ProGroup Recruitment
Lead Fire Risk Assessor
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Are you an experienced Fire Risk Assessor looking to step into a senior technical role where you can influence standards, mentor others, and work on a diverse portfolio of complex projects?
My client is seeking a Lead Fire Risk Assessor to join their growing Fire Safety team. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly competent professional who enjoys both hands-on assessment work and supporting the development of other assessors.
The Role
As Lead Fire Risk Assessor, you will undertake and lead life safety fire risk assessments across a broad range of premises while providing technical oversight, quality assurance, mentoring, and guidance to the wider assessment team.
You will play a key role in ensuring fire risk assessments are completed to the highest standards of accuracy, professionalism, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive life safety fire risk assessments.
- Lead on complex, higher-risk, and technically challenging projects.
- Produce clear, practical, and compliant fire risk assessment reports.
- Review and quality assure the work of other assessors.
- Act as a technical point of reference for complex fire safety issues.
- Support competency reviews, witnessed assessments, and technical audits.
- Mentor and develop Fire Risk Assessors within the team.
- Assist with certification audits and compliance activities.
- Provide professional fire safety advice and guidance.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships.
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About You
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience undertaking Fire Risk Assessments.
- Strong understanding of UK fire safety legislation and guidance.
- Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
- Ability to manage workload independently and prioritise effectively.
- Experience assessing a variety of building types and occupancies.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
- Recognised Fire Risk Assessment qualification.
- Membership of a recognised professional body (IFE, IFSM or equivalent).
- Experience reviewing and validating Fire Risk Assessments.
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior assessors.
- Knowledge of PAS 79, BS 9999, BS 9991 and associated fire safety guidance.
- Experience using fire risk assessment software such as RiskBase.
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What's on offer
- Competitive salary package.
- Car allowance or company vehicle.
- Pension scheme.
- Ongoing professional development and CPD support.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Support towards professional memberships and qualifications.
- Opportunity to work with a highly experienced and supportive team.
Why Apply?
This role offers the opportunity to combine technical excellence with leadership responsibility in a growing and respected fire safety business. You'll have the chance to influence quality standards, support assessor development, and work on a varied and interesting portfolio of projects across the UK.
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