Fire Risk Assessor, Fire Risk Validator
Midlands, South East
Posted 12 months ago

 

Location: Remote – Based anywhere between the Midlands and the South Coast (local projects provided)

Salary: Up to £60k, depending on experience and qualifications

About Our Client

Our client is one of the most respected and well-regarded fire consultancies in the UK, recognised for their technical competence and traditional expertise in detailed report writing. With a long-standing reputation for excellence, they provide specialist services in testing, inspection, and compliance across construction, infrastructure, property, and environmental sectors.

Our client has some of the UK’s most experienced and well-known fire consultants, offering exceptional opportunities for learning and professional development at every career stage.

This is an ideal role for individuals who enjoy in-depth technical report writing and wish to gain exposure to a diverse range of complex properties — including major universities, Ministry of Defence facilities, national supermarket chains, high-end residential developments, and other large commercial buildings.

About the Role

You will be responsible for delivering fire risk assessment and validation services across a variety of projects in the Midlands and South of England. The role is fully remote, with work allocated locally to reduce travel requirements.

Our client has extensive experience supporting mixed-use and educational developments, as well as refurbishment projects, helping to enhance life safety through detailed assessment and expert reporting.

This opportunity offers strong technical challenges, career progression, and flexible working — ideal for someone passionate about quality, precision, and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct and review fire risk assessments for new and existing buildings
  • Validate and report on fire safety measures in line with UK regulations
  • Liaise effectively with clients and approval authorities
  • Produce clear, defensible, and high-quality reports and recommendations

 

About You

  • Holding a qualification or membership with a recognised professional body (e.g. IFSM, IFE, or similar)
  • Strong knowledge of UK Building Regulations and fire safety standards
  • Proven experience in fire risk assessment or validation
  • Excellent communication and technical report-writing skills
  • Self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a remote environment
  • Good understanding of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and its practical application
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Building Regulations as they relate to fire safety, with familiarity with relevant guidance and best practice documents
  • Strong working knowledge of British Standards governing fire safety systems and equipment, including detection and alarm systems, emergency lighting, signage, extinguishers, and suppression installations

 

What’s on Offer

  • Salary up to £60k, depending on experience and qualifications
  • Generous holiday scheme with the option to buy additional leave
  • 10%+ pension scheme
  • Medical and life insurance
  • Fully remote working with local projects between the Midlands and South Coast
  • Ongoing professional development and clear career progression opportunities
  • Plus, a range of additional company benefits

 

If you’re passionate about fire safety, technical excellence, and producing high-quality reports, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a respected and supportive consultancy.

If you are a Fire Risk Consultant / Fire Risk Validator and feel that you have the relevant experience to be successful in this position, please send an up-to-date CV outlining your experience.

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