Fire Safety Consultant

Fire Safety Consultant - Leeds

Work Nest, a growing fire consultancy practice, invites you to join as a Senior Fire Safety Consultant and help protect people and places with confidence and care.

• Undertake fire risk assessments across diverse premises, including complex and sleeping risk environments.
• Provide expert advice and practical solutions in line with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Building Safety Act 2022, Approved Codes of Practice, and current fire safety guidance.
• Support the Head of Fire Safety with on‑site workplace assessments, quality assurance of fire risk assessments, and operational resilience.
• Deliver fire safety training and assist clients with general health and safety needs such as workplace inspections and audits.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience conducting Fire Risk Assessments, especially in complex and sleeping risk premises.
• Level 3 Diploma in Fire Safety or equivalent.
• Experience with compartmentation and fire door surveys, and strong knowledge of Approved Document B, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, and BS 9999/9991.
• Accreditation with IFE, IFSM, FRACS, or IFPO (essential).
• Detail‑focused, confident in supporting clients and fellow consultants.
• Strong communication skills, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Regional and national travel required; flexibility essential.
• Health and safety qualifications and IOSH or IIRSM membership desirable.

• Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 per annum plus £5,000 car allowance.
• Great benefits package.
• Supportive and inclusive work culture.
• Location:
  
  Leeds.

Work Nest is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and ensuring that everyone – job applicants, clients, colleagues, and anyone else we deal with – is treated fairly and with respect. We continuously review our policies and processes to support our aim to create a diverse team.

Closing date: 7th February 2026. Please submit a CV and covering letter outlining how you fulfil the person specification.