Senior Fire Risk Assessor

Brandon James Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000

Job description

A well-established engineering consultancy is looking for a Fire Risk Assessor to join their dedicated fire safety division. This role can be based at their Kent headquarters or London office, offering flexibility and a collaborative working environment.

As part of a specialist FRA team, the Fire Risk Assessor will not only conduct detailed fire risk assessments but also work closely with fire engineers and fire strategy specialists on joint projects.

The Fire Risk Assessor’s Role

The Fire Risk Assessor will work across a variety of sectors, including education, commercial, and residential, completing between one and three FRAs per week. This is a highly technical position, best suited to someone with in-depth knowledge of British fire safety regulations and standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting detailed fire risk assessments across multiple building types
• Reviewing fire strategies, pre-occupancy requirements, and occupancy calculations
• Carrying out Regulation 38 reviews and construction phase FRAs
• Collaborating with fire engineers and fire strategy teams on multidisciplinary projects
• Producing comprehensive reports with clear recommendations for fire safety improvements

The Successful Fire Risk Assessor Will Have

• A recognised fire risk assessment qualification (e.g. NEBOSH Fire, FPA, IFSM, IFE)
• 2+ years’ experience in fire risk assessment within a similar organisation
• Strong experience in FRAs, ideally including construction phase assessments
• The ability to interpret fire strategies and technical drawings
• Excellent analytical and report-writing skills

In Return?

• £45,000 – £55,000 salary
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Private healthcare introduced in 2025
• Annual bonus: 5% based on company performance + 5% team performance
• Professional membership fees covered, plus CPD and further qualification support
• Biannual performance reviews with promotion opportunities

If you’re a Fire Risk Assessor looking to grow your career, please contact Lauryn Simpson at Brandon James.

Reference: 19952LS