Role: Fire Risk Assessor Contract role Location: Remote, UK coverage We are currently looking for an Independent Fire Risk Assessor to become part of our external assessment team.
Playing a pivotal role, our external Technical Assessors are a crucial part of the UKAS assessment process, providing UKAS with the essential expertise required to deliver robust assessments in Fire and Building services engineering.
Suitable applicants would have experience in Fire Risk Assessments and will have the following background: Experience needed: Extensive practical and technically focused knowledge of Fire Risk Assessments.
Knowledge and understanding of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, especially the requirements of Article 9 relating to fire risk assessments, and the way these requirements should be interpreted.
Ideally similar knowledge of the Fire Scotland Act 2005, particularly Sections 53 and 54, in conjunction with the Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006.
Understanding of the equivalent of the Scottish legislation to that in Northern Ireland Knowledge of fire safety systems building services and plant control rooms Behavior of fires in buildings, smoke management systems Behavior of people in fire situations, means of escapes.
Key Skills: Best fire safety practices— Awareness .
Fire hazards/fire risks---- Knowledge and contextual understanding.
Fire prevention/protection measures – General understanding.
Fire safety management – U nderstanding of importance and general knowledge of recognized good practices.
Escape principles and strategies.
Management of fire safety including fire safety management planning.
Active and passive fire protection systems BS 9999 risk profiles of buildings Marine Equipment – Fire resistant materials/products would be very desirable Full training will be provided for to become an Assessor in Report Writing to UKAS requirements offering ISO/IEC 17024:2012 standard awareness and UKAS systems training.
Becoming a technical assessor for UKAS provides a unique and rewarding opportunity for industry professionals to expand their skills and enhance your career alongside your current role.
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