Senior Fire Risk Assessor

Company: Ridge and Partners LLP
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Location: Cheltenham
Job Description:

Senior Fire Risk Assessor

Join Ridge and Partners LLP as a Senior Fire Risk Assessor. The role can be based in any of our offices.

Overview

We are a built environment consultancy helping clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment. We value great people who are inspired and proud of what they do.

What You’ll Do

  • Conduct site-based fire risk assessments in industrial, commercial and residential sectors within specified timeframes.
  • Communicate regularly with clients to coordinate inspection schedules and remedial works.
  • Ensure buildings meet the latest fire‑related building regulations and technical standards.
  • Prepare schedules of work, specifications, estimates, and monitor progress on site, ensuring compliance with specifications.
  • Provide advice related to Building Regulations approvals on fire matters.
  • Authorise and sign off Fire Risk Assessments before submission to clients.
  • Conduct annual internal audits of Fire Risk Assessors.

Requirements

  • Full knowledge of current fire safety legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and technical standards.
  • Demonstrable experience in a similar role.
  • Minimum Level 4 qualification in fire risk management, Level 5 qualification in fire risk assessment or fire engineering.
  • IFE‑approved fire risk assessment course completion.
  • Registered on the national register of Fire Risk Assessors (via IFE, FRACS or IFSM Tier 3).
  • Experience as a Validator under the BAFE SP205‑1 Scheme.
  • Valid driving licence.
  • Experience assessing fire risk in a range of premises.

Additional Details

  • Seniority level: Mid‑Senior.
  • Employment type: Full‑time.
  • Job function: Other.
  • Industry: Construction.
  • Location: Cheltenham, Tewkesbury, Cirencester, Worcestershire (United Kingdom).

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Posted: December 13th, 2025