Fire Risk Assessor in City of London

Fire Risk Assessor
Location: London – Field-based Salary: £50,000–£60,000 per annum Employment: Full-time
The Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced and motivated Fire Risk Assessor to join an established property management organisation, supporting the delivery of high standards of fire safety across its residential property portfolio.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable assessor who enjoys working independently, takes pride in producing high-quality assessments and wants to make a positive contribution to residential fire safety.
You will work across a varied portfolio of purpose-built residential and mixed-use buildings, with opportunities to apply your experience to high-rise and more complex developments throughout London.
The Role You will be responsible for carrying out Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs), identifying potential risks and providing clear, practical recommendations to help ensure buildings remain safe and compliant.
Your responsibilities will include:
Undertaking Fire Risk Assessments across residential and mixed-use buildings.
Assessing fire precautions, means of escape, fire doors, compartmentation, alarms and smoke-control systems.
Producing clear, accurate and well-evidenced FRA reports.
Identifying fire safety improvements and providing proportionate recommendations.
Reviewing remedial works and supporting evidence to ensure actions are appropriately completed.
Working closely with property managers, contractors and other professionals.
Providing practical fire safety guidance and contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and standards.
About You We are looking for someone who is professional, approachable and confident in their technical ability.
Ideally, you will have:
At least three years' practical Fire Risk Assessment experience.
Strong experience of purpose-built residential buildings.
Experience of high-rise and complex residential developments.
Current IFSM National Fire Risk Assessors Register (NFRAR) registration at Intermediate Level – Tier 2 or above.
ABBE Level 3 Award in Fire Door Inspection.
A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel independently.
Applications are welcomed from both Tier 1 and Tier 2 assessors who can demonstrate the appropriate experience and technical competence.
A Little More About Your Experience To help us understand your background and experience, we would appreciate some additional information with your application.
1. Your FRA Experience
Approximately how many Fire Risk Assessments have you completed throughout your career? Please include a breakdown by building type, particularly residential, high-rise, mixed-use and commercial.
2. Your Professional Qualifications
Please confirm your current registration body, tier, membership grade and registration number.
3. High-Rise & Complex Buildings
Tell us about your experience of assessing high-rise and complex residential buildings, including approximate building heights, the number of assessments completed and when you last undertook this type of work.
4. Supporting Certificates
Please include copies of your ABBE Level 3 Fire Door Inspection certificate and current professional registration evidence.
We would ideally like to review these documents ahead of any interview to help us understand your professional background and technical experience.
What We Value We believe a good Fire Risk Assessor should be more than someone who completes reports.
We value people who:
Take pride in the quality and accuracy of their work.
Have the confidence to make sound professional decisions.
Communicate clearly and build positive working relationships.
Are proactive in identifying and resolving fire safety issues.
Understand the importance of evidence, accountability and doing the right thing.
Salary: £50,000–£60,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
If you are an experienced Fire Risk Assessor looking for your next opportunity within a varied London residential portfolio, we would welcome your application.
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