Senior Fire Risk Consultant - Lead Safer Buildings

Stantec; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fire safety consultancy is looking for a Fire Risk Consultant / Senior Fire Risk Consultant to join its dynamic team in the UK. This role involves conducting medium-complexity fire risk assessments, mentoring graduate consultants, and ensuring high-quality outputs aligned with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have a recognised qualification in fire safety, practical assessment experience, and a proactive approach. This position offers flexibility across various locations in the North of England and opportunities for training and professional development.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for training and development

Impactful work in fire safety

Qualifications

• Minimum Technician Membership with the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE).
• Practical experience in fire risk assessments, ideally medium‑complexity projects.
• Organised and proactive approach to project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medium‑complexity fire risk assessments on varied buildings.
• Deliver high‑quality outputs in line with regulatory standards.
• Mentor graduate consultants and enhance team development.

Skills

Fire risk assessments

Technical support to clients

Mentoring

Project delivery

Time management

Education

Recognised qualification in fire safety

Minimum Technician Membership with the IFE

Registered with third-party accreditation scheme

Job description

A global fire safety consultancy is looking for a Fire Risk Consultant / Senior Fire Risk Consultant to join its dynamic team in the UK. This role involves conducting medium-complexity fire risk assessments, mentoring graduate consultants, and ensuring high-quality outputs aligned with regulatory standards. Ideal candidates will have a recognised qualification in fire safety, practical assessment experience, and a proactive approach. This position offers flexibility across various locations in the North of England and opportunities for training and professional development.