Fire Risk Assessor - Brandon James Ltd : Job Details

A reputable and well-established consultancy is looking for an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to join their growing team across London and the South East at an exciting time for the firm. This is a superb opportunity for a high-calibre Fire Risk Assessor seeking greater flexibility, diverse projects, and the chance to work with a company committed to doing things the right way.

This role is suited to a confident Fire Risk Assessor who can deliver high-quality Type 1-4 FRAs, ideally with some experience of intrusive assessments in higher-risk settings. The company offers freedom to the Fire Risk Assessor in how reports are written and submitted, recognising that quality must matter more than process.

The Fire Risk Assessor's Role

• Deliver Fire Risk Assessments (Types 1-4) across residential, commercial, and mixed-use buildings
• Carry out fire door inspections and assess passive fire protection measures as part of wider fire risk assessments
• Work with a flexible schedule and reporting expectations, allowing some control over how assessments are planned and completed
• Produce clear, actionable reports aligned with PAS 79 and current UK fire safety legislation
• Provide pragmatic advice to clients, with a focus on compliance, safety, and quality
• Build strong working relationships with property managers, developers, and stakeholders
• Travel across London and the South East - with expenses and mileage covered

The Fire Risk Assessor

• Minimum 3 years' experience delivering Fire Risk Assessments, including complex or higher-risk buildings
• Tier 2 registration with IFSM, IFE, or equivalent body (essential)
• Ideally experienced in delivering Type 2/4 (intrusive) assessments - though not essential
• In-depth understanding of the Fire Safety Act 2021, Building Safety Act 2022, and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Strong written communication and client liaison skills
• Full UK driving licence

In Return?

• £43,000 - £55,000 basic salary
• Mileage allowance and fully expensed travel
• Flexible working - play a part in managing your own reports and diary
• Excellent CPD support and paid-for training opportunities
• An expanding consultancy with a strong company culture and a reputation for integrity and quality

If you are a Fire Risk Assessor or other fire safety professional and considering your career opportunities, then contact Stuart Miller at Brandon James.

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