Dual Fire Risk Assessor (Residential)

Dual Fire Risk Assessor (Residential)

Client: Environmental and Engineering Consultancy

Location: Midlands with North West Coverage

Level: Intermediate or Advanced

The Opportunity:

We are supporting a growing environmental and engineering consultancy expanding its specialist fire safety and compliance capability. They are looking to appoint an experienced Dual Competent Fire Safety Consultant & Health & Safety Risk Assessor to deliver advanced risk assessments and technical consultancy across complex and higher-risk environments.

This role sits within a highly technical compliance team and offers the opportunity to work on diverse projects, including higher-risk residential buildings, commercial portfolios, and specialist infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver advanced Fire Risk Assessments across complex and higher-risk premises
• Conduct general Health & Safety risk assessments aligned with UK legislation
• Provide specialist fire safety consultancy, including evacuation strategies, compartmentation principles, and fire management arrangements
• Interpret and apply current legislation, British Standards, and industry guidance
• Produce clear, defensible technical reports with prioritised action plans
• Provide technical advice and professional guidance to clients and stakeholders
• Support quality assurance processes and maintain accreditation standards
• Liaise with enforcing authorities, fire services, contractors, and duty holders
• Mentor and support less experienced assessors where appropriate

Requirements:

• Demonstrable advanced competence in Fire Risk Assessment and fire safety consultancy
• Registration on the National Fire Risk Assessors Register (NFRAR) at Advanced level (or working towards equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, including Fire Safety Order 2005, Fire Safety Act 2021, and Building Safety Act 2022
• Experience assessing complex buildings, ideally including higher-risk residential environments
• Health & Safety risk assessment capability with recognised qualification (e.g. NEBOSH or equivalent)
• Excellent reporting and stakeholder communication skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Desirable:

• Professional memberships (IFE, IFSM, IOSH or similar)
• Consultancy or engineering background
• Experience contributing to fire strategy or technical compliance programmes

What’s on Offer:

• Opportunity to join a growing specialist consultancy team
• Exposure to technically challenging and varied projects
• Supportive professional environment with strong technical standards
• Competitive salary, benefits, and flexible working approach

Interested?

For a confidential discussion, contact Elvis Eckardt