Foundation Fire Risk Assessor; North West

Overview

Join Our Expanding Fire Risk Assessment Team in the North West. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys field-based work, wants to build a professional career in fire safety, and is motivated to learn. Whether you have some experience in fire safety, come from a utilities or health & safety background, or are looking to develop practical skills in a safety-critical environment, this could be an excellent entry route into the profession.

Location:

Around North West England (travelling across Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside)

Contract:

2-year fixed term or Permanent contract available

Salary: £27,000–£30,000 + Company Car

Hours:

Full-time, field-based role (some nights away from home required)

• Visiting multiple sites per day to support fire risk assessments at electrical substations, mainly within urban/suburban areas
• Recording data and observations using app-based systems
• Working independently while supported by our dedicated safety and management teams
• Supporting the delivery of accurate, high-quality fire risk assessments in line with UK safety legislation
• Undertaking 3D imaging scans of each site (full training will be provided)

• A full, UK manual driving licence (essential)
• Comfortable with lone working and being on the road up to 5 days a week
• Confident using mobile technology and digital reporting tools
• Reliable, self-motivated and safety-conscious individuals
• Awareness or basic knowledge of fire safety, utilities, construction, or health & safety practices
• Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment, NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided
• Previous experience in fire safety, utilities, or health & safety is welcome

• A competitive salary of £27,000 – £30,000 per annum
• Company Car
• Emergency First Aid and Scottish Power training
• Health and Safety Awareness Course (CSCS Card)
• Candidates must be willing to obtain Authorised Person (Access) training in order to facilitate substation access.
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring
• Structured routes for career progression within a leading compliance business

• Interviews will take place in February, March & April
• Start dates available in March & April
• Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK (RSK cannot provide UK visa sponsorship; candidates must have existing eligibility to work in the UK)

Apply today and become part of a supportive team that’s helping keep the UK’s power infrastructure safe, while gaining valuable skills and nationally recognised training.

EDP is a leading health, safety, and environmental consultancy founded over 25 years ago with offices throughout the UK, Ireland, Singapore and Australia. We are seeking brilliant individuals to join our team. EDP provides a collaborative, inclusive and flexible work environment, focussing on keeping your personal life in balance. EDP is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering and technical services business providing dynamic multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors.

RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our philosophy has remained: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities. We provide workplace adjustments and flexible working arrangements where possible to support our team.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?