Job Title: Fire risk assessor
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £54,523.73 per annum
Working Hours: 35 Hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday
Location: London
The difference you'll make as a Fire Risk Assessor
You will deliver an excellent fire risk assessment service within residential properties and properties where Building Safety has responsibility. To undertake surveys and to follow these up to ensure we adhere to health and safety, legislation and TRG procedures. To take a co-operative lead in the strategic direction and delivery of the fire risk assessment programme. To ensure best practice methods are used in the execution of the fire risk assessments. To be fully responsible for the quality of fire risk assessment services and to keep up to date with current fire safety legislation and guidance, applying this knowledge to all assessments. This role reports directly to the Lead Fire Risk Assessor.
About you
- Experience of Working as a fire risk assessor for residential housing and care and support schemes and evidence of applying BS9792:2025 and PAS 79-1.
- Minimum practical experience of undertaking 20+ fire risk assessments in low to moderate risk buildings and at least 12 months relevant experience.
- Ability to carry out site visits and physical inspections of work, including accessing loft spaces by means of ladders.
- High understanding of risk mitigation and how it should be applied.
Why Riverside?
At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference - enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.
We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.
Working with us, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive pay & generous pension
- 28 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Flexible working options available
- Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
- A wide range of benefits
Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:
We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.
Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.
Role Profile
- To carry out a type 1, 3 and 4 fire risk assessment programme in residential properties, care and support schemes, and in properties where Building Safety has responsibility such as community halls, offices, warehouses and workshops.
- Identify hazards and risks associated with fire in general and specialist buildings and processes.
- Report fire risk issues including any directly related to awareness of reporting arrangements for residents and occupants.
- Evaluate existing fire risk assessments including appropriateness for the risk.
- Audit management of fire safety systems. Recommend controls to manage residual risks, including where necessary in higher risk situations temporary controls that might be required until a permanent control is implemented.
- Liaise with the Senior Fire Safety Manager (FRA) and Lead Fire Risk Assessor to deliver risk assessments in line with the Fire Safety Management System.
- Management and coordination of contractors on site, required to support destructive inspections as part of the type 4 fire risk assessment process.
- Ensuring that all making good of intrusive survey complies to fire safety standards and is of a high quality.
- Provide concise but sufficiently detailed fire risk assessments for all typ
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Fire Risk Assessor (London) employer: Riverside Group
Riverside is an exceptional employer, dedicated to enhancing the lives of our customers and communities for over 90 years. As a Programme Support Officer in Liverpool, you will benefit from competitive pay, generous holidays, and a strong commitment to personal development within a diverse and inclusive work culture. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying flexible working options and a supportive environment that values your contributions.
