Fire Risk Assessors, for a range of clients, individually and as part of a wider team.In addition to this the candidate will provide support to the Lead Fire Risk Assessor to assist in the management of fire safety contracts. Representing Storm Tempest in a professional client focussed manner ensuring that projects are consistently delivered efficiently and effectively, maintaining and developing client relationships.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1.Undertake a full range of Fire Risk Assessments.

2.Undertake Passive Fire Surveys.

4.Produce reports based upon survey finding and specifying remedial action and works.

5.Provide specialist, technical advice and support in line with The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and current fire safety legislation.

6.Undertaking desk top validation / checking of reports produced by Assessors and on site validation activities to provide relevant feedback as part of a Quality Management System in accordance with BAFE SP205 requirements.

7.Provide support to the ‘Quality Management System’ process where relevant to the fire safety department.

8.Ensure projects are completed on budget and to schedule.

9.As Senior Fire Risk Assessor / Validator you will be required to provide support and guidance to the Fire Safety Team and act as a mentor to junior members of the team.

10.Advise clients on building / property issues including technical, financial, contractual, legal / statutory compliance, environmental and Building Regulations.

11.Provide advice and guidance to our Clients and colleagues on general fire safety compliance matters.

12.Prepare reports and other documentation as required.

13.Critically analyse reports and provide constructive feedback and guidance to fire risk assessors.

14.Manage projects and / or contracts, provide performance information and be the first point of contact for our clients.

15.Answer telephone calls appropriately and take responsibility for the call to ensure enquiries are dealt with effectively.

16.To undertake research as required including summarising and preparing reports for Directors.

17.Maintaining and updating projects, including workflow and invoice preparation.

18.To assist and prepare new work bid, tender applications and contract documents.

19.To ensure professional practice is carried out to the highest standards.

20.Deliver in-house seminars, learning sessions for the fire risk team and CDM, building surveying and project management teams.

Other Duties

21.Attend training courses and seminars as directed.

22.Monitoring continuous professional development of the Fire Risk Assessors.

23.Comply with, monitor and contribute to maintaining the company’s Quality Assurance standards.

24.To ensure that equal opportunities and equality and diversity policies are understood and adhered to.

25.To ensure that health and safety arrangements and policy are understood and adhered to.

26.To undertake any other duties commensurate with the post, in various locations which may include overnight stays away from home as required to service projects.

27.Undertake all duties in accordance with company and professional regulations, policies, practices and procedures.

Skills & Experience

Qualifications

§Completion of nationally recognised and accredited Fire Risk Assessment training courses to a minimum Level 4

§Member of the Institute of Fire Engineers (IFE) / Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM) or other equivalent

§Degree level qualification in Fire Engineering, Health & Safety or Built Environment surveying discipline

§HNC or equivalent in a Health & Safety or Built Environment Subject or;

§Completion of nationally recognised and accredited Fire Risk Assessment training courses to a minimum Level 5

Experience

§Minimum of five years’ experience as a Fire Risk Assessor

§Established track record of undertaking fire risk assessments, together with the ability to produce reports that provide clear and achievable recommendations

§Experience in assessing others and their work validating fire risk assessments

§Sound knowledge of the Fire Safety Act 2021

§Knowledge of fire compartmentation surveys

§Knowledge of fire door inspections

§Supporting and mentoring other fire safety professionals within the team

§Sound project management skills

§Contract management and Administration experience

§Experience in working for Public Sector Clients

Special Knowledge

§The scope of The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety Act, Building Safety Act and any other relevant legislation and obligations and responsibilities under them

§Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of Management of Fire Safety

§IT literate with strong MS Office skills

§Sound working knowledge of Regulations, Legislation, British Standards and Codes of Practice relating to life fire safety risk assessment

§Demonstrable knowledge to objectively validate fire risk assessments

§Ability to maintain robust validation records

§Analytical skills to research, review, summarise and prepare reports

§Produce fire safety risk assessment documentation in an agreed format and to business policies

§Ability to understand and manipulate numerical data

§Appreciate the concept of risk assessment as it applies to fire

§Be able to apply technical knowledge that is compliant with standards, regulations and guidance, relevant to life fire safety

§Working knowledge and application of BAFE SP205 scheme requirements

§A commitment to personal development

§An excellent leader demonstrating leadership skills and integrity

§How to seek advice and support to undertake activities which are outside your own sphere of responsibility or expertise

§Committed and hard working

§Self-motivated and able to work independently and within a team

§Able to establish and maintain good working relationships and have an approachable manner

§Excellent organisational skills, prioritising and planning effectively

§Be able to work in an ethical and justified manner

§Proactive and innovative approach to problem solving

§Ability to manage client expectations

§Declare and manage conflicts of interest

§Excellent verbal, interpersonal and communication skills to provide clear and appropriate advice to a range of other agencies

§Understand and embraces equality and diversity

§Can work under pressure effectively to meet targets

§Empathetic and supportive to other colleagues

Other

§Access to and use of independent means of travel with appropriate insurance

§Flexible approach to changing business needs

§Able to work in various locations throughout the UK, including extended stay as required.

§Can facilitate and chair meetings

OFFICE LOCATIONS

Head Office

Manchester Office

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Construction

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