Fire Risk Assessor
Job description
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A respected and specialist fire safety consultancy is seeking an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to join their growing Maidstone-based team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Fire Risk Assessor looking for long-term progression, technical autonomy, and the potential to step into future leadership positions.
With a strong pipeline of work and a supportive management structure, this consultancy delivers high-quality fire safety services to a wide range of clients. The Fire Risk Assessor will be given flexibility over their schedule, the opportunity to manage their own projects, and involvement in varied property types without being restricted to a single sector.
This role is ideal for a Fire Risk Assessor who values professional integrity, enjoys responsibility, and seeks a clear career path in a people-focused environment.
The Fire Risk Assessor's Role
- Undertake Fire Risk Assessments in line with PAS 79 and UK legislation
- Deliver clear, compliant reports with risk-prioritised recommendations
- Conduct fire door inspections and review passive fire protection measures
- Provide practical advice to duty holders, building managers, and contractors
- Liaise directly with clients to support full regulatory compliance
- Keep current with the Fire Safety Act 2021, Building Safety Act 2022, and FSO 2005
- Travel to client sites across the Southeast and London (all site travel expensed)
The Fire Risk Assessor
- Must have 2-3+ years' experience delivering Fire Risk Assessments to a high standard
- Tier 2/Intermediate registration with the IFSM, IFE, or similar third-party body is preferred
- Excellent knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and standards
- Strong written communication and confident client interaction skills
- Full UK driving licence
In Return?
- £38,000 - £50,000 basic salary (dependent on experience)
- Fully expensed travel and generous mileage allowance
- Flexible working and autonomy over schedule
- CPD support and professional development funded
- Broad project exposure across varied property types
- Friendly, forward-thinking fire safety consultancy
- Defined pathway towards senior and leadership roles
If you are a Fire Risk Assessor or other fire safety professional and considering your career opportunities, then contact Stuart Miller at Brandon James.
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Fire Risk Assessor / Fire Risk Assessment / ADB / PAS 79 / BS 9999 / BS 9991 / IFE / IFSM / TFRAR / CFRAR / AIFSM / MIFSM / Fire Compartmentation / Fire Safety Management / FSO 2005 / Fire Safety Act / Fire Safety Consultancy / Fire Risk Management
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⭐ Highlight your IFSM or IFE registration prominently as Tier 2/Intermediate level is specifically preferred
📊 Quantify your fire risk assessment experience: "Completed 150+ assessments across commercial and residential properties"
🌐 Emphasise knowledge of recent legislation updates including Fire Safety Act 2021 and Building Safety Act 2022
🎯 Showcase your client-facing skills and ability to provide practical advice to duty holders and building managers
🤝 Demonstrate your experience with varied property types to match their diverse client portfolio
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- •Completed 180+ Fire Risk Assessments following PAS 79 guidelines across commercial, residential and mixed-use properties
- •Delivered compliant fire safety reports with risk-prioritised recommendations, achieving 98% client satisfaction scores
- •Conducted fire door inspections and passive fire protection reviews for 45+ buildings, identifying critical defects saving £120k in potential penalties
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Brandon James' reputation for delivering high-quality fire safety consultancy services aligns perfectly with my expertise in Fire Risk Assessment and PAS 79 compliance. With my IFSM registration and extensive experience across varied property types, I am well-positioned to contribute to your growing Maidstone team's success.
My background in conducting comprehensive fire risk assessments, coupled with strong client interaction skills and knowledge of recent legislation including the Fire Safety Act 2021, would enable me to deliver the technical autonomy and project management capabilities your consultancy values.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›Walk me through your process for conducting a Fire Risk Assessment following PAS 79 guidelines
- ›How do you prioritise fire safety recommendations in your reports?
- ›What are the key changes introduced by the Fire Safety Act 2021?
- ›Describe your approach to fire door inspections and common defects you identify
- ›How do you assess passive fire protection measures in different building types?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to explain complex fire safety requirements to a non-technical client
- ›Describe a situation where you identified a critical fire safety issue and how you handled it
- ›How do you manage your workload when juggling multiple site assessments?
- ›Give an example of when you had to adapt your assessment approach for an unusual property type
- ›Tell me about a time you had to challenge a client's existing fire safety practices
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to explain complex fire safety requirements to a non-technical client
Describe a situation where you identified a critical fire safety issue and how you handled it