Fire Safety Consultant

Company Description

About Environment & Safety

Socotec’s Environment and Safety team provides expert environmental, health and safety consultancy and compliance services that help organisations manage risk, protect people and safeguard the environment. Our services include environmental monitoring and consultancy, water safety and hygiene solutions with Legionella risk assessments and water system management, fire safety consultancy and inspections, occupational hygiene assessments and workplace exposure monitoring, and specialist advisory support on regulatory and sustainability challenges.

We use industry-leading tools and science‑based approaches to deliver accurate data, practical guidance and innovative solutions that ensure compliance with UK legislation, minimise environmental impact and create healthier, safer workplaces for clients.

Your expertise deserves recognition. Alongside a competitive salary we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes 25 days holiday (with the option to buy more), an electric car scheme (where applicable), employee recognition programmes, family‑friendly support, exclusive retail discounts, employee assistance programmes and an enhanced company pension. SOCOTEC UK & Ireland are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Fire Safety Consultant

Midlands based but willing to travel to London when required.

Midlands based but willing to travel to London when required.

Make an impact by joining SOCOTEC’s award‑winning Fire Safety teams. In this role you will lead fire risk assessments, compartmentation and fire door surveys, provide expert advice, review plans, develop and audit management procedures, and deliver engaging fire safety training.

The role offers an opportunity to progress into a senior position, eventually leading a growing team and expanding a client base across Ireland.

• Performing fire compartmentation & integrity surveys
• Carrying out fire door inspections

• Minimum 5 years of current experience conducting full and comprehensive fire risk assessments
• Working knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Full understanding of building regulations and the associated requirements for fire safety and relevant guidance documents
• Understanding and knowledge of compartmentation within construction, including floors, walls, doors, fire stopping installations, penetration sealing products and techniques, and fire/smoke dampers
• Detailed knowledge of British Standards relating to fire safety installations (fire alarms, emergency lighting, fire safety signage, fire extinguishers, suppression systems, etc.)
• Ability to identify hazards and associated risks, provide guidance to remove or reduce risks to an acceptable level, and manage remaining risks
• Produce detailed reports using SOCOTEC UK Limited templates within required timescales to meet project KPIs and expected standards
• Guide clients through statutory requirements to ensure compliance and maintain expected service levels

Midlands, UK (midlands based but willing to travel to London when required)