Dual Fire & Health and Safety Assessor
Client: Environmental and Engineering Consultancy
Location: Hybrid to be based in the South East or London
Level: Intermediate or Advanced
The Opportunity: We are supporting a growing environmental and engineering consultancy expanding its specialist fire safety and compliance capability. They are looking to appoint an experienced Dual Competent Fire Safety Consultant & Health &and Safety Risk Assessor to deliver advanced risk assessments and technical consultancy across complex and higher-risk environments.
This role sits within a highly technical compliance team and offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, including higher-risk residential buildings, commercial portfolios, and specialist infrastructure environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver advanced Fire Risk Assessments across complex and higher-risk premises
- Conduct general Health & Safety risk assessments aligned with UK legislation
- Provide specialist fire safety consultancy, including evacuation strategies, compartmentation principles, and fire management arrangements
- Interpret and apply current legislation, British Standards, and industry guidance
- Produce clear, defensible technical reports with prioritised action plans
- Provide technical advice and professional guidance to clients and stakeholders
- Support quality assurance processes and maintain accreditation standards
- Liaise with enforcing authorities, fire services, contractors, and duty holders
- Mentor and support less experienced assessors where appropriate
Requirements:
- Demonstrable advanced competence in Fire Risk Assessment and fire safety consultancy
- Registration on the National Fire Risk Assessors Register (NFRAR) at Advanced level (or working towards equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, including Fire Safety Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, and Building Safety Act 2022
- Experience assessing complex buildings, ideally including higher-risk residential environments
- Health & Safety risk assessment capability with recognised qualification (e.g. NEBOSH or equivalent)
- Excellent reporting and stakeholder communication skills
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
Desirable:
- Professional memberships (IFE, IFSM, IOSH or similar)
- Consultancy or engineering background
- Experience contributing to fire strategy or technical compliance programmes
What’s on Offer:
- 60-65k GBP per annum + pension + car or carallowance
- Opportunity to join a growing specialist consultancy team
- Exposure to technically challenging and varied projects
- Supportive professional environment with strong technical standards
Interested?
For a confidential discussion, contact Elvis Eckardt
Dual Fire & Health and Safety Assessor employer: Elvis Eckardt Recruitment
Join a leading international provider of secure communications and systems integration solutions, where you will work on technically challenging MoD and Government projects in Redhill, Surrey. Our supportive work culture fosters employee growth through long-term career development opportunities, while offering hybrid flexibility after an initial onsite period. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, we provide a unique environment for engineers passionate about making a difference in the defence sector.
