Senior Risk Assessor (Fire)

  • ARM
  • 16/04/2026
Contract Construction Management

Job Description

Fire Risk Assessor
Location: Sheffield (Site-Based with Hybrid Flexibility)
Rate: 25.79 per hour (Umbrella)

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified Fire Risk Assessor to support a large local authority housing portfolio in Sheffield. This role involves conducting Type 1 Fire Risk Assessments (non-intrusive, common areas only) across a range of low-rise residential properties.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out Type 1 Fire Risk Assessments in line with current legislation and guidance
  • Inspect common areas within low-rise social housing properties
  • Identify fire hazards, assess risks, and recommend appropriate control measures
  • Produce clear, compliant, and concise fire risk assessment reports
  • Manage workload effectively across multiple sites within Sheffield
  • Liaise with internal stakeholders where required

Working Arrangements:

  • Site visits across Sheffield
  • Flexibility to complete reports either from home or from the office

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 2 years' experience carrying out fire risk assessments within a social housing environment
  • Demonstrable experience completing Type 1 Fire Risk Assessments (common areas only)
  • Recognised Fire Risk Assessment qualification
  • Registered on a recognised Fire Risk Assessor register (minimum Intermediate level; Advanced preferred)
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed.
For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to .


Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.