Fire Risk Assessor

Fire Risk Assessor / Fire Officer

South/West London / Hybrid Working

£51,000 - £60,000 + Car Allowance

Permanent Full Time 35 Hours Per Week

Fortus Recruitment are currently working in partnership with a leading housing provider to recruit an experienced Fire Risk Assessor / Fire Officer to join their growing Fire Safety team covering South and South West London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a fire safety professional looking to join a well-established organisation with a strong commitment to resident safety, compliance, and long-term career development.

The Role:

Reporting into the Senior Fire Officer, you will be responsible for delivering a comprehensive programme of Fire Risk Assessments across a varied residential portfolio including social housing and communal residential buildings.

You will play a key role in ensuring properties remain fully compliant with current fire safety legislation and industry standards, whilst helping to improve overall fire safety across occupied buildings.

This position offers a hybrid working arrangement, combining home working, office attendance, and regular site inspections across the South London region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out suitable and sufficient Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) across residential properties
• Producing detailed FRA reports, risk ratings, and remedial recommendations
• Conducting fire safety inspections in line with current legislation and British Standards
• Identifying fire safety risks and advising on corrective actions
• Supporting compliance across fire doors, compartmentation, means of escape, and communal areas
• Working closely with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure remedial actions are completed
• Maintaining accurate compliance records and documentation
• Assisting with fire safety investigations and reactive inspections where required

Requirements:

• Previous experience carrying out Fire Risk Assessments within residential or social housing environments
• Strong understanding of Fire Safety legislation and the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Fire Risk Assessment / Fire Safety Management
• Good knowledge of Approved Documents and current industry guidance
• Experience working within housing associations, local authorities, or residential portfolios
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage workload independently and as part of a wider team
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Professional Fire Accreditation is desirable, although support may be available for candidates looking to work towards accreditation.

Package & Benefits:

• Salary up to £60,000 depending on experience
• Essential car user allowance
• Hybrid/agile working
• Excellent pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Life assurance
• Volunteering days
• Employee assistance programme
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly respected organisation where fire safety is a genuine priority and where your work will have a direct impact on resident safety and compliance standards.

For further information or to apply, please send your CV for consideration or contact Fortus Recruitment directly.

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