Fire Risk Consultant & Validator

Fire Risk Consultant & Validator

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire Risk Consultant / Fire Risk Validator to join a growing and forward-thinking safety consultancy. This role is key to maintaining high standards across fire risk assessments, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and supporting continuous improvement in technical delivery.

If you wanted the opportunity to be trained and developed as a Fire Validator, apply for this role!

Key Responsibilities

Report Validation & Quality Assurance

• Review and validate fire risk assessment reports against relevant industry standards (including BAFE SP205 and PAS 79)
• Ensure reports include clear, justifiable risk ratings and prioritised actions
• Check for completeness, accuracy, and legal compliance

Technical Review

• Assess supporting evidence such as photographs, floor plans, and documentation
• Identify inconsistencies, omissions, or technical inaccuracies
• Liaise with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders where required

Feedback & Coaching

• Provide constructive feedback to assessors to improve report quality
• Support consistency in risk scoring and report writing standards
• Contribute to ongoing development of the technical team

Compliance & Documentation

• Maintain accurate audit trails and validation records
• Support internal and external audits
• Ensure documentation meets regulatory and accreditation requirements

Continuous Improvement

• Assist in refining templates, checklists, and procedures
• Stay up to date with UK fire safety legislation and best practices

Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Fire Risk Assessment
• At least 3 years'' experience conducting and/or reviewing fire risk assessments
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and Building Regulations
• Familiarity with BAFE SP205 and PAS 79 methodologies
• Understanding of fire safety systems (alarms, emergency lighting, extinguishers, etc.)
• Membership with a recognised professional body (e.g. IFE, IFSM) preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
• 25 days annual leave + public holidays
• Professional membership fees covered
• Ongoing training and CPD support
• Flexible hybrid/remote working
• Optional company car or mileage allowance

Apply Now

If you''re an experienced fire risk professional looking to move into a technical validation and compliance-focused role, please contact Alan Atkinson for further information.