Fire Risk Assessor

Posted by Bryan & Armstrong on 28/11/2025


Permanent £65,000 Leicester

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About the job

Description

Fire Risk Assessor | Homebased with travel| £55-65K + 25 days holiday + flexible working + benefits

We are looking for an experienced Fire Risk Assessor (Tier 2 or Tier 3) to carry out fire risk assessments and provide expert consultancy across a range of residential and commercial buildings. The role involves independent site work, high-quality report writing and direct client interaction. You will help clients understand and manage fire risk in line with current legislation and best practice.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct Type 14 fire risk assessments in residential and commercial settings.
  • Assess life safety fire risk in accordance with the Fire Safety Order, Fire Safety Act, Fire Safety (England) Regulations, PAS 79 and related standards.
  • Produce clear, concise fire risk assessment reports with prioritised recommendations.
  • Review and update existing assessments.
  • Carry out detailed inspections of common areas and, where required, sample flats or demises.
  • Identify hazards, deficiencies and non-compliances and communicate findings effectively.
  • Liaise with building managers, residents, contractors and other stakeholders during inspections.
  • Stay up to date with relevant fire safety legislation and guidance.
  • Contribute to internal quality assurance, templates and technical discussions.
  • Manage your workload, travel planning and client communication to ensure timely delivery.

Candidate Requirements

  • Proven Fire Risk Assessor experience at Tier 2 or Tier 3 level.
  • Strong understanding of UK fire safety legislation and guidance.
  • Experience assessing residential buildings (including blocks of flats) and/or commercial or mixed-use properties.
  • Excellent report-writing skills in plain English.
  • Confident working independently and making sound professional judgements.
  • Willing to travel regularly, with occasional overnight stays.
  • Good IT skills and a full UK driving licence.


How to Apply

Please clickApply Nowor contactPaul at Bryan & Armstrong Ltdfor a confidential discussion.


Bryan & Armstrong Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We are specialist Health & Safety recruiters, supplying Health & Safety professionals on an interim and permanent basis across the following disciplines: Health & Safety, Health, Safety & Environment, SHEQ, CDM, Fire, Environmental, Quality Management and Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Systems.


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Overview


Contract Type

Permanent

Location

Leicester

Salary

£65,000

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