Fire Safety Adviser - Hybrid, Birmingham

Fire Safety Advisor required to joing a 20 year established health, safety and fire consultancy business within the Fire Safety Services team.

Applications are welcome fromexperienced Fire Safety Advisers, Fire Risk Assessors, or Fire Consultants looking to join a professional consultancy that values expertise, client service, and continuous improvement.

The company offer ongoing professional development and support with CPD and a supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression.

Reporting directly to the Director you will play a key role in delivering high-quality fire safety consultancy services across residential, commercial, industrialand high-risk buildings.

This is an excellent opportunity toenjoya varied workload, client interactionand the opportunity to influence fire safety standards across varied projects.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct fire risk assessments across a variety of premises, using both intrusive and non-intrusive inspection methods.

Assess fire hazards and existing fire safety measures, including fire alarms, suppression systems, fire doors, extinguishers, compartmentation, and means of escape.

Identify areas of non-compliance and provide practical, risk-based recommendations for remedial action.

Review new and existing building designs to ensure compliance with relevant fire safety legislation and guidance.

Assess fire compartmentation, smoke control measures, evacuation strategies, and external wall systems.

Prepare clear, professional reports outlining findings, risks, and recommendations.

Support clients with fire safety training, fire drills, and emergency planning.

Liaise with Fire & Rescue Services, Building Control, local authorities, contractors, and design teams.

Monitor fire safety remedial works and provide technical guidance.

Maintain accurate site records and evidence as part of professional due diligence.

Keep up to date with evolving legislation, standards, and industry best practice.

Essential

A Diploma, level 4 or 5fire safety, engineering or fire prevention Diploma in Fire Prevention or equivalent appropriate qualification.

• Experience delivering fire consultancy, auditing, or fire risk assessment services.

• Strong working knowledge of UK fire safety legislation, standards, and guidance including (but not all).

  • Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005

  • Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022

  • Approved Document B

  • PAS 79

  • PAS 9980

  • BS 9999, BS 9991, BS 5839 and associated standards

  • Fire Safety in Purpose-Built Blocks of Flats

  • LACORS Guidance

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong report-writing and client-facing skills.

• Good IT literacy and ability to use digital reporting systems.

• Demonstrable commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Willingness to travel primarily throughout the local region.

Desirable

Membership of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE).

Experience delivering Fire Safety Strategies and FRAEWs.

Knowledge of cladding systems, external wall assessments, and remediation projects.

What they offer

Competitive salary based on experience plus strong benefits.

Hybrid working

Varied and technically challenging workload.

Ongoing professional development and support with CPD.

Opportunity to work with a respected and growing consultancy.

Supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression.

Flexible working arrangements where appropriate.