Lead Fire Risk Assessor

Job Title:

Lead Fire Risk Assessor

Location:

Various Locations across the UK

Contract Type:

Full-time Permanent

Overview:

We are looking for an experienced and qualified Lead Fire Risk Assessor to assist the fire risk assessment manager and lead the technical delivery of our fire risk assessment service. You will undertake assessments, review the work of other assessors and help clients understand the actions needed to protect people from fire.

This role suits someone who combines sound technical judgement with a practical approach to leadership. You will support assessors to produce clear, consistent reports and provide advice that clients can understand and put into practice.

This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic fire safety professional who is keen to continue to learn and develop and has proven technical expertise with fire risk assessments and a proactive, reliable approach. You will work together with the Fire Risk Assessment Manager in achieving the department goals. You will be fully supported with your continuous professional development by the Fire Risk Assessment Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake fire risk assessments across a wide range of clients, including more complex premises within your demonstrated competence.
• Review and quality assure assessment reports, checking the evidence, risk ratings, action priorities and technical accuracy.
• Provide clear, proportionate recommendations, with urgent life safety concerns escalated promptly through agreed procedures.
• Lead and mentor assessors through constructive feedback, technical support, accompanied visits and identification of training needs.
• Co-ordinate assessment workloads and monitor delivery deadlines while maintaining the quality of inspections and reports.
• Advise clients on findings and remedial options, explaining technical issues clearly and responding to queries professionally.
• Maintain assessment templates and technical procedures, and help the team respond to changes in legislation and guidance.
• Keep accurate records, support audits and work with clients and colleagues to monitor progress on significant actions.
• Maintain your competence through continuing professional development and keep up to date with relevant legislation, standards and guidance.

Requirements:

You will be confident making and explaining risk based decisions, able to challenge poor practice constructively and committed to maintaining your professional competence.

You will have sound technical judgement, strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently while recognising when specialist advice or support is needed.

Essential:

• Substantial experience undertaking and reviewing fire risk assessments, with evidence of competence relevant to the premises assessed.
• A recognised fire safety or fire risk assessment qualification such as Level 4 or higher Fire Risk Assessment certification or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• Strong working knowledge of applicable fire safety legislation, relevant British Standards and recognised assessment methodologies.
• Practical understanding of means of escape, fire precautions, compartmentation, fire doors and fire safety management.
• Experience mentoring assessors or providing technical oversight, with the ability to give clear and constructive feedback.
• Excellent report writing, communication and organisational skills, including the ability to prioritise urgent risks and competing workloads.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage site visits, reporting deadlines and work collaboratively with clients in a professional and timely manner.
• Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites as required.
• Ability to work independently and deliver projects to agreed deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office

Desirable:

• Previous leadership and management experience.

Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated and professional, with a strong focus on quality and accuracy.
• Reliable, proactive, and adaptable to meet client needs.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects efficiently.

Benefits of Working With Us:

• Competitive base salary.
• Company Car including personal use
• Company Pension Scheme
• Relevant membership fees
• Supportive team environment with access to resources as needed.
• Opportunities to collaborate on larger fire safety projects.

Working Hours

The standard working week is Monday-Friday: 08.00 - 17.00 hours

At OHEAP Fire & Security we are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion throughout our workforce and we encourage our partners to do the same. This commitment starts with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and can achieve their full potential.

Please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate fully in the recruitment process.

Successful candidates will receive in the first instance a call for an informal discussion. Candidates that are successful in the first stage of the process will be progressed to a formal interview.

Pay: £45,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• What fire safety qualifications do you have? Level 4, professional body membership (IFE/IFSM)
• Do you have a full clean driving licence?
• Do you live in the surrounding area of DE21 7AZ and no more than 40 minutes commute?

Experience:

• Leadership: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Derby DE21 7AZ