At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead fire risk assessments and mentor junior assessors in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a respected fire safety business with a focus on quality and development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, flexible working, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Opportunity to work on diverse projects across the UK with a supportive team.
- Why this job: Combine technical expertise with leadership in a growing field while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Strong understanding of fire safety legislation and experience in mentoring assessors.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Fire Risk Assessor looking to step into a senior technical role where you can influence standards, mentor others, and work on a diverse portfolio of complex projects?
My client is seeking a
Lead Fire Risk Assessor to join their growing Fire Safety team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly competent professional who enjoys both hands-on assessment work and supporting the development of other assessors.
The Role
As Lead Fire Risk Assessor, you will undertake and lead life safety fire risk assessments across a broad range of premises while providing technical oversight, quality assurance, mentoring, and guidance to the wider assessment team.
You will play a key role in ensuring fire risk assessments are completed to the highest standards of accuracy, professionalism, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive life safety fire risk assessments.
- Lead on complex, higher-risk, and technically challenging projects.
- Produce clear, practical, and compliant fire risk assessment reports.
- Review and quality assure the work of other assessors.
- Act as a technical point of reference for complex fire safety issues.
- Support competency reviews, witnessed assessments, and technical audits.
- Mentor and develop Fire Risk Assessors within the team.
- Assist with certification audits and compliance activities.
- Provide professional fire safety advice and guidance.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships.
About You
- Strong understanding of UK fire safety legislation and guidance.
- Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
- Ability to manage workload independently and prioritise effectively.
- Experience assessing a variety of building types and occupancies.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Recognised Fire Risk Assessment qualification.
- Membership of a recognised professional body (IFE, IFSM or equivalent).
- Experience reviewing and validating Fire Risk Assessments.
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior assessors.
- Knowledge of PAS 79, BS 9999, BS 9991 and associated fire safety guidance.
- Experience using fire risk assessment software such as Risk Base.
- What's on offer
- Competitive salary package.
- Car allowance or company vehicle.
- Ongoing professional development and CPD support.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Support towards professional memberships and qualifications.
- Opportunity to work with a highly experienced and supportive team.
Why Apply?
This role offers the opportunity to combine technical excellence with leadership responsibility in a growing and respected fire safety business.
You'll have the chance to influence quality standards, support assessor development, and work on a varied and interesting portfolio of projects across the UK.
If you're an experienced Fire Risk Assessor ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.
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Lead Fire Risk Assessor in Nottingham employer: Progroup Recruitment
As a leading specialist contractor in the passive fire sector, our company offers an exceptional work environment where you can thrive as an Assistant Project Manager. With a strong focus on employee development, you'll receive ongoing mentoring and technical support while managing your own projects, ensuring a clear path to becoming a fully-fledged Project Manager. Located in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative culture that values safety, compliance, and professional growth, making us an ideal employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in project management.
