Senior Fire Safety Consultant

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Fire Safety Consultant, where you will play a vital role in enhancing the safety of high-risk residential buildings across the UK. In this field-based position, you will conduct thorough fire safety assessments, ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. Your expertise in fire risk assessments and strong communication skills will help you make a significant impact in the industry. If you are passionate about fire safety and ready for a rewarding challenge, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in conducting fire safety assessments.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety regulations and standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire safety assessments on high-risk residential properties.
• Identify and remediate fire safety defects and issues.

Skills

Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs)

Fire Safety Assessments (FSAs)

Fire door inspections

Compartmentation surveys

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Report-writing skills

Technical abilities

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Fire Risk Assessment

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Role : Senior Fire Safety Consultant (High-Risk Buildings)

Location : Field-based with regular travel

Are you an experienced fire safety professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role? Join our team as a Senior Fire Safety Consultant and make a lasting impact on the safety of high-risk, occupied residential buildings across the UK.

About the Role:
As a Senior Fire Safety Consultant, you will work in a field-based role from home. Given the geographical nature of the work, expect to spend at least two weeks per month away from home. Your primary responsibility will be conducting fire safety assessments on 11m+ occupied residential properties under the Developer Remediation Contract. This includes:

• Identifying and remediating defects.
• Recommending and performing surveys (Types 1, 2, 3, and 4).
• Creating initial reports and conducting routine inspections during third-party remedial works.
• Producing final reports to confirm the completion of remedial work.

About You:
We’re looking for someone with extensive experience in Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and Fire Safety Assessments (FSAs), including fire door inspections and compartmentation surveys. We're also looking for:

• Expertise in fire safety building regulations, British Standards, ACOPS, and industry guidance, including legacy documents (> 1990).
• Strong IT skills, technical abilities, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to read floor plans and determine required fire resistance per ADB.
• Excellent prioritisation, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team environment.

Desirable Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 certificates/diplomas in Fire Risk Assessment.
• Membership in organisations like IFSM, IFE, or IFPO.
• Accreditation by UKAS organisations and presence on fire risk assessors' registers (., IFSM NAFRAR Tier-3).