Senior Fire Safety Advisor – Social Housing

Carrington Blake Recruitment; Enfield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking a Fire Risk Assessor to perform comprehensive fire risk assessments across the Council’s residential housing portfolio, including complex and high‑risk buildings. You will identify hazards, recommend control measures and provide specialist advice to protect residents, staff and visitors.

The role requires strong knowledge of fire safety legislation, building construction and reporting skills, with site visits and clear technical reports to senior managers

Qualifications

• Level 5+ qualification in fire safety suitable for complex buildings.
• Graduate-level membership with a recognised fire safety body.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in fire risk assessments in social housing.
• Experience with complex buildings, HRBs and sheltered accommodation.
• Strong understanding of fire safety legislation and building construction.

Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive fire risk assessments across residential properties.
• Inspect communal areas, fire doors, escape routes and safety systems.
• Identify hazards, assess risks and recommend remedial actions.
• Prepare detailed fire risk assessment reports with conclusions.
• Advise senior managers and housing teams on fire safety matters.
• Conduct site visits and review existing fire safety arrangements.
• Collaborate with internal/external partners to address risks.
• Monitor improvements and ensure ongoing compliance across housing.

Skills

Fire risk assessments

Fire safety legislation

Building construction

Risk identification

Technical reporting

Stakeholder management

Compliance monitoring

High-risk building assessments

Service improvement

Communication

Education

Level 5+ fire safety qualification

Graduate membership in fire safety body

Job description

Carrington Blake Recruitment is seeking a Fire Risk Assessor to perform comprehensive fire risk assessments across the Council’s residential housing portfolio, including complex and high‑risk buildings. You will identify hazards, recommend control measures and provide specialist advice to protect residents, staff and visitors.

The role requires strong knowledge of fire safety legislation, building construction and reporting skills, with site visits and clear technical reports to senior managers