Fire Risk Assessor

Fire Risk Assessor – Birmingham

Salary: £31,000 – £41,500

Overtime:
Generous overtime and travel time remuneration

Annual Leave: 22 days starting

Additional Benefits:
Paid travel time | Contractual sick pay

Our client, a nationally renowned company with over 30 years of trusted experience, is expanding their successful teams and looking for a qualified Fire Risk Assessor to join their growing Bristol office.

The role involves working on a variety of challenging and rewarding projects across commercial, domestic, and public sector buildings.

• Complete fire risk assessments, including Type 1 and Type 3 surveys, across commercial, residential, and mixed-use buildings
• Advise clients on fire safety requirements, offering clear guidance and workable, site-specific solutions
• Ensure all fire safety activities are delivered in accordance with PAS
  79 and current Health and Safety legislation
• Meet with clients on site to discuss findings, compliance requirements, and recommended actions
• Deliver practical fire safety training, including Fire Marshal duties, evacuation procedures, and extinguisher use
• Prepare and issue building-specific emergency and evacuation documentation
• Contribute to the expansion and improvement of fire safety services provided to clients
• Support and upskill colleagues through training and knowledge sharing

• At least two years' experience carrying out fire risk assessments
• A recognised fire safety qualification, such as the NEBOSH Fire Certificate or equivalent
• Ability to write clear and accurate reports
• Good knowledge of current fire safety legislation and best practice
• Professional memberships or BAFE experience would be an advantage, or a willingness to work towards them
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Full UK driving licence
• Comfortable using IT systems, including Microsoft Teams, with training provided if needed

Company:
Penguin Recruitment

Location:

Birmingham, West Midlands

Posted:
Jan 22nd 2026

Closes:
Feb 22nd 2026

Sector:
Construction

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time