Fire Risk Assessor – AR

Job Title

Fire Risk Assessor (Residential / Social Housing)

Housing / Asset Management / Compliance

Fire Safety Manager / Head of Building Safety

To support the Council in meeting its statutory duties under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 by undertaking competent fire risk assessments of residential buildings, including complex and high-risk properties, and by providing expert fire safety advice to internal and external stakeholders.

• Undertake fire risk assessments of both complex and non-complex residential buildings, including High-Risk Buildings (HRBs).
• Identify fire hazards, assess risk levels, and recommend proportionate control measures in line with current legislation, guidance, and best practice.
• Ensure assessments are suitable, sufficient, and aligned with the competency framework set out in BS 8674:2025.

• Provide competent fire safety advice to senior managers, housing teams, asset management teams, and other stakeholders.
• Clearly communicate fire safety risks, priorities, and legal requirements to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support informed decision-making through clear, evidence-based recommendations.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement

• Work collaboratively with internal departments, external agencies, contractors, and support providers to ensure identified fire risks are effectively managed.
• Liaise with Fire & Rescue Services and other regulatory bodies as required.

• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of fire safety management arrangements across the Council’s residential housing portfolio.
• Support the development and review of fire safety policies, procedures, and standards.
• Keep up to date with changes in fire safety legislation, guidance, and industry best practice.

• Level 5 or higher qualification in fire safety or fire safety engineering from a recognised fire sector professional body.
• Graduate-level (or higher) membership of a recognised fire or construction professional body.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience undertaking fire risk assessments within the social housing sector, including complex residential buildings.
• Demonstrable experience assessing higher-risk or high-rise residential buildings.

• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
• Sound understanding of building construction methods and their impact on fire safety.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including high-quality report writing.
• Ability to present technical fire safety information clearly and confidently.

• Hybrid working model, combining site visits with office-based and home working.
• Regular travel to Council-owned residential properties will be required.

• The post holder will be expected to demonstrate competence appropriate to the complexity of buildings assessed, in line with national guidance and professional standards.
• This role plays a critical part in improving safety outcomes for residents and staff and supporting the Council’s commitment to regulatory compliance and professional excellence.