Fire Risk Assessor, North London
Pay rate to £311 per day
Contract role, Local Government Housing
We are recruiting for an experienced Fire Risk Assessor in North London to join the Enfield team and support the Council in meeting its statutory obligations under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Undertake fire risk assessments for complex and non-complex residential buildings, including High-Risk Buildings (HRBs).
2. Provide competent fire safety advice to senior managers, housing teams, and other stakeholders. Collaborate with internal departments, external agencies, and support providers to ensure fire risks are effectively assessed and managed.
3. Contribute to continuous improvement in fire safety management across the Council’s residential portfolio. Essential Requirements:
4. Level 5 or higher qualification in fire safety or fire safety engineering from a recognised fire sector professional body
5. Graduate-level (or higher) membership of a recognised fire or construction professional body Minimum 5 years’ experience conducting fire risk assessments in the social housing sector, including complex buildings. Strong understanding of building construction methods and fire safety legislation Excellent communication and report-writing skills, with the ability to present findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Additional Information:
6. This is a hybrid role, with regular site visits followed by office-based or home working
7. You’ll be part of a supportive team committed to improving safety outcomes for residents and staff This role aligns with the competency framework outlined in BS 8674:2025, supporting the Council’s commitment to professional standards and regulatory compliance.
8. You’ll be expected to demonstrate competence appropriate to the complexity of buildings assessed, in line with national guidance and best practice
This is a contract role, and you will need to have experience in a similar role.
Please get in touch for more information.
This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:-
9. A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to
10. An easy registration process (all done online)
11. Referral schemes and incentives
12. Ongoing compliance managed for you
13. Prompt and reliable payroll and lots more.