Overview
The Fire Risk Assessor will provide essential fire safety services on a contract basis, focusing on delivering Fire Risk Assessments and technical advice to clients in the hospitality and retail sectors across the UK. This role is ideal for a qualified professional who can independently manage their workload while collaborating with other stakeholders to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing safety measures and risk management processes for a varied clientele.
Responsibilities
- Deliver Fire Risk Assessments within the agreed geographical area according to Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
- Plan, schedule, and autonomously manage the delivery of Fire Risk Assessments.
- Ensure Fire Risk Assessment reports are accurately completed and submitted in line with contractual requirements.
- Provide professional technical support for Fire Risk Assessment appeals or escalations as necessary.
- Advise clients and stakeholders on fire safety matters to support effective risk management.
- Liaise with Service Coordinators for scheduling access to conduct assessments.
- Review client-specific requirements prior to undertaking assessments.
- Maintain professional competency and ongoing CPD to fulfill contracted service requirements.
Requirements
- Membership of the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM).
- Level 3 qualification in Fire Risk Assessment or Level 3 in Fire Safety Management.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in a consultancy environment or 2 years in the Fire Service.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proactive and solutions-focused approach to fire safety issues.
- Full UK driving licence and ability to travel as required.
- Flexibility to provide additional fire safety services, including training and occupancy reviews.