Senior Fire Risk Assessor - #2196001

I'm recruiting for an established specialist fire safety and engineering consultancy looking to appoint an experienced Senior Fire Risk Assessor.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished Fire Risk Assessor who wants to step into a senior position with genuine technical responsibility and access to extensive professional development.

• Salary up to £65,000, depending on experience
• Private medical insurance
• Gym membership
• Generous pension scheme
• Extensive in-house training
• Excellent CPD and professional development
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced fire engineers and technical specialists
• Long-term career development within a growing specialist business

As a Senior Fire Risk Assessor, you'll undertake and oversee comprehensive fire risk assessments across a range of building types including residential, rail, commercial, education and more sectors.

You'll be responsible for identifying fire hazards, evaluating risk and providing clear, proportionate and technically robust recommendations in accordance with current legislation, recognised guidance and industry best practice.

Alongside your own assessment work, you'll:

• Review fire precautions, documentation and existing fire safety arrangements
• Produce high-quality, evidence-based reports
• Advise clients on remedial works and priorities
• Work closely with fire engineers and other technical specialists
• Support and mentor junior assessors
• Help maintain and improve technical and quality standards
• Contribute to internal training and continuous improvement

You'll already have experience delivering fire risk assessments and be confident operating at a senior technical level.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation, guidance and recognised standards
• Relevant fire safety / fire risk assessment qualifications
• Excellent technical report-writing skills
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder-management experience
• The ability to make sound, proportionate risk-based judgements
• Experience leading projects and/or mentoring other assessors
• Professional body membership, or eligibility for membership, would be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to technical quality

The client operates across fire engineering, passive fire protection, technical services and professional training, providing an environment where assessors have access to considerable technical expertise under one roof.

If you're an experienced Fire Risk Assessor looking for a senior position offering up to £65k, excellent benefits and genuine investment in your professional development, get in touch for a confidential conversation.