Fire Risk Assessor – London & Portsmouth

Fire Risk Assessor region South (London & Portsmouth)

Who We Are

• Protecting What Matters – At Walker Fire, we don’t just install equipment—we protect lives, livelihoods, and legacies.
• A Trusted Name in Fire Safety – With over 30 years of experience, we’re a reliable, respected leader in the fire protection industry.

Why Join Us?

• You’re Not Just a Number Here – We know our people by name. You’ll be seen, heard, and supported from day one.
• Strong Team Culture – There’s a real sense of camaraderie—people look out for each other and take pride in doing the job right.
• Career Progression You Can Count On – Many of our team leaders started out as engineers or apprentices. If you want to grow, we’ll back you.
• Local Teams, National Reach – Work with the support of a nationwide business, while still enjoying that tight-knit team feel.
• Your Work Makes a Difference – This isn’t just a job—it’s a role with purpose. Every visit, every inspection, every install helps keep people safe.
• Training You Can Trust – We’ll invest in your skills with hands-on training, real support, and certifications that count.

Job Description

Reporting to the Regional Manager or FRA Lead, the Fire Risk Assessor will deliver an excellent fire risk assessment service to all customers, act as a key point of contact for customers prior, during, and post visit, and ensure a positive influence on the customer’s perception of the company. You will undertake fire risk assessments for customers and make necessary recommendations. All administrative aspects to support smooth operations must be demonstrated, and behaviors aligned with our values should be evident throughout your employment.

Person Specification

• Expert understanding of relevant British Standards relating to fire and life safety systems
• Confident and self-aware with professional communication skills
• Able to maintain performance in stressful and challenging circumstances
• Able to build and maintain long-term professional relationships both internally and externally
• Produce high-quality work ensuring accurate recording and analysis of systems and BI
• Effective organization to meet priorities, goals, and deadlines
• Experience in assessing all types of buildings (Commercial, Industrial, Domestic)
• Knowledge and use of electronic PAS79 fire risk assessment reports (Preferable)

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice and support in line with The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Complete pre- and post-FRA inspections, ensuring health and safety compliance and producing reports
• Demonstrate industry-leading fire safety knowledge for compliant assessments
• Produce accurate paperwork to company and audit standards
• Maintain all tools and PPE issued
• Handle customer queries efficiently and conduct site visits to liaise with customers
• Share fire industry knowledge with customers
• Collaborate with head office staff to develop effective working practices
• Ensure best practice methods in fire risk assessments, uphold company values, and stay updated on fire legislation. The role requires travel across large parts of the UK for site assessments.
• Proven experience in completing Fire Risk Assessments
• Recognizable qualification in fire safety management and assessments from reputable providers such as the Fire Protection Association, FIA, or NEBOSH
• Membership of a recognized fire industry body
• Ability to work autonomously with excellent time management
• High literacy and written communication skills
• Plan and organize workloads to meet deadlines
• Full clean UK driving license

Additionally, demonstrate knowledge of:

• PAS79 assessments
• Fire risk evaluation
• Relevant guidance and fire behavior in premises
• Means of escape

Management of Fire Safety:

• Proven track record in fire risk assessment industry
• High customer satisfaction scores and positive testimonials
• Performance-driven with aligned values and skills

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