Senior Fire Risk & Health & Safety Advisor (HRBs)

EDP Consultants Australia; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working

CPD support and accreditation

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Dual Fire Risk Assessor & Health and Safety Advisor to deliver complex and high-risk fire risk assessments and general health & safety risk assessments across a wide range of premises, including Higher-Risk Residential Buildings (HRBs).

This senior role requires advanced professional judgement and strong consultancy skills, supporting Responsible Persons and duty holders in meeting UK fire safety and health & safety legislation.

Qualifications

• Advanced competence in fire risk assessment and safety consultancy.
• Registered on NFRAR at Advanced Fire Risk Assessor level.
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and standards.
• Competence in general health and safety risk assessment.
• Experience with higher-risk residential buildings (HRBs).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex and high-risk Fire Risk Assessments including HRBs.
• Carry out general Health & Safety Risk Assessments across sectors.
• Provide specialist fire safety consultancy on strategy, means of escape, and evacuation.
• Interpret UK legislation, standards and guidance in reports.
• Produce clear, defensible reports with prioritised actions.
• Liaise with clients and Fire & Rescue Services; support QA and compliance.
• Maintain CPD and mentorship; ensure technical competence.

Skills

Advanced fire risk expertise

NFRAR Advanced Fire Risk Assessor

UK fire safety legislation

General health & safety risk assess.

Complex premises experience

Excellent communication

Education

NEBOSH or equivalent health & safety qualification

Fire safety qualifications

Membership in IFSM or IOSH

Full UK driving licence

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Dual Fire Risk Assessor & Health and Safety Advisor to deliver complex and high-risk fire risk assessments and general health & safety risk assessments across a wide range of premises, including Higher-Risk Residential Buildings (HRBs).

This senior role requires advanced professional judgement and strong consultancy skills, supporting Responsible Persons and duty holders in meeting UK fire safety and health & safety legislation.