Tetra Tech Europe
Fire safety Adviser
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##Fire Safety Adviser
Make buildings safer and shape fire strategy at scale. Join Tetra Tech’s growing Fire Safety team and apply your technical expertise to protect people, assets, and operations across public and private sector clients—this is a hands-on, career-building role where your assessments and advice will drive real change.
About the Role
As a Fire Safety Adviser, you will deliver high-quality Type 1–4 fire risk assessments, compartmentation surveys, and fire risk management plans for a diverse portfolio of buildings. Leveraging current and emerging UK fire legislation and guidance, you will articulate findings clearly, collaborate with clients and project teams, and define practical remedial measures. This role blends independent site work with technical reporting, while contributing to wider team development as the practice scales.
Your work will directly reduce risk, ensure compliance, and shape building management and refurbishment decisions—helping clients fulfil statutory duties and enhance occupant safety across industries.
Core Responsibilities
Technical Excellence
- Conduct Type 1–4 fire risk assessments and produce concise, actionable reports tailored to client key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Perform compartmentation surveys and evaluate passive fire protection measures, specifying necessary remedial works.
- Apply current and proposed UK fire legislation/guidance, assessing conformity and advising on statutory compliance and mitigation strategies.
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Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Engage professionally with clients, technical teams, and contractors, tailored to different building occupancies and risk profiles.
- Develop fire risk management plans, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and practical operational needs.
Operational & Development Focus
- Deliver reports and recommendations on time, adhering to deadlines and KPIs.
- Participate in continuous professional development (CPD) to maintain competence.
- Support team growth by sharing expertise and fostering collaborative problem-solving.
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
- Proven experience as a Fire Risk Assessor/Adviser in a fast-paced environment.
- Membership of the IFE (Institute of Fire Engineers) or IFSM (Institute for Security Management).
- Registration on an approved third-party assessor register (e.g., TFRAR).
- Full UK driving licence, with the ability to obtain a UK security clearance.
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Desirable Attributes
- Level 3 or 4 Fire Safety diplomas, Cert/DipFD (National Diploma in Fire Detection and Alarm Systems), or equivalent trainings in passive fire/ASFP certification.
- Modules or certifications from the FPA (Fire Protection Association) or Fire Service College.
About Tetra Tech
A global consulting and engineering leader, Tetra Tech delivers high-impact solutions across project lifecycles, leveraging a technical network of 6,000+ employees across the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands. Operating in both public and private sectors, we ensure sustainable, resilient infrastructure for clients worldwide.
We champion an innovative, collaborative culture where individual creativity drives real-world problem-solving. Our Equality Act 2010 commitments include reasonable adjustments for candidates and employees, such as flexible work arrangements, accessible training, or adjusted workspace designs.
Please inform us if you require accommodations during recruitment or role execution.
Ready to take on a role shaping safer buildings? Apply today.
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