Fire Risk Assessor

Mitie; East London; On-site; ZAR 996,000 - 1,218,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage employer

Job summary

Mitie are hiring a Fire Risk Assessor in East London. The role involves conducting fire risk assessments, fire door surveys and compartmentation audits to ensure compliance with current regulations, reporting clearly to clients, and engaging stakeholders with confidence.

We welcome candidates with a fire engineering/safety qualification (desirable) and relevant registration (IFSM/IFE or similar). DBS checks apply; Real Living Wage employer and development opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills and ability to explain findings clearly.
• Understanding of current fire safety regulations and legislation.
• Proven experience in conducting fire risk assessments and related surveys.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire safety risk assessments, fire door inspections and compartmentation surveys.
• Produce clear, actionable reports guiding clients toward compliance.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders to explain findings and recommendations.
• Stay ahead of changes in fire safety legislation and best practices.
• Support the business by working flexibly from office or client sites.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

Degree in Fire Engineering or Fire Safety

IFSM / IFE registration

Job description

ROLE: Fire Risk AssessorHOURS: 40 hours per weekLOCATION: East LondonSalary: £45,000 - £55,000

At Tersus (a Part of Mitie), our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a Fire Risk Assessor who is driven to make the built environment safer and is developing their expertise in their field.

Role Responsibilities:

• Conduct fire safety risk assessments, fire door inspections and compartmentation surveys in line with the latest regulations
• Produce clear and actionable reports that guide clients towards compliance
• Engage with clients and stakeholders, explaining findings and recommendations with clarity and confidence
• Stay ahead of changes in fire safety legislation and industry best practices, ensuring our advice is always the best available
• Support the business by working flexibly and responsively from the company's office or from client's sites as required

Required Qualifications: applicants must meet the below defined requirements for the role.

• A degree or qualification in Fire Engineering or Fire Safety (desirable)
• Registered with the IFSM, IFE or similar competency scheme (minimum intermediate level)
• Proven experience in conducting fire risk assessments, fire door surveys and compartmentation surveys
• Strong understanding of current fire safety regulations and legislation
• Exceptional communication skills — the ability to engage and inform clients with ease

What's in it for you?

• Salary: Pay to match your skills and experience.
• Opportunity to work across a wide range of properties and make a real difference
• Supportive team environment with continuous professional development

There's a place for you at Mitie, join us today!

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer. This means every role at Mitie is paid at or above the independently calculated Real Living Wage, reflecting our commitment to fair pay and responsible employment.