Fire Risk Assessor

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Department: Built Asset Consultancy

Location: London (With Hybrid Working)

Title: Fire Risk Assessor

Discipline: Building Surveying

Sector: Built Asset Consultancy

We are currently recruiting for a Fire Consultant, with a background in Fire Risk Assessing and Passive Protection inspections to join a client focused team within our London office. This position could benefit from an agile working approach with a degree of flexibility. This is an exciting opportunity for a high calibre candidate to join and strengthen our team. The role will be an excellent opportunity for a self‑starter to provide fire consultancy services from within our existing team.

• To deliver value for money in all circumstances
• Conduct comprehensive PFP surveys and identify associated risk and deficiencies to be followed up with an impartial remedial action plan
• Help guide clients and partners through statutory requirements and ensure compliance
• Create technical documents to guide the application of fire safety rules or systems in a clear, robust and legislative manner
• Provide guidance to the fire safety services team which enhances RLB’s technical output to clients
• Identify risks, issues and opportunities for the business and communicate to senior team members
• Attend and partake in Fire Safety Steering Group to develop the technical ability of the wider Building Surveying Division
• Sound working knowledge of UK fire safety legislation: to include but not limited to – Approved Document B, RR(FS)
  O, BS 9999, BB 100 & HTM 05-02 etc

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a positive approach to the role, and will be delivering customer service excellence, with good commercial results. They will be passionate about fire safety and will strive to provide the upmost quality on every commission.

• NEBOSH Fire, FPA C05 or equivalent
• Accredited fire risk assessment qualification or equivalent would be advantageous
• Hold a membership of a relevant professional body (IFE / IFSM etc.)

• Experience of undertaking Fire Risk Assessments
• Strong technical delivery experience
• Preferably experience in management of fire risk management

• Client facing, ensuring high standards of technical delivery
• Able to build long-term relationships
• A track record of working with teams and prioritising workloads and delivering deadlines
• A team player, flexible and motivated
• Travel to client’s sites with the potential for occasional overnight stays away from home

• Hybrid Working – Working patterns to support your work‑life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.
• Well‑Rewarded – A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.
• Focus On Wellbeing – We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.
• Healthcare Packages – Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.
• Personal Development – A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in‑house mentoring schemes.
• Additional Benefits – We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.
• Exceptional Exposure – You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.
• Social Responsibility – We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

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