Fire Risk Assessor

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SGS’s Industries and Environment services help businesses ensure safety, sustainability, and compliance through testing, inspection, certification, and consulting—supporting sectors from manufacturing to infrastructure and environmental management.

Job Title: Fire Risk Safety Office

Job Type: Permanent

Location: UK Wide – Field Based - Predominantly Bristol and Derby

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5pm

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Car

Industry: Environmental

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to join our growing Fire Safety team. This is an excellent opportunity for a competent and customer-focused professional who is passionate about fire safety and compliance. You'll undertake fire risk assessments across a variety of commercial, industrial and residential properties, providing clients with practical guidance and ensuring the highest standards of service delivery.

Desirable

NEBOSH Fire Qualification

Responsibilities

Conduct fire risk assessments in accordance with current legislation, standards and best practice guidance.; Identify and highlight fire safety risks, providing clear recommendations and escalating high-risk concerns where appropriate.; Produce, review and quality check detailed fire risk assessment reports.; Liaise with clients professionally, providing technical advice and support throughout the assessment process.; Maintain accurate records and ensure all assessment data is uploaded correctly to SGS digital systems.; Travel to client sites as required and support business needs through occasional out-of-hours or weekend working.

Requirements

Holds Level 3 / 4 preferred qualification in Fire Risk Assessment or Fire Safety; Registered with a recognised professional body (IFE / IFSM / FRACS); Minimum 5 years demonstrable experience in fire risk assessment; Competent to the highest risk tier of FRA undertaken (Tier 1–3) complex and industrial buildings; Demonstrates strong knowledge of fire safety legislation and guidance (PAS 79, RRO 2005); Skilled in independent technical review and audit of FRA reports