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
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Complete Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) across purpose-built residential and relevant mixed-use buildings.
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Assess building context, occupancy, means of escape, fire strategy and existing fire-safety controls.
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Identify and accurately record fire-safety findings and provide clear, proportionate recommendations.
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Produce concise, evidence-led and technically defensible reports.
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Assess and review fire doors, compartmentation, alarms and smoke-control systems within your area of competence.
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Identify when specialist input or further investigation is required.
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Review contractor evidence and ensure material actions are properly evidenced before closure.
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Maintain accurate records, photographs, schedules and audit trails.
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Work closely with Property Managers, residents, contractors, boards and other stakeholders.
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Communicate technical findings clearly and challenge unsafe assumptions where necessary.
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Support peer review and provide practical guidance to less experienced colleagues and Property Managers.
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Prioritise higher-risk work appropriately while maintaining quality and technical independence.
About You
The successful candidate will have:
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At least 3 years' practical Fire Risk Assessment experience.
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Strong experience working across purpose-built residential buildings.
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Experience completing a meaningful volume of FRAs independently.
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Strong understanding of fire doors, passive fire protection, means of escape, alarms and smoke-control systems.
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Experience working with incomplete evidence and contractor remediation records.
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Strong report-writing and evidence-management skills.
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The confidence to make independent, proportionate professional judgements.
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Excellent communication skills when dealing with Property Managers, residents, contractors and clients.
Essential Qualifications
These are mandatory requirements for the role:
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Current registration on the IFSM National Fire Risk Assessors Register at Intermediate Level – Tier 2 or above.
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ABBE Level 3 Award in Fire Door Inspection.
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Minimum 3 years' practical Fire Risk Assessment experience.
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Strong direct experience within purpose-built residential buildings.
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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
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£45,000–£55,000 depending on experience.
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Permanent position.
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Hybrid working.
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Opportunity to work across a varied residential and leasehold portfolio.
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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
