Location: South of the UK - Remote / Field-Based
Salary: Competitive + Car Allowance / Vehicle + Benefits
The Opportunity
We are working with a rapidly growing fire safety specialist delivering high-quality, compliant services across the UK. Due to continued expansion, they are looking to appoint an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to support their residential portfolio.
This is a field-based role offering autonomy, variety, and the chance to play a key role in improving fire safety standards across a wide range of residential properties.
The Role
You will be responsible for carrying out Type 1 and Type 3 fire risk assessments across residential buildings, producing detailed reports and advising clients on fire safety improvements in line with current legislation.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct Type 1 & Type 3 fire risk assessments across residential properties
- Identify fire hazards, evaluate risk, and recommend proportionate remedial actions
- Produce clear, detailed, and compliant fire risk assessment reports and action plans
- Provide expert fire safety advice to clients, building managers, and stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with:
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Fire Safety Act 2021
- Building Safety Act 2022
- Relevant British Standards and guidance (e.g. BS 9999, Approved Document B)
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge through CPD and industry engagement
Essential:
- Proven experience carrying out fire risk assessments within residential & commercial properties
- Strong report writing skills with attention to detail
- Fire risk assessment qualifications (e.g. Level 3 / Level 4 or equivalent)
- Solid understanding of UK fire safety legislation and guidance
- Ability to work independently in a field-based role
- Full UK driving licence
- FireQual Level 4 (or equivalent)
- Membership of a professional body (e.g. IFE)
- Experience across HMOs, social housing, or high-rise residential buildings
- Familiarity with PAS 79 methodology or digital FRA tools
- Competitive salary package
- Company vehicle or car allowance
- Ability to earn up to 30 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Option to purchase 5 days extra holiday
- Ongoing training and structured CPD support
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing business
V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.
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