Fire Risk Assessor (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.

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.

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.
• Provide concise but sufficiently detailed fire risk assessments for all type 1, 3 and 4 assessments.
• To carry out surveys as per the fire risk assessment programme and following any major works carried out on properties.
• To conduct site visits to liaise with residents where appropriate to the benefit of TRG.
• To support and provide advice to frontline workers in carrying out person-centered fire risk assessments (PCFRA) personal emergency evacuation plans (PEEPS) on residents identified as needing support in an evacuation.
• To keep abreast of relevant fire safety related legislation and good practice, in order to provide advice to enhance compliance and maintain fire risk assessor competency requirements through training and updates of legislation.
• To carry out post inspections and quality assurance, including necessary remedial action following fire risk assessments.
• Support the Head of Fire Risk Surveying, Senior Fire Safety Manager (FRA) and Lead Fire Risk Assessor to manage the completion of fire safety actions in terms of management of the delivery of required works via the contractor.
• To investigate and report on all fire incidents and provide recommendations to improve fire safety.
• To develop and maintain effective internal relationships creating a supporting and assisting attitude to foster and promote a positive risk management and safety culture, maintaining the highest possible internal and external customer satisfaction.

Person Specification:

• Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
• 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.
• NEBOSH Fire Certificate/Diploma or Certified in Applied Fire Risk Assessment (previously FRA and Fire Safety Management) or equivalent.
• In depth knowledge of Fire & Building/Structural Safety within Social Housing, including government and industry guidance, British Standards, building regulations and the requirements of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• High levels of literacy and excellent communication skills with a diverse range of people and ability to co-ordinate and manage internal and external stakeholders, including statutory organisations, with good presentation skills.
• Customer focused with an ability to present reports and data and to clearly explain to and influence a wide range of people in regard to fire safety and its management.
• Excellent team player with the ability to work under pressure, deliver to strict deadlines and manage conflicting priorities.

Desirable:

• Minimum of 2 - 3 years relevant experience of undertaking fire risk assessments, with demonstrable experience in residential fire risk assessments.
• Experience of working for a BAFE SP205 accredited organisation.
• Experience in the maintenance and testing of fire safety systems and record keeping.