Senior Fire Safety Consultant

Shirley Parsons; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Senior Fire Safety Consultant to deliver expert fire safety services across the South East. This home-based role requires significant experience in fire risk assessments and strong knowledge of fire safety legislation. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently while mentoring others.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience conducting fire risk assessments.
• Accreditation with IFE, IFSM, FRACS, or IFPO.
• Expert knowledge of British Standards and fire safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire risk assessments across various premises.
• Provide expert advice on fire safety legislation.
• Deliver training and mentor junior consultants.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Knowledge of fire safety legislation

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Fire Safety

Job description

Senior Fire Safety Consultant
South East (North or West of London)
Permanent
�45,000 to �50,000 per annum + �5,000 car allowance and benefits

Shirley Parsons have exclusively partnered with a growing consultancy who have an opening for a Senior Fire Safety Consultant. The post holder will be responsible for delivering fire safety services to a diverse client base across the South East, with national travel as required. This opportunity is home-based and will suit candidates located North or West of London, with the flexibility to travel to client sites.

The Senior Fire Safety Consultant will be responsible for:
- Conducting fire risk assessments across a range of premises, including complex and sleeping risk environments.
- Providing expert advice in line with fire safety legislation and guidance, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Building Safety Act 2022.
- Supporting and mentoring fire safety consultants through on-site assessments and quality assurance.
- Delivering fire safety training to clients as required.
- Occasionally supporting clients with general health and safety needs, including inspections and audits.

The ideal Senior Fire Safety Consultant requires:
- A minimum of 5 years' experience conducting fire risk assessments in complex and sleeping risk premises.
- A Level 3 Diploma in Fire Safety (or equivalent).
- Accreditation with IFE, IFSM, FRACS, or IFPO on a Fire Risk Assessors register.
- Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation, British Standards (e.g. BS9999, BS9991), and guidance documents.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Vacancy Reference: PR/028428
Vacancy Owner: Ethan Baddeley | [e-mail] | 07891 987070