Fire and Health & Safety Risk Assessor (Reading/Oxford)

We are looking for a Fire & Health & Safety Risk Assessor to join SRVO's expanding Risk team, carrying out site-based Fire Risk Assessments and General Health & Safety Risk Assessments across a varied portfolio. This role is ideal for an experienced assessor who wants stable work, clear standards and the support of a growing compliance team, without being micromanaged.

You will work across Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and the surrounding areas, assessing internal and external common parts and producing clear, actionable reports. The work covers a mix of environments including residential, commercial, industrial and education settings, giving you genuine variety rather than repetitive site types.

Role Expectations

This role requires strong technical knowledge, excellent judgement and the ability to produce accurate, well-structured risk assessments that clients can act on. You will be expected to manage your own diary professionally, carry out assessments efficiently and consistently, and maintain a high standard of reporting and record keeping. You will also be confident liaising with clients, attending meetings where required, and providing practical advice aligned to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and relevant health & safety legislation. The role is primarily regional, with occasional travel and overnight stays depending on client requirements.

What Success Looks Like

• Your risk assessments are accurate, consistent and delivered on time.
• Your reports clearly identify priorities and practical remedial actions.
• Clients trust your advice and understand their compliance obligations.
• You manage your workload effectively and achieve KPI targets.
• You contribute to improved safety and compliance outcomes across client portfolios.

How You'll Spend Most of Your Time

• Conducting Fire Risk Assessments and General H&S Risk Assessments in line with best practice.
• Producing clear, accurate reports with prioritised actions and required works.
• Supporting clients to understand findings, compliance requirements and next steps.
• Liaising with property managers to support timely resolution of fire and H&S issues.
• Assisting clients with remedial work schedules where required.
• Attending client meetings to discuss findings and compliance planning.
• Peer reviewing and validating works and recommendations.
• Providing technical advice aligned to relevant legislation and British Standards.
• Working to agreed KPIs and supporting continuous improvement across the Risk team.

You will work remotely between site visits, managing your region across Northern England.

Who This Role Is For

This role suits someone who:

• Holds a NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety (or equivalent Level 3).
• Holds a NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety (or equivalent Level 3).
• Has proven experience conducting Fire Risk Assessments and H&S Risk Assessments.
• Is confident producing clear, high-quality reports with practical recommendations.
• Has strong knowledge of fire safety and health & safety legislation, technical standards and best practice.
• Communicates professionally with clients, property managers and stakeholders.
• Is organised, self-sufficient and comfortable managing their own diary and workload.
• Holds a full, clean UK driving licence and is willing to travel regionally (with occasional overnight stays).

It would be advantageous if you also have:

• FPA Level 4 in Fire Risk Assessment (or equivalent).
• Additional professional memberships or qualifications (e.g., IFE, IFSM, IOSH).
• Strong working knowledge of British Standards relating to fire and life safety systems.

Experience That Helps

• Experience assessing residential buildings, particularly purpose-built developments.
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks and practical remediation.
• Confidence dealing with client queries, escalations and follow-up actions.
• High accuracy and attention to detail in reporting and record keeping.
• Ability to build strong professional relationships internally and externally.
• A practical, solutions-led approach and the ability to prioritise risk appropriately.

What We Offer

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

About SRVO

SRVO is a Chartered Surveying and Property Consultancy delivering building surveying, project and consultancy services across the UK, alongside specialist risk assessment services. We support both commercial and residential sectors and have built a strong reputation through long-standing client relationships and consistently high standards. Our mission is to transform the property landscape with safe and sustainable solutions. As part of the Odevo Group, SRVO combines specialist expertise with the stability, scale and long-term investment of a wider group. We set our people up to succeed through the right tools, technology and support, alongside clear development pathways and an environment where wellbeing is genuinely prioritised.

How We Hire

Initial conversation with our talent team. Interview focused on experience, judgement and approach. We aim to complete the process within two to three weeks and communicate clearly throughout.

Interested?

Apply with your CV. All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documentary evidence of eligibility will be required. A full, clean UK driving licence is essential for this role.