A Risk Management team is seeking a dedicated and experienced Fire Risk Assessor to join their dynamic team. This role involves conducting fire risk assessments across various sectors, including retail, commercial, educational, industrial, and residential premises. The position covers London and the South of England, with occasional travel and overnight stays.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive fire risk assessments and evaluate fire safety measures for various properties.
- Perform on-site inspections to identify potential fire hazards and assess existing fire safety measures.
- Provide recommendations for corrective actions and improvements to enhance fire safety.
- Generate detailed reports based on assessments, outlining findings and recommendations.
- Stay up to date with fire safety regulations and standards, ensuring compliance.
- Act as a subject matter expert in fire risk assessments, offering technical guidance and support to clients and colleagues.
- Communicate technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical individuals.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
- Minimum Level 3 qualification in Fire Risk Assessments.
- Experience with Type 1 and 3 fire risk assessments (Type 2 and 4 desirable but not essential).
- Strong knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and relevant UK fire safety regulations.
- Excellent report writing skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Membership or eligibility for membership with IFSM or IFE (Associate level or higher preferred).
- Tier 2 registration with the IFSM is desirable or willingness to work towards it.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with holiday allowance, and the option to buy additional days.
- Death in Service benefit (x4 salary).
- Company pension scheme.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave packages.
- Flexible benefits package allowing additional benefits to be added.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in fire safety, with a strong support network and development opportunities.