Fire Risk Assessor

Discipline: Fire Engineers
Job type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £55,000 + Package
Contact name: Josh Turner

Contact email: josh@rotaterecruitment.com
Job ref: JT717520
Published: 2 days ago

You’ll be joining a leading UK consultancy specialising in building safety, fire engineering, and building control advisory services. The firm works across all RIBA stages—from feasibility through handover—providing fire‑safety strategies, compartmentation surveys, EWS1 support, CFD analysis and full fire risk assessments for both residential and commercial developments. Founded in 2013 and now part of a national Approved Inspector group, the team combines agility, innovation, and technical excellence.

Role Overview As a Fire Risk Assessor, you will:

  • Conduct Type 1–4 Fire Risk Assessments across residential, commercial, and mixed‑use buildings

  • Prepare clear, comprehensive fire risk reports with practical recommendations

  • Evaluate compartmentation, fire doors, escape routes and external façades (post‑Grenfell compliance)

  • Advise on fire strategy, passive fire protection, detection/suppression systems and Building Regulations

  • Liaise closely with project teams, clients, and statutory bodies, including Fire & Rescue Services

  • Use smart digital tools and structured processes to streamline assessments and reporting

What We’re Looking For

  • Recognised fire‑safety qualifications (NEBOSH Fire, IFE, IFSM or equivalent)

  • Proven practical experience in conducting multi‑sector FRAs (Type 1–4)

  • Strong understanding of UK fire safety legislation (Fire Safety Order, Fire Safety Act, Approved Document B, etc.)

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear stakeholder engagement

  • Ability to work independently, organised and self‑motivated in a remote environment

  • Full UK driving licence desirable, but not essential

Why Join Us?

  • Fully Remote working—conduct site visits locally and complete assessments from home

  • 9‑day fortnight—every second Friday off to support wellbeing and work‑life balance

  • Exposure to high‑profile development projects across the UK

  • Access to ongoing CPD, funded training and support for professional qualifications

  • Collaborative culture with smart digital systems and efficient project workflows

  • Join a growing, nationally‑recognised team born from a 2013‑established consultancy and supported by a national Approved Inspector network

Benefits Package

  • Competitive salary (circa £45–55k DOE, depending on experience)

  • 9‑day fortnight working pattern

  • Generous annual leave package + bank holidays

  • Pension contributions

  • Professional membership / accreditation support (e.g. IFE, IFSM)

  • Fully funded CPD and training programmes

  • Access to modern digital tools for efficient site assessments and report writing