Senior Fire Safety Consultant

Bureau Veritas

  • Southampton
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Role: Senior Fire Safety Consultant (High-Risk Buildings)Location:Primarily field-based, with frequent travel across the South Coast of England and Wales, plus occasional projects in London.Are you an experienced fire safety professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role? Join our team as a Senior Fire Safety Consultant and make a lasting impact on the safety of high-risk, occupied residential buildings across the UK.About the Role:
As a Senior Fire Safety Consultant, you will work in a field-based role from home. Given the geographical nature of the work, expect to spend at least two weeks per month away from home. Your primary responsibility will be conducting fire safety assessments on 11m+ occupied residential properties under the Developer Remediation Contract. This includes:
  • Identifying and remediating defects.
  • Reviewing existing documents.
  • Recommending and performing surveys (Types 1, 2, 3, and 4).
  • Creating initial reports and conducting routine inspections during third-party remedial works.
  • Producing final reports to confirm the completion of remedial work.
About You:
We're looking for someone with extensive experience in Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) and Fire Safety Assessments (FSAs), including fire door inspections and compartmentation surveys. We're also looking for:
  • Expertise in fire safety building regulations, British Standards, ACOPS, and industry guidance, including legacy documents (
1990). * Strong IT skills, technical abilities, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Ability to read floor plans and determine required fire resistance per ADB.
  • Excellent prioritisation, communication, and report-writing skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team environment.
Desirable Qualifications:
  • NVQ Level 3 certificates/diplomas in Fire Risk Assessment.
  • Membership in organisations like IFSM, IFE, or IFPO.
  • Accreditation by UKAS organisations and presence on fire risk assessors' registers (e.g., IFSM NAFRAR Tier-3).
  • Two self-authored recent (
12 months) reports on complex premises fire safety assessments. * Demonstrable CPD records for the past two years.Why Join Us?
This role offers the chance to contribute to meaningful national projects while honing your fire safety expertise and growing your career. You'll become part of a supportive team dedicated to high safety standards and professional excellence.In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy an excellent benefits package including:
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Professional membership subscription
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Up to 2 paid volunteering days per year
  • Flexible benefits such as electric car scheme, cycle to work, and more
Ready to take on this exciting challenge? Apply today and be part of a brighter, safer future.

Bureau Veritas