Lead Fire Risk Assessor in Derby, Derbyshire

Lead Fire Risk Assessor

Location: Derbyshire & UK-wide travel
Working Arrangement: Hybrid
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Lead Fire Risk Assessor to join an established and growing fire safety team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Fire Risk Assessor looking to take on a leadership role, supporting the Fire Risk Assessment Manager and helping drive the quality and delivery of fire risk assessment services.

You will undertake fire risk assessments, review and quality assure the work of other assessors, provide technical guidance and help clients understand the actions required to maintain safe premises and protect people from fire.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake fire risk assessments across a wide range of premises, including complex buildings within your competence.
• Review and quality assure reports, checking evidence, risk ratings, recommendations and technical accuracy.
• Identify and escalate urgent life safety concerns appropriately.
• Lead, support and mentor other assessors through feedback, technical guidance and accompanied visits.
• Coordinate workloads, manage deadlines and maintain assessment quality.
• Advise clients on findings, remedial actions and fire safety improvements.
• Maintain technical procedures and keep up to date with legislation, standards and guidance.
• Maintain accurate records and support audits and quality assurance processes.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Substantial experience undertaking and reviewing fire risk assessments.
• Level 4 or higher fire risk assessment qualification, or equivalent relevant qualification.
• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation, British Standards and recognised assessment methodologies.
• Understanding of means of escape, compartmentation, fire doors and fire safety management.
• Experience mentoring assessors or providing technical oversight.
• Excellent report writing, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise urgent risks and manage competing workloads.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Desirable:

• Previous leadership and management experience.
• Membership of a relevant professional body, such as the IFE or IFSM.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated, professional and dependable.
• Technically confident with excellent attention to detail.

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Company vehicle, including personal use.
• Company pension scheme.
• Payment of relevant professional membership fees.
• Ongoing professional development and training support.
• Supportive working environment with access to technical resources.
• Opportunities to work on larger and more complex fire safety projects.
• Full-time, permanent employment.
• Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.

Working Arrangements

The role combines home-based working, office attendance and travel to client premises across the UK. The successful candidate should live within a reasonable commuting distance of the office.

The Recruitment Process

Successful applicants will initially be invited to an informal telephone discussion, followed by a formal interview for those progressing to the next stage.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Fire Risk Assessor looking to take the next step in your career and develop your leadership skills, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this opportunity.