Fire Risk Assessor / Health and Safety Advisor
Fire Risk, Health and Safety Consultant (Mid to Senior Level)
Our client is a well-established environmental, health & safety and compliance consultancy operating across the UK and internationally. They support a diverse portfolio including commercial offices, retail estates, industrial facilities, media organisations, and mixed-use developments.
Due to continued growth and increasing demand for higher-level technical support, they are seeking a Fire Risk, Health and Safety Consultant (Mid to Senior Level) to join their team.
The role is predominantly Fire Risk Assessor focused.
The Role
This is a senior position requiring a high level of technical competence, professional judgement, and client-facing capability.
You will be responsible for delivering complex fire risk assessments and providing clear, practical advice to ensure compliance with UK fire safety legislation. You will also contribute to more advanced technical work, particularly in relation to existing and non-compliant buildings.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering PAS 79-compliant fire risk assessments across a range of complex property types
Providing expert advice in relation to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, Fire Safety Act, and associated regulations
Involvement in the development of retrospective fire strategies, with structured training and support provided to further develop capability in this area
Health & Safety assessments
Producing high-quality, client-ready reports with clear and proportionate recommendations
Acting as a trusted advisor to clients, supporting informed decision-making
Reviewing and quality assuring fire risk assessments (Principal level)
Supporting and mentoring junior team members
Contributing to service development and technical standardsCandidate Requirements
Extensive experience in undertaking fire risk assessments within commercial or complex multi-site environments
Strong working knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and guidance
Experience dealing with complex or higher-risk buildings, including legacy compliance issues
Ability to produce clear, well-structured technical reports
Confident communicator with experience managing client relationships
Relevant qualifications (e.g. IFE, IFSM, NEBOSH Fire) or equivalent professional development
Membership of a professional body (desirable)Package
Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
Ongoing professional development and support with further qualifications
Clear progression to technical leadership or associate-level roles
Opportunity to work across a varied and technically challenging project portfolioIf you're an experienced Fire Risk Assessor with Health and Safety experience and looking to broaden your exposure across diverse, high-impact projects within a respected consultancy, please send over your CV