Fire Risk Assessor

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Location: London

A leading higher-education organisation is seeking an experienced Fire Risk Assessorto join its central safety team and help deliver best-in-class fire safety management across a large, complex estate.

The Role

You will act as a key technical authority for fire safety, providing expert advice and oversight across a diverse portfolio of academic, residential and public-facing buildings.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking, reviewing and managing Fire Risk Assessments (PAS 79)
• Providing technical and legislative fire safety advice to senior stakeholders
• Supporting new builds, refurbishments and events from a fire safety perspective
• Delivering fire safety audits, inspections and emergency planning
• Facilitating fire drills, incident investigations and training
• Helping to embed a positive fire safety culture across the organisation

Requirements

Essential:

• Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment qualification with 2+ years' experience or NEBOSH Fire Safety Certificate with 3+ years' operational experience,
• Strong working knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and guidance
• Experience delivering PAS 79 Fire Risk Assessments
• Experience providing fire safety training and technical advice
• Ability to interpret drawings, plans and building layouts
• Good IT skills (Microsoft 365 / cloud systems)

Desirable:

• Level 4 Fire Risk Assessment qualification
• Registration on a recognised Fire Risk Assessor Register

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and pension
• Around 40+ days of annual leave, including public holidays
• Flexible working options
• Travel, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Ongoing professional development and training