Fire Risk Assessor

  • Randstad Construction & Property
  • City, Derby
  • Jul 29, 2025
Full time Executive

Job Description

Specialist Fire Risk Assessor - Secure Your Future in a High-Growth Sector

Salary: 47,000 - 52,000, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Generous Package: Including a 4,800 car allowance , 27ppm business mileage , a 5% pension contribution , a 25 overnight bonus , and an industry leading 36 days of annual leave.

The briefing:

Are you an experienced Fire Risk Assessor feeling like just another cog in a large corporate machine? Are you seeking a role where your expertise is not only valued but is central to a company's success?

This is a unique opportunity to join a leading, independent fire safety consultancy on a permanent, full-time basis. We are looking for a skilled professional to join a team where people are considered the greatest asset.

Turn Specialism into Your Strength:

We understand that some assessors worry about specialising in one sector. However, in a world of increasing uncertainty, we see it as a significant advantage. This role has a strong focus on the care sector, an area of consistent and growing demand. Rather than being "pigeonholed," you will become a sought-after expert in a resilient and vital field, securing your long-term career path.

True specialists often command the highest rewards for their deep knowledge. This is your chance to move beyond a generalist role and build a reputation as a leading authority in fire safety for high-risk environments, enhancing your professional standing and future earning potential.

About Our Client

Forget the impersonal nature of large corporations. Established for over a decade, our client is a trusted provider of comprehensive fire safety services. They hold third-party certification under a leading competency scheme for Life Safety Fire Risk Assessments and are committed to the continuous professional development of their team. You will be joining a supportive environment that invests in your future.

The Role

As the new Fire Risk Assessor, you will be conducting comprehensive Fire Risk Assessments and developing Fire Evacuation Strategies for a variety of premises, including care homes, flats, schools, and offices. This is a home-based role following an initial training period, offering flexibility and autonomy.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conducting Fire Risk Assessments across diverse building types to meet competence requirements for high-risk premises.

  • Providing clients with clear, practical, and cost-effective advice on fire safety solutions.

  • Demonstrating strong knowledge of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and relevant British Standards.

  • Liaising effectively with a broad client base to address their fire safety needs.

  • About You

The successful candidate will ideally have a background in Building Surveying, Building Control, or the Fire Service. You are a professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a growing company that values quality and expertise.

Essential Criteria:
  • A recognized qualification in fire safety (e.g., NEBOSH Certificate in Fire Safety & Risk Management).

  • A Level 5 (or higher) European Qualification Framework (EQF) qualification.

  • Experience in conducting Fire Risk Assessments, particularly within residential care homes.

  • Registration with the IFE or IFSM (or working towards this).

  • A full UK driving license and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

  • Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check upon employment.

How to Apply

If you are ready to secure your future and become a valued specialist in a supportive and growing company, please apply now for immediate consideration.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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