Senior / Principal Fire Risk Assessor

NPG Fire Safety Ltd; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or mileage reimbursement

24 days annual leave

Ongoing CPD and professional dev

Job summary

NPG Fire Safety Ltd is seeking an experienced fire risk assessor to join our consultancy team at Senior or Principal level. The role includes two site days per week and two days for reports, with potential for growth in complex assessments and technical review.

The ideal candidate will hold NFRAR Intermediate/Advanced, have BS 8674 mapped competence, and bring strong report-writing and client communication skills, plus a full UK driving licence for site travel.

Qualifications

• Current registration on the National Fire Risk Assessors Register (NFRAR) at Intermediate or Advanced level.
• Working knowledge of BAFE SP205 (principal).
• A recognised Level 4 qualification in fire risk assessment, or equivalent competence mapped to BS 8674.
• Substantial experience independently undertaking fire risk assessments.
• Excellent report-writing and client communication skills.
• Sound, proportionate technical judgement and an understanding of the limits of your competence.
• A full driving licence valid for driving in the UK and the ability to undertake the required site travel.

Responsibilities

• Fire risk assessments across a range of premises, from straightforward to complex.
• Technical review and validation.
• Contributing to our technical standards and processes.
• Wider fire safety consultancy.

Skills

Report writing

Client communication

Driving licence

Site travel

Education

Level 4 qualification in fire risk assessment

Tools

BAFE SP205

Job description

Full-time or part-time | Hybrid | North West

Salaries are full-time equivalents, pro rata for part-time appointments.

NPG Fire Safety Ltd is looking for an experienced fire risk assessor to join our consultancy team at Senior or Principal level.

We offer a structured working week with dedicated time for report writing, ongoing professional development and opportunities to take on greater technical responsibility as the consultancy grows.

We're based in the North West and welcome applications from further afield where regular site travel is practical. Overnight accommodation between consecutive site days could be provided by agreement.

The Role

A typical full-time week would include:

• Two days on site undertaking fire risk assessments.
• Two days working from home completing reports.
• One further day for more complex reports, outstanding work, technical review, CPD, mentoring or wider consultancy.

The number of assessments will reflect the size and complexity of the premises covered during the two site days. Workloads will also account for the technical responsibilities of the appointment.

Our reports must be technically sound, clearly written and easy for clients to follow. Recommendations should be practical and proportionate, explaining what action is needed and why. You'll report to our Managing Director and Lead Consultant, Niall Graham. Technical review and validation form part of our quality assurance process under NPG's BAFE SP205 certification.

You'll be an experienced assessor capable of independently assessing a range of premises of low to medium complexity, identifying significant risks and producing consistently high-quality reports.

You'll also mentor junior assessors, helping them develop their knowledge, judgement and reporting skills.

There will be opportunities to progress into more complex assessments and technical review as your experience and responsibilities develop.

You'll already be operating at an Advanced level, with the experience and judgement to take on greater technical responsibility within the consultancy.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Fire risk assessments across a range of premises, from straightforward to complex.
• Technical review and validation.
• Contributing to our technical standards and processes.
• Wider fire safety consultancy.

Experience preparing fire strategies or supporting building control submissions would be advantageous.

Appointment and salary within each band will reflect demonstrated competence, relevant experience and the responsibilities agreed.

What we’re looking for

You’ll need:

• Current registration on the National Fire Risk Assessors Register (NFRAR) at Intermediate or Advanced level.
• Working knowledge of BAFE SP205 (principal).
• A recognised Level 4 qualification in fire risk assessment, or equivalent competence mapped to BS 8674.
• Substantial experience independently undertaking fire risk assessments.
• Excellent report-writing and client communication skills.
• Sound, proportionate technical judgement and an understanding of the limits of your competence.
• A constructive approach to technical review, including explaining your reasoning, considering other perspectives and acting on well-founded feedback.
• A full driving licence valid for driving in the UK and the ability to undertake the required site travel.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What we offer

Alongside the salary and working arrangements above:

• Company car or reimbursement of eligible business mileage.
• 24 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, pro rata for part-time appointments.
• Ongoing CPD and professional development.
• Relocation support may be available for the right person.

NPG is an independent fire and security business. Our approach is built on competency, integrity and value, with a focus on giving clients clear, practical advice they can act on.