Details:
- Salary: £42,000 - 44,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: NE7 High Heaton Newcastle upon Tyne
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £44,000 Basic + Bonus (OTE £48,000)
Benefits: Mileage Allowance, Pension, Ongoing Training & Development
The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Fire Risk Assessor to join a growing fire safety consultancy based in Hebburn. Due to continued expansion and increasing demand across the North West and Yorkshire regions, we are looking for a professional who can independently undertake Fire Risk Assessments while providing clients with practical, compliant and commercially focused fire safety solutions.
This is an excellent opportunity for an assessor looking to develop their career within a supportive environment that encourages professional development and progression.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive Fire Risk Assessments across a variety of premises including:
Social Housing
Residential Blocks
Commercial Buildings
Education Facilities
Healthcare Environments
Mixed-Use Developments
Produce detailed FRA reports with clear, practical and proportionate recommendations.
Undertake Fire Door Inspections and Passive Fire Protection Surveys where required.
Provide technical advice in accordance with:
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Fire Safety Act 2021
Building Safety Act 2022
Relevant British Standards and Approved Documents
Liaise directly with clients, site teams and stakeholders.Maintain high standards of quality, professionalism and customer service.
Assist clients with fire safety compliance and remedial action planning.
Ensure all reports and documentation are completed accurately and within agreed timescales.
Support continuous improvement and contribute technical knowledge within the wider fire safety team.
Essential Requirements
Minimum 1 year's experience undertaking Fire Risk Assessments.
Level 3 or Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment qualification.
Strong understanding of:
Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
Fire Safety Act 2021
Building Safety Act 2022
Experience producing professional Fire Risk Assessment reports.
Good knowledge of compartmentation and passive fire protection principles.
Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
Desirable Requirements
Tiered Fire Risk Assessor Register (TFRAR) Registration.
Membership of IFE, IFSM, IIRSM or equivalent professional body.
Experience carrying out:
Fire Door Inspections
Compartmentation Surveys
Passive Fire Surveys
Level 5 Fire Risk Assessment qualification.
Experience working within social housing and public sector environments.
Knowledge of BAFE SP205 requirements.
What's on Offer?
* £44,000 basic salary.
* Uncapped bonus structure taking earnings to approximately £48,000 OTE.
* Mileage allowance for business travel.
* Pension scheme.
* Ongoing training and professional development.
* Support towards professional memberships and accreditations.
* Genuine opportunities for career progression.
* Diverse portfolio of projects across the North West and Yorkshire.
Ideal Candidate
You will be a proactive Fire Risk Assessor with strong report-writing skills and a practical approach to fire safety. Comfortable working independently and directly with clients, you will be able to provide pragmatic fire safety advice while maintaining the highest professional standards.
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Seniority Level
Associate
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Industry
* Fire Protection
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Employment Type
Full-time
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Job Functions
* Strategy/Planning
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Skills
* Premises
* Action Planning
* Communication
* Building Safety
* Commercial Buildings
* Mixed-use
* Social Housing
* British Standards
* Continuous Improvement