Fire Risk Assessor

Overview

In this role you will deliver a high-quality fire risk assessment service in residential properties and schemes under Building Safety responsibility. You will survey sites, ensure compliance with health and safety, legislation and TRG procedures, and lead the strategic direction of the fire risk assessment programme. You will maintain up-to-date knowledge of fire safety guidance and apply it to assessments, protecting building occupants. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective fire safety management and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fire risk assessments for residential and care/support schemes
• Lead strategic direction and delivery of the fire risk assessment programme
• Conduct surveys and site visits, including loft access, and ensure quality of assessments
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and TRG procedures
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fire safety legislation and guidance and apply it
• Prepare reports and present data to stakeholders and authorities
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and statutory organisations
• Update and interrogate databases to drive risk-based programmes of works
• Work as part of a team, under pressure and with tight deadlines

Key requirements

• Experience as a fire risk assessor for residential housing and care schemes
• Evidence of applying BS9792:2025 and PAS 79-1
• Minimum 20+ assessments in low to moderate risk buildings; 12+ months relevant experience
• Ability to conduct site visits and inspect loft spaces
• Strong understanding of risk mitigation
• NEBOSH Fire Certificate/Diploma or Certified in Applied Fire Risk Assessment or equivalent
• EQF level 3-4; Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or ASFP Level 3 in Passive Fire Protection or equivalent
• Membership of Third Party Accreditation Scheme (BAFE, LPCB, IFE or equivalent)
• In-depth knowledge of Fire & Building/Structural Safety in Social Housing and relevant regulations and guidance
• Excellent literacy and communication skills with diverse stakeholders
• Ability to use IT systems/tablets to interrogate databases and update risk-based programmes
• Ability to stay within timelines and manage conflicting priorities
• Desirable: 2–3 years in fire risk assessments, experience with BAFE SP205, maintenance and testing of fire safety systems

• Strong communication skills
• Stakeholder coordination
• Team player under pressure
• Fire risk assessment (BS9792:2025, PAS 79-1)
• Knowledge of Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• IT systems and database management

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