EDP Consultants Australia
Fire & Health and Safety Risk Assessor
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The Vacancy
Fire Risk Assessor & Health and Safety Advisor
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000
Location: South East & London ¦ Flexible base ¦ UK-wide travel required
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Dual Fire Risk Assessor & Health and Safety Advisor to deliver complex and high-risk fire risk assessments and general health & safety risk assessments across a wide range of premises, including Higher-Risk Residential Buildings (HRBs).
This senior role requires advanced professional judgement and strong consultancy skills, supporting Responsible Persons, Accountable Persons and duty holders in meeting UK fire safety and health & safety legislation. The role operates in line with BAFE SP205, BS 9792, relevant British Standards and best-practice guidance.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver complex and high-risk Fire Risk Assessments, including HRBs.
- Carry out general Health & Safety Risk Assessments across multiple sectors.
- Provide specialist fire safety consultancy advice on fire strategy intent, means of escape, evacuation strategies and management arrangements (within competence).
- Interpret and apply UK legislation, British Standards, Approved Documents and recognised guidance.
- Produce clear, defensible and auditable reports with prioritised action plans.
- Provide professional advice to clients and liaise with key stakeholders, including Fire & Rescue Services.
- Support internal quality assurance and compliance with BAFE SP205 requirements.
- Maintain CPD, NFRAR registration and technical competence; provide mentoring where required.
Essential Competence & Experience
- Advanced competence in fire risk assessment and fire safety consultancy.
- Registered on NFRAR at Advanced Fire Risk Assessor / Fire Safety Consultant level (or equivalent).
- Strong working knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, including:
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Fire Safety Act 2021
- Building Safety Act 2022
- Competence in general health & safety risk assessment.
- Experience assessing complex premises and higher-risk residential buildings.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Qualifications & Requirements
- Recognised fire safety qualifications.
- Health & safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH or equivalent).
- Membership of relevant professional bodies (e.g. IFSM, IOSH).
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide (including occasional overnight stays).
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking and growing consultancy, working on high-profile, complex and meaningful projects across the UK. You’ll have the autonomy to apply your expertise, the backing of a supportive technical team, and the opportunity to influence standards, quality and best practice at a senior level.
We offer a competitive salary, flexible working and genuine support for CPD, professional development and continued accreditation.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re an experienced Fire Risk Assessor with Health & Safety competence, looking for a role where your expertise is valued and your work genuinely makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation to learn more.
About Us
EDP is a leading health, safety, and environmental consultancy founded over 25 years ago with offices throughout the UK, Ireland, Singapore and Australia. Established in Australia in 2018, the company has grown organically and delivers environmental, contaminated land and occupational hygiene services.
We are seeking brilliant individuals to join our team. Joining our company means more than a traditional 9–5. EDP provides a collaborative, inclusive and flexible work environment, focussing on keeping your personal life in balance. EDP provides a nurturing and dynamic work environment led by engaged senior managers who are invested in your success and will facilitate your career aspirations. We want you to grow with our business.
EDP is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business providing dynamic multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.
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At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.
Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.
By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.
If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?
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