Fire Risk Assessor

Fire Risk Assessor – Residential / Leasehold Salary: £45,000–£55,000 Location: Essex Working Pattern: Hybrid Employment Type: Permanent We are currently recruiting for an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to join a growing residential property management business, supporting a portfolio of purpose-built residential and leasehold developments. This is a field-based technical role for an experienced assessor who can work independently, produce technically robust assessments and provide clear, proportionate recommendations across a residential property portfolio. The Role * Complete Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) across purpose-built residential and relevant mixed-use buildings. * Assess building context, occupancy, means of escape, fire strategy and existing fire-safety controls. * Identify and accurately record fire-safety findings and provide clear, proportionate recommendations. * Produce concise, evidence-led and technically defensible reports. * Assess and review fire doors, compartmentation, alarms and smoke-control systems within your area of competence. * Identify when specialist input or further investigation is required. * Review contractor evidence and ensure material actions are properly evidenced before closure. * Maintain accurate records, photographs, schedules and audit trails. * Work closely with Property Managers, residents, contractors, boards and other stakeholders. * Communicate technical findings clearly and challenge unsafe assumptions where necessary. * Support peer review and provide practical guidance to less experienced colleagues and Property Managers. * Prioritise higher-risk work appropriately while maintaining quality and technical independence. About You The successful candidate will have: * At least 3 years' practical Fire Risk Assessment experience. * Strong experience working across purpose-built residential buildings. * Experience completing a meaningful volume of FRAs independently. * Strong understanding of fire doors, passive fire protection, means of escape, alarms and smoke-control systems. * Experience working with incomplete evidence and contractor remediation records. * Strong report-writing and evidence-management skills. * The confidence to make independent, proportionate professional judgements. * Excellent communication skills when dealing with Property Managers, residents, contractors and clients. Essential Qualifications These are mandatory requirements for the role: * Current registration on the IFSM National Fire Risk Assessors Register at Intermediate Level – Tier 2 or above. * ABBE Level 3 Award in Fire Door Inspection. * Minimum 3 years' practical Fire Risk Assessment experience. * Strong direct experience within purpose-built residential buildings. * Full UK driving licence and ability to travel independently between sites. Candidates who do not hold the required IFSM Tier 2+ registration and ABBE Level 3 Fire Door Inspection qualification will not be considered. What's on Offer * £45,000–£55,000 depending on experience. * Permanent position. * Hybrid working. * Opportunity to work across a varied residential and leasehold portfolio. * A technically focused role with genuine responsibility for fire-safety standards and risk management. If you're an experienced Fire Risk Assessor with strong residential experience and the required IFSM Tier 2+ and ABBE Level 3 qualifications, we'd be keen to hear from you. Please note: Due to the volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours of applying, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion