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 Fire Risk Assessor's Role

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 Fire Risk Assessor

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.

In Return?

The Fire Risk Assessor can expect:

£50,000-£55,000, 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

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