Senior Fire Safety Strategist - Hybrid, High-Rise Experts

Ark Workplace Risk; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Healthcare

Pension plan

Life cover

Holiday entitlement 25 days

Perkpal program

Social events

Membership reimbursement

Job summary

Ark Workplace Risk is seeking a Lead Fire Safety Consultant to join our hybrid team serving Midlands and London clients. You will lead fire safety strategies, risk assessments, and building safety management across complex residential and commercial projects, contributing to high‑impact client outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in fire safety consulting, deep knowledge of UK building regulations (Approved Document B) and relevant standards, plus strong report writing and CPD commitment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Fire Safety Consultant in the built environment.
• Experience in fire strategies, fire management plans, and complex fire risk assessments in high-risk commercial and residential buildings.
• Strong interpersonal skills and report writing abilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of current UK building regulations (Approved Document B).
• Working knowledge of BS9991, BS9999, BS9997, PAS 9980, etc.
• Ongoing dedication to CPD.

Responsibilities

• Undertake retrospective fire strategies and complex Type 1,2,3,4 fire risk assessments in complex residential and commercial buildings.
• Review and create building safety management systems.
• Undertake complex compartmentation surveys and make recommendations.
• Develop a corporate fire safety management system across client portfolios.
• Act as an internal source of expertise for the consultants.
• Support clients with contentious matters including fire brigade interventions.
• Implement fire safety advice and site management systems, audits and reviews.
• Design fire management plans for existing buildings.
• Create fire safety solutions across a range of sites within the built environment.
• Collaborate with Ark colleagues on new projects and developments.
• Monitor External Wall/ facade to confirm remedial work is assured.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Report writing

CPD commitment

Fire safety expertise

Education

Fire safety/ fire engineering diploma (Level 4 working towards Level 5)

Job description

Ark Workplace Risk is seeking a Lead Fire Safety Consultant to join our hybrid team serving Midlands and London clients. You will lead fire safety strategies, risk assessments, and building safety management across complex residential and commercial projects, contributing to high‑impact client outcomes.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in fire safety consulting, deep knowledge of UK building regulations (Approved Document B) and relevant standards, plus strong report writing and CPD commitment.