Risk Assessor (Fire, Health & Safety)

You will play a pivotal role in safeguarding residents and buildings by delivering Health & Safety and Fire Risk assessments across occupied residential environments. Your work will help clients understand their legal duties, prioritise actions, and evidence compliance with current UK regulations and best practice.

Operating across diverse property types and resident profiles, you will translate technical findings into practical, proportionate recommendations. You will collaborate with property managers, building owners and contractors to close actions, reduce risk, and embed a culture of continuous improvement.

Most days you will be on site conducting structured inspections of communal areas, plant rooms and external spaces, engaging with responsible persons and on‑site staff, and documenting observations with clarity and evidence. You will then produce clear, prioritised assessment reports and action plans, follow up on close‑out progress, and provide pragmatic guidance to help stakeholders implement remedial measures safely and efficiently.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• You deliver high-quality, defensible risk assessments on time, every time, with clear prioritisation and actionable recommendations.
• You build trust with clients and residents through professional conduct, clear communication and proportionate decision‑making.
• You reduce residual risk across portfolios by driving timely action close‑out and verifying effectiveness of controls.
• You stay current with legislation, guidance and industry best practice, proactively updating templates and processes.
• You maintain meticulous records, evidence trails and photographs that withstand audit and regulatory scrutiny.
• You positively influence behaviours on site, embedding safe systems of work and consistent compliance.

HOW YOU'LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME

• Conducting Health & Safety and Fire Risk assessments in occupied residential buildings and estates.
• Identifying hazards, evaluating likelihood and impact, and assigning risk ratings with appropriate justifications.
• Producing concise, prioritised reports and action plans with clear ownership, timescales and guidance.
• Liaising with property managers, contractors and site staff to plan inspections and progress remedial works.
• Verifying completion and effectiveness of actions through desktop review and targeted re‑inspections.
• Maintaining accurate digital records, photographs and compliance dashboards.

WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR

• You are a diligent, methodical assessor who balances technical rigor with practical, resident‑first solutions.
• You communicate complex risk issues clearly to non‑technical audiences and can influence for timely action.
• You are calm and professional in live residential settings, managing sensitive conversations with empathy.
• You take accountability for your workload, plan efficiently, and deliver to deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• You are safety‑conscious, ethically minded, and driven to continuously improve standards and processes.

EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS

• Carrying out Fire Risk and general Health & Safety assessments in residential or mixed‑use buildings.
• Interpreting UK fire safety and housing legislation, guides and standards, and applying them proportionately.
• Using digital assessment tools, mobile data capture, and compliance reporting platforms.
• Collaborating with property managers, resident representatives and contractors to close actions.
• Contributing to method statements, safe systems of work, and continuous improvement initiatives.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary aligned to experience
• Discretionary bonus
• Remote and flexible working
• Private medical insurance, life assurance and enhanced family leave
• Fully funded training and professional development
• Pension scheme and employee assistance programme
• Discounts across travel, retail, fitness and entertainment

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