Fire Risk Assessor; North West

Job 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’re experienced in fire risk assessment, come from a utilities or health & safety background, or have experience in fire safety, this could be a great opportunity for you.

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

Contract: 2‑year fixed term or permanent contract available

Salary: £30,000–£35,000 + company car

Hours: Full‑time, field‑based role (some nights away from home required)

• Visiting multiple sites per day to assess 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
• Delivering 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
• Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment, or NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent
• Previous experience in fire safety, utilities, or health & safety is welcome

• A competitive salary £30,000 – £35,000 per annum
• Company vehicle
• Emergency First Aid and Scottish Power training
• Health and Safety Awareness Course (CSCS Card)
• Candidates must be willing to obtain, Authorised Person (Access) training to facilitate sub‑station 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 is unable to provide UK visa sponsorship for this position)

Ready to take the next step in your career? 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. Established in Australia in 2018, the company has grown organically and delivers environmental, contaminated land and occupational hygiene services.

We are seeking brilliant individuals to join our team. Joining our company means more than a traditional 9–5. EDP provides a collaborative, inclusive and flexible work environment, focusing on keeping your personal life in balance. EDP provides a nurturing and dynamic work environment led by engaged senior managers who are invested in your success and will facilitate your career aspirations. We want you to grow with our business.

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.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office‑based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, or those with disabilities.

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?