Fire Safety Advisor

Job Description

1-2 Months Contract with a Local Authority

The Fire Safety Advisor is tasked with ensuring the Council complies with all statutory fire safety and health and safety obligations as per the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974. This role is crucial in providing expert fire safety advice and support to senior managers and the housing department. The advisor will conduct Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) across various residential and commercial properties and collaborate with internal and external partners to effectively identify, manage, and control fire risks.

• Offer professional advice on all aspects of fire safety management across the council housing service.
• Conduct and deliver high-quality Fire Risk Assessments for both complex and non-complex buildings within required timescales, issuing recommendations.
• Perform pre-occupation FRAs on new-build or acquired residential assets.
• Execute post-fire FRA reviews and investigations, providing recommendations.
• Analyse fire safety data to identify trends, assess emerging risks, and support improvement actions.
• Assist managers in ensuring all FRA actions are completed effectively and within deadlines.

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience conducting complex and non-complex Fire Risk Assessments within the social housing sector.
• Proven knowledge of building construction methods.
• Strong experience advising on fire compliance issues and presenting recommendations to stakeholders.
• Level 5 (or higher) qualification in Fire Safety, Fire Protection, or Fire Engineering from a recognized professional body.
• Membership of a recognized fire safety or construction professional body (Graduate level or above).

• Working Hours:
  
  35 hours per week
• Bi-weekly payments
• Hybrid role with regular site visits followed by office-based or home working

Additional note:
The role closes on 23rd Jan 2026, apply ASAP.