Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Tyne and Wear
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
A growing fire safety consultancy is seeking an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to join their team in Newcastle. The successful Fire Risk Assessor will manage a varied portfolio of properties across the North East, completing detailed assessments and providing clear, practical fire safety advice.
The Fire Risk Assessor's Role
The appointed Fire Risk Assessor will be responsible for undertaking high-quality fire risk assessments across residential, commercial and mixed-use buildings.
Key duties will include:
Completing Type 1-4 fire risk assessments where required
Assessing fire safety measures, escape routes and compartmentation
Identifying hazards, deficiencies and areas of non-compliance
Producing detailed reports with clear remedial actions
Reviewing existing fire safety documentation
Liaising with clients, building managers and contractors
Providing practical advice on current fire safety legislation
Managing their own workload across Newcastle and the wider North East
The Fire Risk Assessor
The successful Fire Risk Assessor will be required to have:
Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment qualification
Strong experience carrying out fire risk assessments
Good knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and current UK fire safety guidance
Experience working across a variety of building types
Strong report-writing and client-facing skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple assessments
A full UK driving licence
Membership of a recognised professional body such as the IFE would be advantageous.
In Return?
The Fire Risk Assessor can expect:
£50,000-£55,000, depending on experience
Hybrid and flexible working
Pension and holiday allowance
Ongoing CPD and professional development
Support towards further fire safety qualifications
Varied projects across the North East
Clear opportunities for career progression
This is an excellent opportunity for a Fire Risk Assessor with a Level 4 qualification who is looking to join a well-established consultancy in Newcastle.
Ref: LB68795
Fire Risk Assessor / Fire Safety Engineer / PAS 79 / Fire Safety Act / Building Safety Act / IFE / IFSM / IOSH / Fire Risk Assessment / Fire Safety Consultancy