Fire Safety Consultant

Your New Company
You'll be joining one of the UK's leading health and safety consultancy providers, renowned for delivering high-quality risk management services to a diverse client base. Witha strong reputation for technical expertise and a commitment to continuous improvement, the organisation supports its people through a collaborative and inclusive culture while driving innovation across health and safety services nationwide.

Your New Role
As a Fire Safety Technical Specialist, you will take a lead role in providing technical support and guidance across fire safety management, including fire and explosion risk. Acting as the key escalation point for complex fire-related queries, you will support and enhance the capability of a national consultancy team.
You will influence and develop fire safety standards, frameworks, and competency requirements, ensuring best practice is embedded across the business. The role will involve working closely with internal stakeholders, including consultancy and sales teams, to deliver strategic objectives and promote fire safety services.
Key responsibilities include:

Providing expert technical advice and mentoring to consultants
Conducting cross-regional audits and supporting competency frameworks
Undertaking site visits and engaging with industry professionals
Contributing to the development of technical guidance and publications
Supporting accreditation activities (e.g. UKAS/BAFE readiness)
Delivering fire safety-related projects across the businessThis is a remote role with UK-wide travel required.

What You'll Need to Succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have a strong background in fire safety management and consultancy, with the ability to apply technical knowledge in a practical and engaging way.
You will also have:

Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. MIFireE and/or MIFSM; IOSH membership desirable)
A recognised fire safety qualification (Level 4 Diploma or equivalent minimum)
Up-to-date knowledge of fire safety legislation and industry standards
Proven experience conducting complex fire risk assessments across a range of sectors
Desirable: experience with explosive atmospheres risk assessments
Experience working within consultancy environments, ideally aligned to UKAS standards
Strong project management capabilities
Excellent communication, mentoring, and stakeholder engagement skills
Effective time management and presentation skillsA full UK driving licence is essential due to national travel requirements.

What You'll Get in Return
In return, you'll join a forward-thinking organisation that values its people and offers a highly competitive rewards package, including:

Salary circa £60,000 - £70,000
Company car or car allowance
Annual bonus scheme
Contributory pension scheme (up to 20%)
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with flexible holiday options
Health and wellbeing support, including cashback plans
Access to flexible benefits such as private medical and dental insurance
Gym contribution and retail discounts
Life assurance cover
Volunteering opportunities
A supportive, inclusive culture with strong focus on career development
What you need to do now
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