Senior Fire Safety Consultant

Job Title: Senior Fire Risk Assessor 

Location: Flexible (Regular travel throughout the UK Required)

Salary: Competitive + enhanced maternity/ paternity and sick pay+ further fantastic benefits package

Type: Permanent

About the Role

As a Senior Fire Risk Assessor within Bureau Veritas’ International Risk & Safety Team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality fire risk assessments and consultancy services across a diverse portfolio of clients and premises, including complex and sleeping risk environments. You will be a trusted advisor, supporting both clients and colleagues with your technical expertise and collaborative approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) in a variety of premises, including high-risk and sleeping accommodation.
• Undertake compartmentation and fire door surveys, providing clear, actionable reports.
• Interpret and apply relevant legislation and guidance, including:
• Approved Document B
• Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
• BS 9999 and BS 9991
• Provide expert advice to clients and internal teams on fire safety strategies and compliance.
• Support junior consultants through mentoring and technical guidance.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
• Travel regionally and nationally as required.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstratable experience in fire risk assessments, including complex and sleeping risk premises.
• Level 3 Diploma in Fire Safety (or equivalent).
• Accreditation with at least one of the following: IFE, IFSM, FRACS, IFPO.
• Strong understanding of UK fire safety legislation and standards.
• Experience with compartmentation and fire door inspections.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Desirable

• Health and safety qualifications.
• Membership with IOSH or IIRSM.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Empathetic mindset – Understand and respond to client and team needs.
• Pioneering mindset – Seek innovation and continuous improvement.
• Networking mindset – Engage actively with stakeholders and the wider BV network.
• Resilience – Adapt and bounce back when challenges arise.
• Candid communicator – Comfortable with honest, constructive dialogue.
• Analytical thinker – Strong data analysis and report writing capabilities.
• Project management – Prioritise and schedule effectively to meet objectives.

What’s in it for you: 

We aim to cultivate a supportive learning environment so team members can enjoy development and progression alongside an interesting, technically challenging career.

We offer both core and flexible benefits, a competitive salary and industry leading training and development to support you throughout your career.

Core benefits include: 

•  Private medical
•  Life assurance
• Professional membership subscription
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme and up to
• Paid volunteering

Flexible benefits include:

• Cycle to Work
• Tech scheme
• Travel insurance
• Dental insurance
• Gym and retail discounts
• Option to buy and sell holiday
• Give As You Earn scheme

Why Bureau Veritas?

You will be Joining a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification, where your expertise will contribute to a safer world. We offer a collaborative, inclusive culture where innovation and professional growth are encouraged.