Fire Risk Assessor

FIRE RISK ASSESSORWe are looking to recruit an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to deliver fire safety assessments and advice across Defence sites within the South/Southeast region of the UK.ROLE: Fire Risk AssessorPAY RATE: depending on experienceCONTRACT TYPE: Permanent (Full-Time)LOCATION: South / Southeast Region (Field-based with remote working)THE ROLE: The Fire Risk Assessor will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and delivering fire risk assessments (FRAs) across a range of Defence properties. This role involves travel across multiple sites, providing expert fire safety advice, and ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation and Defence policies. The position offers a mix of site-based and remote working.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Conduct fire risk assessments across Defence sites in line with legislation and best practice * Plan and manage a schedule of FRA visits, ensuring efficient travel and workload management * Produce detailed reports and deliver findings within agreed timelines * Engage with site stakeholders, including Heads of Establishment, to communicate key findings * Deliver face-to-face briefings and fire safety advice to clients * Ensure compliance with relevant fire safety regulations and Defence policies * Use internal systems and MS Office tools to manage workload and reporting * Maintain high standards of accuracy, professionalism, and customer serviceESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS: * Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (e.g. SFJ, FireQual, ABBE or equivalent) * Proven experience conducting fire risk assessments * Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation and guidance * Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) * Ability to manage workload independently and meet targets * Competent IT skills (MS Office and reporting systems) * Willingness to travel 2-3 days per week across the regionDESIRABLE: * Professional membership (e.g. IFE, IFSM) * Experience in fire investigations or fire resilience assessments * Experience working within Defence or public sector environments * Strong stakeholder engagement and client-facing experienceWHAT’S ON OFFER: * Company vehicle for site visits * 23 days holiday (rising to 27) + option to buy more * Pension, life assurance & enhanced family benefits * Travel and accommodation expenses covered * Access to discounts, wellbeing support & volunteering opportunities…