Risk Assessor; Oxfordshire

Position: Risk Assessor (Oxfordshire)
FIRE AND HEALTH & SAFETY RISK ASSESSOR SRVO Competitive salary  Benefits, aligned to experience Hybrid - Cover Oxfordshire area ROLE OVERVIEW We are looking for a Fire & Health & Safety Risk Assessor to join SRVO's expanding Risk team, carrying out site-based Fire Risk Assessments and General Health & Safety Risk Assessments across a varied portfolio. This role is ideal for an experienced assessor who wants stable work, clear standards and the support of a growing compliance team, without being micromanaged.

You'll work across the Oxfordshire area, assessing internal and external common parts and producing clear, actionable reports. The work covers a mix of environments including residential, commercial, industrial and education settings, giving you genuine variety rather than repetitive site types. ROLE EXPECTATIONS This role requires strong technical knowledge, excellent judgement and the ability to produce accurate, well-structured risk assessments that clients can act on.

You will be expected to manage your own diary professionally, carry out assessments efficiently and consistently, and maintain a high standard of reporting and record keeping. You'll also be confident liaising with clients, attending meetings where required, and providing practical advice aligned to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and relevant health & safety legislation. The role is primarily regional, with occasional travel and overnight stays depending on client requirements.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE You'll be successful in this role if:
Your risk assessments are accurate, consistent and delivered on time Your reports clearly identify priorities and practical remedial actions Clients trust your advice and understand their compliance obligations You manage your workload effectively and achieve KPI targets You contribute to improved safety and compliance outcomes across client portfolios HOW YOU'LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME Most weeks, you'll be:
Conducting Fire Risk Assessments (FRA) and General H&S Risk Assessments in line with best practice Producing clear, accurate reports with prioritised actions and required works Supporting clients to understand findings, compliance requirements and next steps Liaising with property managers to support timely resolution of fire and H&S issues Assisting clients with remedial work schedules where required Attending client meetings to discuss findings and compliance planning Peer reviewing and validating works and recommendations Providing technical advice aligned to relevant legislation and British Standards Working to agreed KPIs and supporting continuous improvement across the Risk team You'll work remotely between site visits, managing your region across Oxfordshire.

WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR This role suits someone who:
Holds a NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety (or equivalent Level
3) or equivalent Holds a NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent Level
3) Has proven experience conducting Fire Risk Assessments and H&S Risk Assessments Is confident producing clear, high-quality reports with practical recommendations Has strong knowledge of fire safety and health & safety legislation, technical standards and best practice Communicates professionally with clients, property managers and stakeholders Is organised, self-sufficient and comfortable managing their own diary and workload Holds a full, clean UK driving licence and is willing to travel regionally (with occasional overnight stays) It would be advantageous if you also have: FPA Level 4 in Fire Risk Assessment (or equivalent) Additional professional memberships or qualifications (e.g., IFE, IFSM, IOSH) Strong working knowledge of British Standards relating to fire and life safety systems EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS Experience assessing residential buildings, particularly purpose-built developments Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and practical remediation Confidence dealing with client queries, escalations and follow-up actions High accuracy and attention to detail in reporting and record keeping Ability to build strong professional relationships internally and externally A practical, solutions-led approach and the ability to prioritise risk appropriately WHAT WE OFFER Competitive salary aligned to experience Work schedules provided in advance Remote and flexible working 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Private medical insurance, life assurance and enhanced family leave Fully funded training and…