FIRE RISK ASSESSOR

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Fire Risk Assessor to join our client and support the Council in meeting its statutory fire safety obligations.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in protecting residents and staff while driving improvements in fire safety across our residential housing portfolio.

Responsibilities:

• Undertake fire risk assessments for complex and non-complex residential buildings, including High-Risk Buildings (HRBs) & Sheltered premises
• Provide competent fire safety advice to senior managers, housing teams, and other stakeholders
• Collaborate with internal departments, external agencies, and support providers to ensure fire risks are effectively assessed and managed
• Contribute to continuous improvement in fire safety management across the Council’s residential portfolio

About You

We are seeking a competent and motivated professional who can demonstrate:

• A Level 5 or higher qualification in fire safety or fire safety engineering from a recognised fire sector professional body, appropriate for assessing complex buildings
• Graduate-level or higher membership of a recognised fire or construction professional body
• At least five years' experience undertaking fire risk assessments within the social housing sector, including complex buildings
• A strong understanding of building construction methods, fire safety legislation and relevant regulatory requirements
• The ability to demonstrate competence appropriate to the complexity of buildings assessed, in line with best practice and national guidance

Duration: 3 months

Rate: £315 per day umb

Location: North London – hybrid