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Fire Risk Assessor

Job Description
A growing fire safety consultancy is seeking an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to become the first appointment within a new Leeds team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Fire Risk Assessor who wants to combine technical delivery with long-term progression into leadership, validation or wider fire safety consultancy.



The Fire Risk Assessor's Role

The successful Fire Risk Assessor will initially work across Yorkshire, with travel expected to reduce and become more local as the regional team expands.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Carrying out fire risk assessments across residential and commercial premises

  • Completing reports through a tablet-based assessment system

  • Taking ownership of project portfolios alongside senior technical support

  • Assisting with quality assurance and validation as experience develops

  • Supporting and mentoring new assessors joining the team

  • Helping establish regional standards and ways of working

  • Contributing to improvements in reporting systems, data and live action tracking

  • Maintaining technical knowledge through regular training and CPD

All scheduling and administration are managed centrally, allowing the Fire Risk Assessor to focus on technical delivery and client work.



The Fire Risk Assessor

The successful Fire Risk Assessor will ideally have:

  • 2+ years' experience carrying out fire risk assessments

  • A recognised fire risk assessment qualification

  • Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment qualification desirable

  • Strong knowledge of fire risk assessment principles

  • Knowledge of Approved Document B and BS 9999 beneficial

  • NFRAR or IFSM registration advantageous

  • Confidence using tablets and digital reporting systems

  • Full UK driving licence

  • An interest in progressing into leadership, validation or specialist technical work



In Return?

The Fire Risk Assessor can expect:

  • £50,000 - £55,000

  • Car allowance plus mileage

  • Regional and project bonuses

  • Profit-related pay progression

  • Hybrid and flexitime working

  • Fully funded qualifications and professional memberships

  • Monthly technical training and mentoring

  • Laptop and tablet provided

  • Sick pay and birthday day off

  • Clear progression based on performance and contribution

This is a strong opportunity for a Fire Risk Assessor looking to join a growing regional team with genuine scope for progression.

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