Fire Risk Assessor

Overview

An established Chartered Surveying and Property Consultancy is looking to appoint a Fire & Health & Safety Risk Assessor to join its growing Risk team. Operating across the UK, the business delivers building surveying, project management and specialist compliance services to both residential and commercial clients. With a strong reputation for technical excellence and long-standing client relationships, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive organisation offering long-term career development.

• Salary: £50,000
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus
• Hybrid/remote working
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Enhanced family leave
• Fully funded training and professional development
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee referral scheme
• Retail, travel, fitness and entertainment discounts

As a Fire & Health & Safety Risk Assessor, you will be responsible for carrying out Fire Risk Assessments and General Health & Safety Risk Assessments across a varied portfolio of residential, commercial, industrial and education properties throughout the Leeds and Sheffield region. The role is primarily site-based, with remote working between visits, giving you the autonomy to manage your own diary while delivering high-quality assessments and reports.

You will provide practical advice to clients, produce clear and accurate risk assessment reports, support remedial action planning and ensure compliance with current fire safety and health & safety legislation. You will also attend client meetings where required, liaison with property managers and contribute to maintaining high technical standards across the Risk team. Occasional travel outside the region and overnight stays may be required depending on client requirements.

• Proven experience carrying out Fire Risk Assessments and General Health & Safety Risk Assessments
• NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety (or equivalent Level 3 qualification)
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent Level 3 qualification)
• Strong knowledge of current fire safety and health & safety legislation and industry best practice
• Experience producing clear, accurate risk assessment reports with practical recommendations
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage your own workload and diary
• Strong communication skills with experience liaising with clients and stakeholders
• Full UK driving licence
• Based within commuting distance of Leeds or Sheffield and willing to travel across the surrounding region

• FPA Level 4 in Fire Risk Assessment (or equivalent)
• Professional memberships such as IFE, IFSM or IOSH
• Knowledge of British Standards relating to fire and life safety systems
• Experience assessing residential developments and mixed-use properties