Fire Risk & Fire Door Assessor

Location: Surrey
Salary: £390 - £420 per day (Umbrella)
Work pattern : Hybrid Working | 3 Days On Site/Office | 2 Days Working from Home
Contract: 6 months
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire Risk & Fire Door Assessor to support a large and diverse residential property portfolio across Surrey. This role is ideal for a fire safety professional looking to play a key role in ensuring residential buildings remain safe, compliant, and fully aligned with current fire safety legislation. Based on the details from Fire Risk and Fire Door Assessor, the position focuses on undertaking Fire Risk Assessments and Fire Door Inspections across residential housing stock.
You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and Fire Door Inspections, identifying fire safety risks, providing practical recommendations, and monitoring remedial actions to completion. Working closely with contractors, consultants, residents, and internal stakeholders, you will help maintain high levels of compliance and building safety.
Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out Fire Risk Assessments within residential and communal areas.
• Identify fire hazards, assess risk levels, and recommend corrective actions.
• Produce detailed and accurate Fire Risk Assessment reports.
• Undertake inspections of fire doors and passive fire protection elements.
• Assess fire doors against current legislation, standards, and industry guidance.
• Monitor and verify completion of remedial fire safety works.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and inspection data.
• Support fire safety improvement programmes and compliance initiatives.
• Liaise with residents, contractors, and stakeholders regarding fire safety matters.
• Assist with audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reporting.

About You:
We are looking for a motivated and experienced fire safety professional with:
Essential:

• Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment qualification or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Fire Door Inspection qualification (FDIS or equivalent).
• Proven experience undertaking Fire Risk Assessments within residential buildings.
• Experience inspecting and assessing fire doors.
• Strong knowledge of current fire safety legislation and guidance.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Ability to manage your own workload and prioritise effectively.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable:

• NEBOSH Fire Safety qualification.
• Membership of a recognised fire safety professional body.
• Experience within social housing or local authority environments.
• Experience monitoring remedial fire safety works and contractor performance.

Why Apply?

• Competitive day rate of £390 - £420 Umbrella.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• Opportunity to make a tangible impact on resident safety and compliance.
• Long-term contract potential.
• Work within a highly professional and collaborative environment.

If you're an experienced Fire Risk & Fire Door Assessor seeking your next contract opportunity in Surrey, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your updated CV

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