Job Description
FIRE RISK ASSESSOR
Carbon60 is looking to recruit an experienced Fire Risk Assessor to deliver fire safety assessments and advice across Defence sites within the South/Southeast region of the UK.
ROLE: Fire Risk Assessor
PAY RATE: depending on experience
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent (Full-Time)
LOCATION: South / Southeast Region (Field-based with remote working)
THE ROLE:
The Fire Risk Assessor will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and delivering fire risk assessments (FRAs) across a range of Defence properties. This role involves travel across multiple sites, providing expert fire safety advice, and ensuring compliance with fire safety legislation and Defence policies. The position offers a mix of site-based and remote working.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Conduct fire risk assessments across Defence sites in line with legislation and best practice
• Plan and manage a schedule of FRA visits, ensuring efficient travel and workload management
• Produce detailed reports and deliver findings within agreed timelines
• Engage with site stakeholders, including Heads of Establishment, to communicate key findings
• Deliver face-to-face briefings and fire safety advice to clients
• Ensure compliance with relevant fire safety regulations and Defence policies
• Use internal systems and MS Office tools to manage workload and reporting
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, professionalism, and customer service
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Level 4 Certificate in Fire Safety (e.g. SFJ, FireQual, ABBE or equivalent)
• Proven experience conducting fire risk assessments
• Strong knowledge of fire safety legislation and guidance
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to manage workload independently and meet targets
• Competent IT skills (MS Office and reporting systems)
• Willingness to travel 2–3 days per week across the region
DESIRABLE:
• Professional membership (e.g. IFE, IFSM)
• Experience in fire investigations or fire resilience assessments
• Experience working within Defence or public sector environments
• Strong stakeholder engagement and client-facing experience
WHAT’S ON OFFER:
• Company vehicle for site visits
• 23 days holiday (rising to 27) + option to buy more
• Pension, life assurance & enhanced family benefits
• Travel and accommodation expenses covered
• Access to discounts, wellbeing support & volunteering opportunities