Fire Risk Assessor

Company Overview

SGS stands as the preeminent global authority in testing, inspection, and certification, renowned for upholding standards of sustainability, quality, and integrity. Its network encompasses over 100,000 professionals across 2,600 locations worldwide, collectively advancing safety and interconnectedness in numerous industries.

Role Summary

The Fire Risk Assessor will evaluate fire risks within diverse commercial, industrial, and public-sector settings, applying current legislative frameworks and best practices to identify hazards and deliver actionable advice ensuring client fire safety compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform fire risk assessments aligned with contemporary laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Detect potential fire safety threats, delivering clear recommendations and promptly escalating critical risks.
• Generate, scrutinize, and verify comprehensive fire risk assessment documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possess Level 3 certification in Fire Risk Assessment.
• Registration with a recognized professional body such as IFE, IFSM, or FRACS is mandatory.
• Hold a valid UK driving license suitable for required travel.
• Demonstrate at least five years of practical experience in fire risk assessment roles.
• Possession of NEBOSH Fire Safety Certification is preferred but not required.

Additional Benefits and Information

• The position offers a salary starting at 42,000 annually depending on experience, alongside a company vehicle.
• Employment is permanent, Monday through Friday, averaging 40 working hours per week.
• Employee perks include discretionary performance bonuses, immediate private medical coverage, a competitive pension plan with life insurance, increasing annual leave with service plus public holidays, a birthday leave day, health and wellbeing initiatives, and discounted gym memberships.
• SGS is committed to equal opportunity hiring without discrimination on any protected status.