Fire Risk Assessor

A growing fire safety consultancy is seeking an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to join their team in Newcastle. The successful Fire Risk Assessor will manage a varied portfolio of properties across the North East, completing detailed assessments and providing clear, practical fire safety advice.

The appointed Fire Risk Assessor will be responsible for undertaking high-quality fire risk assessments across residential, commercial and mixed-use buildings.

Key duties will include:

• Completing Type 1-4 fire risk assessments where required

• Assessing fire safety measures, escape routes and compartmentation

• Identifying hazards, deficiencies and areas of non-compliance

• Producing detailed reports with clear remedial actions

• Reviewing existing fire safety documentation

• Liaising with clients, building managers and contractors

• Providing practical advice on current fire safety legislation

• Managing their own workload across Newcastle and the wider North East

The successful Fire Risk Assessor will be required to have:

• Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment qualification

• Strong experience carrying out fire risk assessments

• Good knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and current UK fire safety guidance

• Experience working across a variety of building types

• Strong report-writing and client-facing skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assessments

• A full UK driving licence

Membership of a recognised professional body such as the IFE would be advantageous.

The Fire Risk Assessor can expect:

• -50,00055,000, depending on experience

• Hybrid and flexible working

• Pension and holiday allowance

• Ongoing CPD and professional development

• Support towards further fire safety qualifications

• Varied projects across the North East

• Clear opportunities for career progression

This is an excellent opportunity for a Fire Risk Assessor with a Level 4 qualification who is looking to join a well-established consultancy in Newcastle.

Ref: LB68795

Fire Risk Assessor / Fire Safety Engineer / PAS 79 / Fire Safety Act / Building Safety Act / IFE / IFSM / IOSH / Fire Risk Assessment / Fire Safety Consultancy