Fire Risk Assessor

  • Penguin Recruitment
  • City, Birmingham
  • 25/02/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Fire Risk Assessor

Salary: 31,000 - 41,500
Overtime: Generous overtime and travel time renumeration
Annual Leave: 22 days starting
Additional Benefits: Paid travel time Contractual sick pay

Exciting Opportunity for Qualified Asbestos Consultants - Birmingham

Are you passionate about Fire Risk Assessment and ready to take the next step in your career? Our client, a nationally renowned company with over 30 years of trusted experience, is expanding their successful teams and looking for qualified Fire Risk Assessor to join their growing Bristol office.

With a continuously expanding client base and a strong reputation for excellence, this is your chance to work on a variety of challenging and rewarding projects across commercial, domestic, and public sector buildings.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Complete fire risk assessments, including Type 1 and Type 3 surveys, across commercial, residential, and mixed-use buildings
  • Advise clients on fire safety requirements, offering clear guidance and workable, site-specific solutions
  • Ensure all fire safety activities are delivered in accordance with PAS79 and current Health and Safety legislation
  • Meet with clients on site to discuss findings, compliance requirements, and recommended actions
  • Deliver practical fire safety training, including Fire Marshal duties, evacuation procedures, and extinguisher use
  • Prepare and issue building-specific emergency and evacuation documentation
  • Contribute to the expansion and improvement of fire safety services provided to clients
  • Support and upskill colleagues through training and knowledge sharing

What We're Looking For:

  • At least two years' experience carrying out fire risk assessments
  • A recognised fire safety qualification, such as the NEBOSH Fire Certificate or equivalent
  • Ability to write clear and accurate reports
  • Good knowledge of current fire safety legislation and best practice
  • Professional memberships or BAFE experience would be an advantage, or a willingness to work towards them
  • Flexible approach to working hours
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Comfortable using IT systems, including Microsoft Teams, with training provided if needed