Senior Fire Risk Assessor

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Senior Fire Risk Assessor to join Diamond & Co and play a key role in delivering high-quality, compliance-led fire risk assessments across residential, mixed-use and commercial portfolios, including Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs).

This is a senior delivery role requiring independent technical judgement, strong report authorship and the confidence to lead complex residential assessments. You will work within a BAFE SP205-accredited environment, where quality, consistency and defensible recommendations are central to how we operate.

Working under the direction of the Director of Fire Safety, you will take ownership of your own portfolio while also supporting wider team performance through peer review, mentoring and technical input.

Application Deadline – 20/03/26

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ROLE EXPECTATIONS

This role requires strong technical capability, sound judgement and the ability to manage complex assessment work independently.

You will be expected to undertake and lead Type 1–4 fire risk assessments, produce clear and proportionate life safety recommendations, and communicate findings professionally to a range of clients including managing agents, housing associations and developers.

You will also contribute to quality assurance, supporting junior assessors through peer review and helping maintain compliance with BAFE SP205 audit requirements.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

You’ll be successful in this role if:

Your assessments are technically robust, proportionate and professionally written
Your recommendations are clear, defensible and aligned to current benchmarks
Clients trust your judgement and rely on your advice
You manage your workload, priorities and portfolio effectively
You raise standards across the team through mentoring and QA input

HOW YOU’LL SPEND MOST OF YOUR TIME

Most weeks, you’ll be:

Undertaking and leading Type 1–4 fire risk assessments across varied building types
Managing complex residential assessments independently, including HRB exposure
Producing clear, structured reports aligned to PAS 79-1 / BS 9992 methodology
Reviewing fire strategies where relevant to assessment findings
Presenting findings clearly to clients and stakeholders
Supporting quality assurance through peer review of junior assessor reports
Contributing to internal technical standards and BAFE SP205 audit compliance
Providing reasoned technical advice aligned to current benchmarks

WHO THIS ROLE IS FOR

This role suits someone who:

Has strong experience undertaking fire risk assessments across a range of building types
Can lead complex residential assessments independently
Produces clear, well-structured reports and defensible recommendations
Has strong working knowledge of UK fire safety legislation and current benchmarks
Is confident working with clients and explaining findings professionally
Can manage their own workload effectively and meet agreed deadlines

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Candidates must meet all of the following:

Level 4 Diploma in Fire Risk Assessment (Ofqual regulated)
5+ years’ experience delivering fire risk assessments, including complex residential work independently
MIFSM + CFRAR Tier 2 minimum

Working knowledge of:

PAS 79-1, BS 9992, PAS 9980 and BS 8674:2025
Fire (Scotland) Act 2005, RRFSO 2005 and Fire Safety Act 2021

Desirable: NAFRAR Tier 3 | BAFE SP205 Validator | IFE membership (or working towards) | FRAEW | Single Building Assessments (Scotland)

EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS

Strong residential portfolio experience, including complex blocks
HRB exposure and compliance-led delivery
External wall / façade risk experience (including FRAEW exposure)
Excellent technical report writing and client-facing communication
Strong organisation and time management skills